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With the draft being only a week out I thought I'd compile my ideal plan, as well as some contingency plans, for the early rounds of the draft. This is a plan, as well as a projection of how I think the draft will unfold. There are obviously guys that I would take if they fell to 27, such as Malcom Brown, Kevin Johnson and many of the top prospects. However, I do not envision these players lasting tell late round 1. Now there are a few situations I would like to explore, such as trading down, but let’s first look at staying put.
Here are some guys I would like to target at the 27th overall pick and in no particular order, yet.
Eli Harold DE, Virginia: 6' 3 1/8" 247 lbs. 33" arms
40: 4.6 10 yd split: 1.61 Short shuttle: 4.16 3 cone: 7.07 Vertical: 35"
HIs first year as a starter he recorded 15 TFL and 8.5 scks. His junior season he had 14.5 TFL and 7 scks and earned 2nd team All-ACC. He is coming out as a junior and 21 years of age. He shows great quickness and explosion out of his stance and the ability to get up field in a hurry. He flashes the ability to bend the edge and is good with his hands. He is very active and often finds his way to the ball. He flashes the ability to convert speed to power, but he needs to do this on a more consistent basis. I feel as though he needs to add 10-15 lbs to his frame and this will help him be a more consistently powerful player. Some may consider 27 too rich for Harold, but I do not. He is one of the last players on the board to have the potential to be an elite WDE.
Marcus Peters CB, Washington: 5’ 11 5/8” 197 lbs 31 1/2” arms
40: 4.53 10 yd split: 1.60 Short Shuttle: 4.08 3 – cone: 7.08 Vertical: 37 ½”
In 2013, the last time he played nearly a full season, he totaled 55 tckls, 3.5 for loss, 14 passes defended and 5 INTs. He is a 22 years of age. He has an ideal body type for the CB position, good height and arm length. He plays very well in space with fluid hips. My favorite thing about him is how he goes when he sees the play. As soon as he recognizes, he is gone. He is a physical player and willing tackler, which is very important in our Tampa 2 leaning scheme. He does need to become a little stronger as a tackler. He will be there for the tackle but not have the strength to finish the play at times. He also has a knack for blitzing off the edge. He is exceptional when he is able to get his hands on the WR and hand fight, even in contact he remains a fluid athlete. He needs to continue to develop his technique, but really what corner coming out doesn’t. There are big questions about his dismissal and general attitude towards his prior coaching staffs. While this is a concern it does not represent off the field antics that would remove him from my board. At 27 this is a no brainer pick IMO.
Arik Armstead DE/DT, Oregon: 6’ 7 1/8” 292 lbs 33” arms
40: 5.10 10 yd split: 1.75 Short Shuttle: 4.53 3-cone: 7.57 Vertical: 34”
Now this kid is the wild card IMO. He has all the tools that could make him a terror on the defensive line. I know that many will say he is a five tech or a SDE, however I think he will make one heck of a defensive tackle after some work with Rod. He is far from a developed prospect, but he is worth strong consideration at this pick depending on who is left on the board.
Now I would like to explore the option of a small trade back, no farther than the giants at 40. In this scenario we would likely net a second and third giving us a total of 4 picks on day 2. I’m not going to explore specific trade partners, but I like the Oakland possibility floated on the Draft Show. The following players are some guys that I would target early in the second round.
Tevin Coleman RB, Indiana: 5’ 11 3/8” 206 lbs
40: 4.39
This is by far my favorite running back in this class. He fits what our offense needs perfectly IMO. He has decent size and has a physical running style when need be. He falls forward and demonstrates good balance when running in between the tackles. He hits his top speed quickly and has home run speed to take it to the house. He led the nation last season with eight 60+ yard TD runs. He is a willing blocker and has good hands to catch out of the back field. He also played nearly the whole 2014 with a toe injury that required off-season surgery, which kept him limited at the combine. While I have him in the trade back scenario I would not be afraid to go ahead and bang this pick at 27. I really believe he is going to be a very good NFL back and is an ideal fit for us with his one cut running ability. Snap, Cut, Go, TD.
Maxx Williams TE, Minnesota: 6’ 3 7/8” 249 lbs 33 ½ arms
40: 4.78 10 yd split: 1.77 Short Shuttle: 4.37 3-cone: 7.30 vertical: 34 ½”
I’m sure the board would be in total meltdown and Jerry would need to stay away from the Texas school book depository, but this kid has it all. He tracks the ball like a talented WR and has a large catching radius with elite hands. He catches the ball away from him and has the athleticism to make spectacular catches. He has a nasty demeanor to win at the POA when blocking. LBers and safeties are rarely able to avoid him before he puts them on skates. He needs to improve his route running and some nuances of the position. He reminds me a lot of a smaller Wit with more agility. I think we are very close to the end of the Witten era and I can’t think of a better player to take over the reins.
Denzel Perryman LB, Miami: 5’ 10 ¾” 236 lbs 31 7/8” arms
40: 4.78 10 yd split: 1.67 Vertical: 32”
Denzel plays like a mad man who delivers a blow when he gets there. He is a hitter that takes on blocks exceptionally well despite his size. He rarely misses tackles, which is reflected by his 108, 110 tackle seasons in his junior and senior year respectively. He is another player that doesn’t hesitate and goes as soon as he sees it. He is an aggressive blitzer. He does have concerns when asked to drop into coverage. He isn’t as big as you would like at the position, but this kid is a great football player. He has exceptional production with a knack to cause fumbles. Down-hill player. The LBer corp is getting very crowded, but I think he would be a welcome addition when taking into consideration the injury concerns that exist at the position. With Lee and Ragonk likely to miss time at points during this season he would likely play considerable minutes.
Preston Smith DE, Mississippi: 6’ 4 7/8” 271 lbs 34” arms
40: 4.74 10 yd split: 1.60 Short Shuttle: 4.28 3-cone: 7.07
Smith really looks the part with ideal height, size, and arm length. He anchors well and plays with good power. With a large wing span he is a difficult player to run around. He needs to develop more pass rush moves. He had a ton of success rushing from inside. He isn’t as fluid an athlete as elite pass rushers are nor does he possess that quick twitch ability. I envision him being a top 10 SDE that can be a matchup problem rushing from inside in passing situations.
I would like to target the above mentioned players with our first pick, whether we stay put or trade down. The following players are guys that I would like to consider on day 2. Hopefully we can get a couple of them.
Duke Johnson RB, Miami: 5’ 9 1/8” 207 lbs
40: 4.48 10 yd split: 1.60 Vertical: 33 ½”
Duke is going to be the steal of the draft as far as RB’s are concerned. He will break would be tacklers ankles and revs up to full speed right away. He runs hard and falls forward. He has good lower body strength making him a tough back to bring down and tackle. You won’t stop this kid with arm tackles. He has good balance and often bounces off tacklers. He is very elusive and creative in the open field. He exhibits the ability to be a one cut and go runner. He has good hands and can be a threat out of the backfield. He doesn’t have the ideal build for the position, but is still a compact player. Despite his smaller stature he is the all-time leading rusher for Miami, which shows how he can stay healthy. If we don’t land one of the top RB’s he would be a great pick for us IMO.
Nelson Agholor WR, USC: 6’ 1/8” 198 lbs 32 ¼” arms
40: 4.42 10 yd split: 1.59 Vertical: 36 ½”
He as great burst and is a very sudden player. His suddenness makes him very difficult to cover because of how explosive he is out of breaks. He has good hands and body control to make difficult catches. He would come in and be an immediate impact player on ST’s. He has good vision and finds running lanes often. Would be a great player to land in the third IMO.
Tyler Lockett: 5’ 9 7/8” 182 lbs 30” arms
40: 4.40 10 yd split: 1.55 Short Shuttle: 4.07 3-cone: 6.89
Many people have a 4th round grade on this kid, but I don’t see him lasting tell we pick late in the fourth. IMO if he was a bigger prospect he would be right there with Cooper. He runs excellent routes and creates separation. He is sudden with great stop start ability that is showcased when he returns punts and kicks. He would come in an contribute on ST’s. He has limited catching radius due to his arm length. He can line up inside or out and be a utility guy for us at the WR spot. Most importantly is his ability to get behind the secondary, which is something we need to address.
David Cobb: 5’ 10 7/8” 229lbs
40: 4.81 10 yd split: 1.64 Vertical 38 ½”
He is one of the more subtle runners in this class. He has the best vision of all the backs IMO. One of those backs that is smooth which deceives you into thinking he is slower than he is. He is good after contact, keeps his feet moving. He runs through arm tackles as if they weren’t there. He isn’t an overly explosive player and not a home run hitter. Don’t forget he rushed for 145 on Ohio State with 5.4 yd avg and 3 TDs. They couldn’t stop him.
Xavier Cooper DT, 6’ 2 7/8” 293 lbs 31 ½” arms
40: 4.86 10 yd split: 1.67 Short Shuttle: 4.37 3-cone: 7.23
He is an above average athlete for the position. He has good quickness which helps him penetrate and get in the backfield. He is heavy handed and decent at POA. The main concern with Xavier is his arm length IMO. He fits very nicely into Rod’s scheme because he is a high motor, up the field player. He is my pet cat and favorite player in this draft. I’d love to land him in the 3rd, but I’m almost certain he won’t fall to us late in the third.
Here are some guys I would like to target at the 27th overall pick and in no particular order, yet.
Eli Harold DE, Virginia: 6' 3 1/8" 247 lbs. 33" arms
40: 4.6 10 yd split: 1.61 Short shuttle: 4.16 3 cone: 7.07 Vertical: 35"
HIs first year as a starter he recorded 15 TFL and 8.5 scks. His junior season he had 14.5 TFL and 7 scks and earned 2nd team All-ACC. He is coming out as a junior and 21 years of age. He shows great quickness and explosion out of his stance and the ability to get up field in a hurry. He flashes the ability to bend the edge and is good with his hands. He is very active and often finds his way to the ball. He flashes the ability to convert speed to power, but he needs to do this on a more consistent basis. I feel as though he needs to add 10-15 lbs to his frame and this will help him be a more consistently powerful player. Some may consider 27 too rich for Harold, but I do not. He is one of the last players on the board to have the potential to be an elite WDE.
Marcus Peters CB, Washington: 5’ 11 5/8” 197 lbs 31 1/2” arms
40: 4.53 10 yd split: 1.60 Short Shuttle: 4.08 3 – cone: 7.08 Vertical: 37 ½”
In 2013, the last time he played nearly a full season, he totaled 55 tckls, 3.5 for loss, 14 passes defended and 5 INTs. He is a 22 years of age. He has an ideal body type for the CB position, good height and arm length. He plays very well in space with fluid hips. My favorite thing about him is how he goes when he sees the play. As soon as he recognizes, he is gone. He is a physical player and willing tackler, which is very important in our Tampa 2 leaning scheme. He does need to become a little stronger as a tackler. He will be there for the tackle but not have the strength to finish the play at times. He also has a knack for blitzing off the edge. He is exceptional when he is able to get his hands on the WR and hand fight, even in contact he remains a fluid athlete. He needs to continue to develop his technique, but really what corner coming out doesn’t. There are big questions about his dismissal and general attitude towards his prior coaching staffs. While this is a concern it does not represent off the field antics that would remove him from my board. At 27 this is a no brainer pick IMO.
Arik Armstead DE/DT, Oregon: 6’ 7 1/8” 292 lbs 33” arms
40: 5.10 10 yd split: 1.75 Short Shuttle: 4.53 3-cone: 7.57 Vertical: 34”
Now this kid is the wild card IMO. He has all the tools that could make him a terror on the defensive line. I know that many will say he is a five tech or a SDE, however I think he will make one heck of a defensive tackle after some work with Rod. He is far from a developed prospect, but he is worth strong consideration at this pick depending on who is left on the board.
Now I would like to explore the option of a small trade back, no farther than the giants at 40. In this scenario we would likely net a second and third giving us a total of 4 picks on day 2. I’m not going to explore specific trade partners, but I like the Oakland possibility floated on the Draft Show. The following players are some guys that I would target early in the second round.
Tevin Coleman RB, Indiana: 5’ 11 3/8” 206 lbs
40: 4.39
This is by far my favorite running back in this class. He fits what our offense needs perfectly IMO. He has decent size and has a physical running style when need be. He falls forward and demonstrates good balance when running in between the tackles. He hits his top speed quickly and has home run speed to take it to the house. He led the nation last season with eight 60+ yard TD runs. He is a willing blocker and has good hands to catch out of the back field. He also played nearly the whole 2014 with a toe injury that required off-season surgery, which kept him limited at the combine. While I have him in the trade back scenario I would not be afraid to go ahead and bang this pick at 27. I really believe he is going to be a very good NFL back and is an ideal fit for us with his one cut running ability. Snap, Cut, Go, TD.
Maxx Williams TE, Minnesota: 6’ 3 7/8” 249 lbs 33 ½ arms
40: 4.78 10 yd split: 1.77 Short Shuttle: 4.37 3-cone: 7.30 vertical: 34 ½”
I’m sure the board would be in total meltdown and Jerry would need to stay away from the Texas school book depository, but this kid has it all. He tracks the ball like a talented WR and has a large catching radius with elite hands. He catches the ball away from him and has the athleticism to make spectacular catches. He has a nasty demeanor to win at the POA when blocking. LBers and safeties are rarely able to avoid him before he puts them on skates. He needs to improve his route running and some nuances of the position. He reminds me a lot of a smaller Wit with more agility. I think we are very close to the end of the Witten era and I can’t think of a better player to take over the reins.
Denzel Perryman LB, Miami: 5’ 10 ¾” 236 lbs 31 7/8” arms
40: 4.78 10 yd split: 1.67 Vertical: 32”
Denzel plays like a mad man who delivers a blow when he gets there. He is a hitter that takes on blocks exceptionally well despite his size. He rarely misses tackles, which is reflected by his 108, 110 tackle seasons in his junior and senior year respectively. He is another player that doesn’t hesitate and goes as soon as he sees it. He is an aggressive blitzer. He does have concerns when asked to drop into coverage. He isn’t as big as you would like at the position, but this kid is a great football player. He has exceptional production with a knack to cause fumbles. Down-hill player. The LBer corp is getting very crowded, but I think he would be a welcome addition when taking into consideration the injury concerns that exist at the position. With Lee and Ragonk likely to miss time at points during this season he would likely play considerable minutes.
Preston Smith DE, Mississippi: 6’ 4 7/8” 271 lbs 34” arms
40: 4.74 10 yd split: 1.60 Short Shuttle: 4.28 3-cone: 7.07
Smith really looks the part with ideal height, size, and arm length. He anchors well and plays with good power. With a large wing span he is a difficult player to run around. He needs to develop more pass rush moves. He had a ton of success rushing from inside. He isn’t as fluid an athlete as elite pass rushers are nor does he possess that quick twitch ability. I envision him being a top 10 SDE that can be a matchup problem rushing from inside in passing situations.
I would like to target the above mentioned players with our first pick, whether we stay put or trade down. The following players are guys that I would like to consider on day 2. Hopefully we can get a couple of them.
Duke Johnson RB, Miami: 5’ 9 1/8” 207 lbs
40: 4.48 10 yd split: 1.60 Vertical: 33 ½”
Duke is going to be the steal of the draft as far as RB’s are concerned. He will break would be tacklers ankles and revs up to full speed right away. He runs hard and falls forward. He has good lower body strength making him a tough back to bring down and tackle. You won’t stop this kid with arm tackles. He has good balance and often bounces off tacklers. He is very elusive and creative in the open field. He exhibits the ability to be a one cut and go runner. He has good hands and can be a threat out of the backfield. He doesn’t have the ideal build for the position, but is still a compact player. Despite his smaller stature he is the all-time leading rusher for Miami, which shows how he can stay healthy. If we don’t land one of the top RB’s he would be a great pick for us IMO.
Nelson Agholor WR, USC: 6’ 1/8” 198 lbs 32 ¼” arms
40: 4.42 10 yd split: 1.59 Vertical: 36 ½”
He as great burst and is a very sudden player. His suddenness makes him very difficult to cover because of how explosive he is out of breaks. He has good hands and body control to make difficult catches. He would come in and be an immediate impact player on ST’s. He has good vision and finds running lanes often. Would be a great player to land in the third IMO.
Tyler Lockett: 5’ 9 7/8” 182 lbs 30” arms
40: 4.40 10 yd split: 1.55 Short Shuttle: 4.07 3-cone: 6.89
Many people have a 4th round grade on this kid, but I don’t see him lasting tell we pick late in the fourth. IMO if he was a bigger prospect he would be right there with Cooper. He runs excellent routes and creates separation. He is sudden with great stop start ability that is showcased when he returns punts and kicks. He would come in an contribute on ST’s. He has limited catching radius due to his arm length. He can line up inside or out and be a utility guy for us at the WR spot. Most importantly is his ability to get behind the secondary, which is something we need to address.
David Cobb: 5’ 10 7/8” 229lbs
40: 4.81 10 yd split: 1.64 Vertical 38 ½”
He is one of the more subtle runners in this class. He has the best vision of all the backs IMO. One of those backs that is smooth which deceives you into thinking he is slower than he is. He is good after contact, keeps his feet moving. He runs through arm tackles as if they weren’t there. He isn’t an overly explosive player and not a home run hitter. Don’t forget he rushed for 145 on Ohio State with 5.4 yd avg and 3 TDs. They couldn’t stop him.
Xavier Cooper DT, 6’ 2 7/8” 293 lbs 31 ½” arms
40: 4.86 10 yd split: 1.67 Short Shuttle: 4.37 3-cone: 7.23
He is an above average athlete for the position. He has good quickness which helps him penetrate and get in the backfield. He is heavy handed and decent at POA. The main concern with Xavier is his arm length IMO. He fits very nicely into Rod’s scheme because he is a high motor, up the field player. He is my pet cat and favorite player in this draft. I’d love to land him in the 3rd, but I’m almost certain he won’t fall to us late in the third.
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