Kiper Mock 2.0 2/21/18

[Denim Chicken]

If it fell like this I might be tempted to move up for James

 

[cowboyec]

In this scenario....Isaiah Wynn.
I like Evans but not with Isaiah Wynn still on the board.

No Maurice Hurst in Rd 1....wow.

 

[KingintheNorth]

He's been caught doing that?

Prove it.

There was an audio recording a few years back. It was all over the news when it happened.He's been linked to Gary Wichard and other agents and some players (Lawrence Jackson) have gone public as well.

I'll try to find a link. I know he's your hero, and he's the reason why most of us are so passionate about the draft, but don't overlook his flaws because of it.

 

[Risen Star]

Rashaan Evans is currently 12th overall at Scouts Inc. and 17th on Kiper's Big Board.

 

[cnuball21]

Meh, not at 19. In a trad drown scenario maybe.

Much rather have Jewell a round or so later.

 

[Alexander]

Rashaan Evans is currently 12th overall at Scouts Inc. and 17th on Kiper's Big Board.

Okay. Brugler has Evans at 49 and NFL Draft Scout has him at 46.

 

[Risen Star]

Okay. Brugler has Evans at 49 and NFL Draft Scout has him at 46.

And Jeremiah last month had him at 27.

 

[Aven8]

3 WR's going in the first, including my pet cat James Washington to Carolina. Cam's arm deep to Washington?!? Are you kidding me!

WR's are going to go fast folks. But we like Twill and company.........

 

[Risen Star]

3 WR's going in the first, including my pet cat James Washington to Carolina. Cam's arm deep to Washington?!? Are you kidding me!

WR's are going to go fast folks. But we like Twill and company.........

We like where we are. My son and I are doing such a good job with the roster.

 

[speedkilz88]

Kiper has been both caught and continually accused of pushing players of his agent friends.

And getting paid.

 

[Alexander]

And Jeremiah last month had him at 27.

Which basically says opinion is all over the board on him. How that equals BPA at 19 is beyond me. I don't dislike Evans, but I don't think he is the best value there. That's personal opinion.

 

[DiResta]

i think Vander Esch will be the better player

also

ibeevansmeasures6'1"

i would rather take a guard, dt or edge rusher at 19 and move up in the 2nd for Vander Esch if it meant taking Evans at 19

 

[Risen Star]

And getting paid.

Hey look, more Joe Fan nonsense.

Waiting for the proof.

 

[Teague31]

Ugh. Trade down or Wynn. Not taking a LB that high

 

[Aven8]

We like where we are. My son and I are doing such a good job with the roster.

Morons. They always look at it as they filled a hole, and once that hole is filled it's time to move on to the other holes. Instead of just trying to get better at a position. Like signing Twill for instance, "we don't see a need there" yet 50 WR's can probably play better and actually catch the football better than him. I realize that's salary cap football, but I am positive they see that way. Maddening

 

[Risen Star]

RASHAAN EVANS
ALABAMA SEC

GRADE
6.22

• 6'3" HEIGHT
• 234 LBS.WEIGHT

OVERVIEW
Some in Evans' hometown of Auburn, Alabama, did not appreciate his signing with the Tide as a top high school recruit. Those with priorities in the wrong place threatened his family's business and made their lives difficult. Now he's looking to become a star in 2017; in fact, in February Evans tweeted that he would win the Butkus Award as the nation's top linebacker. After sitting behind future pros like Reuben Foster for three years, he was ready to meet that promise. Evans was a second-team All-SEC pick in 2017, starting 12 games, tying for the team lead with 74 tackles, leading the team with 13 tackles for loss, making six sacks, and breaking up three passes. In the team's two playoff games in 2016 (his only starts of the year), Evans made 18 tackles from an inside linebacker position. He had 53 total for the year, including four sacks, six quarterback hurries, and a forced fumble in 14 games. Evans had to bide his time like many highly-recruited players coming to play for Nick Saban. The Parade All-American and five-star prospect actually played significantly as a true freshman on special teams in 13 games (15 tackles, two for loss, sack; team-leading 12 special teams tackles). Evans again mostly played as a special teamer and reserve outside linebacker in 2015, though his two sacks against Clemson in the national championship victory that season put him on scouts' radars.


ANALYSIS

STRENGTHS
Build like new breed of NFL linebackers. Possesses good length and great speed. Premium athlete with plus agility, range and explosiveness. Quick to diagnose. Works around the trash when scraping. Able to pace to the perimeter with the jet sweepers and scat-backs. Patient against misdirection and isn't easily baited out of position. Deftly side-steps blocks without giving his gap responsibility. Has athletic ability to dance from gap to gap and look up shifty running backs. Learned from tough guys ahead of him and adapted their demeanor. Explosive, wrap-up striker who sees what he hits. Plays with pain. Sub-package rusher with upfield burst to threaten the edge. Can unleash impressive spin counter in either direction. Burst as delayed blitzer from inside linebacker spot is too much for most linemen to catch.

WEAKNESSES
Just a beat behind in diagnosing. Lacks instincts of players who have extended history at the position. Can improve leverage in his pursuit. Fast flow ahead of blockers can allow for cutbacks. Can get wired to climbing blockers. Needs to improve his punch-and-separate when taking on blockers. Benefitted from playing behind monsters along the defensive line. Will wait rather than trigger when downhill shots are available. Will need to trust his athletic ability to squeeze routes tighter. Nagging groin injury plagued him last season. Scouts have some concerns about durability.

DRAFT PROJECTION
Round 1

SOURCES TELL US
"He made a lot of progress as an inside backer from last year to this. He was more instinctive and a lot more natural." -- AFC area scout

NFL COMPARISON
Lawrence Timmons

BOTTOM LINE
Ascending linebacker talent who has the speed to fly around from sideline to sideline and played with an improved feel for the position in 2017. Despite limited playing time over his first few seasons, Evans adapted a "work while you wait" mindset that prepared him for impressive performances in three consecutive national championship games. Evans is an ideal inside linebacker fit for a blitz-happy 3-4 unit, but he could easily fit as a 4-3 WILL with rush potential on sub-packages. Evans is an early starter with high-end potential if he can stay healthy.

-Lance Zierlein

 

[Risen Star]

Morons. They always look at it as they filled a hole, and once that hole is filled it's time to move on to the other holes. Instead of just trying to get better at a position. Like signing Twill for instance, "we don't see a need there" yet 50 WR's can probably play better and actually catch the football better than him. I realize that's salary cap football, but I am positive they see that way. Maddening

Because they don't know talent, bro.

 

[Alexander]

Hey look, more Joe Fan nonsense.

Waiting for the proof.

I guess you are waiting for an arrest record or something.

But there have been allegations for years that Kiper inflated the draft ratings of certain prospects of particular agents, especially Gary Wichard.

And I wonder why Lawrence Jackson would have a reason to lie:

 

[Aven8]

People forget that one of our big holes in TC was LB. When you're having to sign Durant during TC and then counting on him during the season you've got major problems!

We still don't know what Jaylon can do, and then Lee's body. Then we lose Hitch.....

I've said all offseason LB and speed on offense is our biggest needs.

 

[Risen Star]

I guess you are waiting for an arrest record or something.

But there have been allegations for years that Kiper inflated the draft ratings of certain prospects of particular agents, especially Gary Wichard.

And I wonder why Lawrence Jackson would have a reason to lie:

Exactly. Nonsense allegations from morons. And fellow morons believe it.