Manwiththeplan
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At this point, I think we're done signing vets, so here is a stab at what we'll do at the end of the month. As usual, I use the nfl.com rankings
19.) Rashaan Evans, MLB, Alabama (23rd ranked)
I love his tape, but I don't love his workout numbers. Maybe it was some injury, what ever made him decide to not run the 40, but I am a bit worried. However, if it's just an injury, then he's exactly the type of LB we need. Could easily be Leighton Vander Esch as well.
50.) Nathan Shepard, DT, Fort Hays St (80th ranked)
Hopefully we don't take him at 50 and trade down to the end of the 2nd round, and pick up a 4th rounder. But Shepard has the size to be a legit 1 tech and athletically, compares to Maliek Collins. He isn't likely to get past Cincy at #77, so we'd have to take him prior to that.
81.) Kolton Miller, OT, UCLA (94th ranked)
Should be 3 good third round prospects here, either Kolton Miller, Braden Smith (98th ranked) or Austin Corbett (99th ranked). I think Miller has the most upside, so I'll go with him. Plus, that likely cements Collins going to LG and Fleming going to RT. Really like those two guards though. But I think the team really like Miller. I can easily see us taking Miller and *hoping* Shepard is there at 81. Maybe a slight trade up involving one of the 6ths if we target Shepard here.
116.) Malik Jefferson, OLB, Texas (134th ranked)
Due to the injury history of Lee and Smith, I really think we need 2 LBs. I don't think Jefferson will actually be here, but if so, he makes sense. Actually think we take the next two picks in the 4th round, but this fits the rankings better. Real aggressive LB, should thrive assuming Kris Richards brings some Seattle elements here.
137.) Nyheim Hines, RB, NC State (141st ranked)
I really think he has a lot of similarities with Xavier Woods, but I like Woods and the team seems to like both. He's bigger so maybe he can be the SS of the future, and Woods FS of the present.
193.) Brandon Parker, OT, NC A&T (218th ranked)
Huge guy, could develop into a starter or future swing tackle
208.) Justin Jones, DT, NC State (228th ranked)
19.) Rashaan Evans, MLB, Alabama (23rd ranked)
I love his tape, but I don't love his workout numbers. Maybe it was some injury, what ever made him decide to not run the 40, but I am a bit worried. However, if it's just an injury, then he's exactly the type of LB we need. Could easily be Leighton Vander Esch as well.
50.) Nathan Shepard, DT, Fort Hays St (80th ranked)
Hopefully we don't take him at 50 and trade down to the end of the 2nd round, and pick up a 4th rounder. But Shepard has the size to be a legit 1 tech and athletically, compares to Maliek Collins. He isn't likely to get past Cincy at #77, so we'd have to take him prior to that.
81.) Kolton Miller, OT, UCLA (94th ranked)
Should be 3 good third round prospects here, either Kolton Miller, Braden Smith (98th ranked) or Austin Corbett (99th ranked). I think Miller has the most upside, so I'll go with him. Plus, that likely cements Collins going to LG and Fleming going to RT. Really like those two guards though. But I think the team really like Miller. I can easily see us taking Miller and *hoping* Shepard is there at 81. Maybe a slight trade up involving one of the 6ths if we target Shepard here.
116.) Malik Jefferson, OLB, Texas (134th ranked)
Due to the injury history of Lee and Smith, I really think we need 2 LBs. I don't think Jefferson will actually be here, but if so, he makes sense. Actually think we take the next two picks in the 4th round, but this fits the rankings better. Real aggressive LB, should thrive assuming Kris Richards brings some Seattle elements here.
137.) Nyheim Hines, RB, NC State (141st ranked)
The front office likes him, I'm not sure if we will adequately utilize him, but *if* Zeke goes down, Rod Smith and Nyheim Hines could be a pretty good 1+2 punch for a few games. Could be a really good receiving option.
171.) Deshon Elliott, SS, Texas (178th ranked)I really think he has a lot of similarities with Xavier Woods, but I like Woods and the team seems to like both. He's bigger so maybe he can be the SS of the future, and Woods FS of the present.
192.) Darius Phillips, CB, Western Michigan
I really like him, not sure if he's on the team's radar, but we need more DBs that can create turnovers.193.) Brandon Parker, OT, NC A&T (218th ranked)
Huge guy, could develop into a starter or future swing tackle
208.) Justin Jones, DT, NC State (228th ranked)
Solid DT option for round 7.
