Quay Walker

[BobSacamano]

Would like him at 24…change my mind.

 

[Gaede]

I prefer him to Lloyd, that's for sure.

 

[Avery]

At #24? A bit of a stretch as I have him as a second round guy, but I do like him.

Ton of LB value in the second between him, Muma, Harris, Andersen, Chenal, Smith. Any of those guys would be great additions hence why I wouldn't chase a LB at #24 (Dean or Lloyd).

Second round is a prime spot to grab an immediate starter IMO.

 

[WillieBeamen]

I prefer him to Lloyd, that's for sure.

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[Gaede]

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I keep saying it again and again, but I saw a cut up of plays where Lloyd is going the wrong way, getting blown up, missing tackles etc. Have seen others where it looks like he's jogging. He makes his fair share of plays, no doubt, but I don't see the reliable, instinctive defensive leader he's touted as.

 

[Corso]

I keep saying it again and again, but I saw a cut up of plays where Lloyd is going the wrong way, getting blown up, missing tackles etc. Have seen others where it looks like he's jogging. He makes his fair share of plays, no doubt, but I don't see the reliable, instinctive defensive leader he's touted as.

I'm sorry to say I saw a lot of NFL Jaylon in him myself.

 

[beware_d-ware]

Spending a 1st rounder on a devalued position is always a little eyebrow raising, and I don't think Walker's the kind of top talent you'd need to justify it.

 

[locked&loaded]

From mcginn article:


3. QUAY WALKER, Georgia (6-3 ½, 242, 4.52, 1-2): Played four years on the inside but wasn’t a starter until 2021 when he averaged just 40.7 snaps. “Rotational kind of guy,” one scout said. “Is he a great player? I wouldn’t go that far. If he was there in the second I’d say go ahead and do it. You’re not going to miss on the athlete or the height-weight-speed numbers. If you miss, it would be his instincts. He’s not reactive as an off-the-line player. But once he sees it he can absolutely fly.” Ran fast but his vertical jump (32 inches) and broad jump (10-2) were the poorest of the top 12 linebackers. “I think his instincts suck but the guy can run,” a second scout said. “In the 20’s, guys are going to take a shot on him. Not a green dot. Good kid.” Finished with 139 tackles (11 for loss), five sacks and no forced fumbles. “Physical taking on blocks,” said a third scout. “Needs to have a better blitz plan. Just kind of runs straight-ahead. Reacted better to routes in front of him in zone. Wasn’t sure how instinctive he is or what he’s seeing at times. Flashes a quick trigger but will take false steps or pause to read at times. Played on special teams but didn’t jump off the film. I don’t know if you’d want him as your Mike. He’s the third (best) of the three from Georgia.” Wonderlic of 9. “It’s hard to find those ones that are that big still and can run like that,” a fourth scout said. “He’ll strike you. He’ll be a Mike. He’ll be able to match guys athletically in coverage. Maybe not Year 1 (running the show) but you can get him caught up to speed where he can be functional. I don’t hear anything that says he can’t.” From Cordele, Ga. “I didn’t see much there,” said a fifth scout. “All those other (Georgia) guys go 100 miles an hour and he looks like he’s going about 60. Not a great athlete, not very physical, not very productive. He’s very similar to Lorenzo Carter who came out of there a few years ago. Something’s missing with him.”

 

[beware_d-ware]

^Poor instincts and a Wonderlic of 8... jeez. That sounds like a Mo Claiborne in the making.

 

[CowboyRoy]

At #24? A bit of a stretch as I have him as a second round guy, but I do like him.

Ton of LB value in the second between him, Muma, Harris, Andersen, Chenal, Smith. Any of those guys would be great additions hence why I wouldn't chase a LB at #24 (Dean or Lloyd).

Second round is a prime spot to grab an immediate starter IMO.

I am hearing a lot of that. With the 2nd being a deep round, it would make a lot of sense for the Cowboys to trade back into later in the first and picking up another 2nd rounder for their troubles?

 

[visionary]

No LB in rd 1-3 please

Too much value at OL, DT, DE

 

[Corso]

^Poor instincts and a Wonderlic of 8... jeez. That sounds like a Mo Claiborne in the making.

Yikes. No bueno.

 

[tyke1doe]

I am hearing a lot of that. With the 2nd being a deep round, it would make a lot of sense for the Cowboys to trade back into later in the first and picking up another 2nd rounder for their troubles?

That's what I'm thinking too. Someone is going to want to get back up to either get a prized WR or one of the quarterbacks for the five-year contract. I hope we can swing a trade to move down and pick up some extra picks.

 

[CowboyRoy]

That's what I'm thinking too. Someone is going to want to get back up to either get a prized WR or one of the quarterbacks for the five-year contract. I hope we can swing a trade to move down and pick up some extra picks.

Getting an extra late 3rd round pick doesnt really interest me. But getting a late 2nd would be nice moving from 24th to 30th or similar. Maybe we give them one of our 5ths if we have to.

 

[KingintheNorth]

Hard pass.

 

[BAT]

Would like him at 24…change my mind.

He might even be the 1st LB taken.

Just not very instinctive.

Tindall has most upside of all the Georgia LBs imo.