RE-Yetur Gross-Matos-Penn State

[Sydla]

Chaisson is a high risk, high reward guy. This guy strikes me as a low risk, low reward type. In other words, he doesn't have the bust factor of Chaisson but he also doesn't have the high ceiling Chaisson does.

 

[cowboyec]

fan of the player.
love his size.
also really good v the run.
i'd be good with him as our pick...not popular...but i gotta be honest.

 

[J-man]

I live in central PA and am a huge PSU fan, let me give you my perspective on him.

Not super quick, but he has some speed, plenty of power to go with a good motor and some nice moves. He has all the physical tools to be a good DE in the NFL.
They played him inside a lot last season, not sure if that was because of a lack of good DT's or more because he was better suited as a 3 tech who could be a run stuffer that can put pressure from the inside in their system?

To me, in the NFL he's obviously not a 3 tech and actually more of a LDE compared to a RDE.
He's a good overall defender, good against the run and can make some sacks, but he will probably never be a 15+ sack guy.

I like YGM and think he's a solid DE that has the body and tools to possibly surprise and become a very good pass rushing LDE. But, I think he would be a big gamble and possible bust if your looking for a stud pass rusher that can consistently get the qb on the ground.

I would be disappointed if they took him at 17. He'll most likely be a late 1, early 2 pick, that probably should be more of a mid-late 2 pick IMHO.

 

[DFWJC]

Another trade down guy very worth noting

Just off the top of my head and depending on how far the trade down goes (say 25-35 range)...a few names
Gross-Matos
Murray
Jefferson
Baun
Queen
Blacklock
Ruiz
Diggs?

 

[morasp]

Take your pick, he's tied with Baun as the third ranked edge rusher slotted right at 17 so they would be par value.

 

[cnuball21]

Chaisson is a high risk, high reward guy. This guy strikes me as a low risk, low reward type. In other words, he doesn't have the bust factor of Chaisson but he also doesn't have the high ceiling Chaisson does.

I think that's a pretty good way to look at it.

I have Baun as my 2nd best natural edge rusher...and then after them I don't see a ton of difference in Chaisson, Okwara and Gross Matos. I think Chaisson and Okwara give you a bit more upside with their burst and bend, but Gross Matos gives you and NFL ready frame with elite length and back to back quality years of production.

I'm a big fan of Okwara and really hope we give him a look.

 

[Gaede]

I think that's a pretty good way to look at it.

I have Baun as my 2nd best natural edge rusher...and then after them I don't see a ton of difference in Chaisson, Okwara and Gross Matos. I think Chaisson and Okwara give you a bit more upside with their burst and bend, but Gross Matos gives you and NFL ready frame with elite length and back to back quality years of production.

I'm a big fan of Okwara and really hope we give him a look.

I agree. I think Okwara gives you a bit more reward than Gross-Matos.Especially since his season was cut short--his last year story wasnt completely written yet

 

[cnuball21]

I agree. I think Okwara gives you a bit more reward than Gross-Matos.Especially since his season was cut short--his last year story wasnt completely written yet

Im high on Okwara. I think people will be surprised at how early he’s drafted.

 

[Oh_Canada]

I like YGM, just not at #17.....rather trade back or have Greenard,Taylor or Okwara second day.

 

[xwalker]

I live in central PA and am a huge PSU fan, let me give you my perspective on him.

Not super quick, but he has some speed, plenty of power to go with a good motor and some nice moves. He has all the physical tools to be a good DE in the NFL.
They played him inside a lot last season, not sure if that was because of a lack of good DT's or more because he was better suited as a 3 tech who could be a run stuffer that can put pressure from the inside in their system?

To me, in the NFL he's obviously not a 3 tech and actually more of a LDE compared to a RDE.
He's a good overall defender, good against the run and can make some sacks, but he will probably never be a 15+ sack guy.

I like YGM and think he's a solid DE that has the body and tools to possibly surprise and become a very good pass rushing LDE. But, I think he would be a big gamble and possible bust if your looking for a stud pass rusher that can consistently get the qb on the ground.

I would be disappointed if they took him at 17. He'll most likely be a late 1, early 2 pick, that probably should be more of a mid-late 2 pick IMHO.

That sounds like a draft report on Demarcus Lawrence...

 

[btcutter]

Greg Ellis.

 

[Rayman70]

epenesa is better