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12. WR Matthew Golden (5'11, 195) Texas... B- draft grade
This would be with Tet still on the board, just to add to the consternation. I don't hate Golden but I do hate his production. He has an Amari Cooper complex of sorts, he disappears in games which is concerning. However, he did blow up in the playoffs at the end of the year, in bigger games. Stop and start is elite, and he would be the only true Z wideout on the roster. At the begging of the year I would have been looking for a receiver like this. Coaching changes/scheme fits have evolved. Schotty wants to condense the splits and run more; primarily a gap scheme. Blocking from WR's is a requirement and play action passes within the hashes will be a mainstay. Taking the top off the defense will still be helpful. The speed he provides is undeniable. That's a big plus for this team; which lacks that in spades. However, Dak shouldn't be holding on to the ball very long this year. His average air yards per pass should drop and his completion percentage should increase in this system. In a trade down, I wouldn't dispute this pick. Overall, it's a slight reach for me. Mostly because, I don't think he is a scheme fit in this system anymore. In this instance, they see the speed/potential and forget about everything else. Over/Under 550yds and 4TD's year 1; Tolbert level production. (IMO)
44. LB Carson Schwesinger (6'2, 230) UCLA... C+ draft grade
Another reach, for my taste anyways. I like both Golden and Carson but not at these spots. Carson has so many questions. What weight will he play at? His playing weight at UCLA was 227lbs. He hears he is to light and over compensates by adding 15lbs for the combine. He hears he is a little slow and passes on the combine 40. What is his actual time? It's ambiguous everywhere you look, ranging from 4.46 to 4.70. He has really good tape, but he is also a one year wonder. A walk-on, special teams guy who made the most of his opportunity. I love the character and work ethic of a kid who fights his way into a starting spot. His tape is fun to watch and UCLA really frees up their LB's to make plays. He can't shed blocks and ends up on the ground way to much. I know Eberflus likes his linebackers, but they are getting caught up in a media induced oversaturation. One guy likes him and all of a sudden everyone else follows suit. He is an adequate prospect, a 3rd round pick would be more advisable. Until he can prove he isn't a flash in the pan prospect.
76. RB Damien Martinez (6'0, 230) Miami... A- draft grade
I liked his tape at Oregon State better than at Miami. They ran more of a pro style offence at Corvallis and it fit what he does best; punish people. If he didn't have to run out of the shotgun in Miami's offence all year, he would have had a way better year. His Yards per carry stats were better with Miami, but that had more to do with Cam Ward and him making teams spread out and attend to the pass(lighter box). It takes him a few steps to reach maximum crushing power, and if he doesn't have to diagnose where the hole should or would be; that's when he shines. Put a Fullback in front of him and let him roll. He is a very good Gap Scheme runner and will wear down Defenses with his running style. People might think this is to high for him, I disagree. He will get tough yards even against stacked boxes. Underrated RB who should excel in this offensive scheme.
149. 1-Tech Jamaree Caldwell (6'2, 330) Oregon... A draft grade
He is exactly the kind of 1-Tech Flus wants. He has great leverage and can hold up in double teams but also has the juice to get upfield in pass sets. Pass rush from the front 4 is a must in this zone coverage scheme. Flus won't blitz a lot so the front 4 has to be able to pressure without help. He needs to hone his finishing ability. He can stay on the field on all 3 downs and shouldn't be a big liability on 3rd and long or hurry-up situations. If they use him the right way he can contribute immediately. People might think he is a 2 gap system player, his RAS Score was really low 3.42. That means diddly squat to me. Watch the tape. This guy is a gamer. I have seen enough burst and disruptiveness from him on film. He pushes the pocket and can create havoc in a 1 gap penetration system. If he makes it to the 5th round this would be a steal. Push the pocket and make the QB slide rite into Parsons pass rush.
174. Slot CB Caleb Ransaw (5'11, 200) Tulane... B draft grade
An RAS darling with a 9.75. Scheme specific as a zone slot guy. He gets involved in the run game which is a plus. Only a 5.4% missed tackle rate. Has long enough arms and reacts to plays in front of him quickly. Can contribute on special teams. His warts come when he has to play man coverage in any situation. He is stiff and cannot mirror slippery slot guys. In run sets he is overly aggressive and gets lost in the wash. His ball skills are subpar. He is a ball of clay with massive traits but may not posses the football acumen needed to succeed in the NFL. If they can protect him by keeping him in the right coverage throughout the game he should be effective. If opposing teams are savvy, they can exploit him.
204. SS Craig Woodson (6'0, 200) California... B- draft grade
They really haven't hid their affinity for this player. Almost everybody assumes he will be drafted by Dallas on day 3 sometime. This is an Eberflus player. He shows amazing football IQ and doesn't fall for misdirection. A very dependable special teams player in multiple facets. Really reliable tackler in space and with authority. More of a Strong Safety. If he is kept close to the line and the play is in front of him he will accel. Cover 3 would suit him well. Just like Ransaw, if he is on an island or has to run vertical to cover he is out of his element. I think this is a little high for him and not a position of need, FS is more of a need. They force this pick because it's a coach favorite, kind of like when Marinelli used to get his pet cats.
211. G/T John Williams (6'4, 320) Cincinnati... C- draft grade
Position versatility. Will be a left side player for Dallas, Guard or Tackle. He has strength but his technique hampers his physicality. He doesn't play with leverage, pad level stays high throughout the play. Flexibility in his hips is his main concern. He plays stiff and loses the edge when playing against bendy pass rushers. He does have very good anchor when he is being rushed strait on and would slot in best as a guard. He has the athleticism to play Tackle but will need a lot of work. Just a dart throw hoping on potential. Not better than anything on the roster today.
217. 3-Tech Cam Horsley (6'3, 305) Boston College... C+ draft grade
Would be a good early down 3-Tech against the run. Can really anchor for his size. Production is extremely lacking. Has the ability to improve his pass rush but that isn't his game. Basically a JAG that might be able to get into a game and give you 10-15 solid snaps especially near the goal line. This is fine for a 7th round pick.
239. CB Jermari Harris (6'1, 190) Iowa... C draft grade
Iowa players are coached well. Smart player who does his job and isn't out of position for the most part. Is an excellent zone defender and tackler. Lacks the speed to be a legitimate starting option in the NFL. He can be an emergency guy on the practice squad, that can spot start if need be. Good scheme fit.
247. Garmon Randolph (6'8, 260) Baylor... B- draft grade
Solid depth piece as an edge setter. Has extreme length, he gets in passing windows(2 Int's last year). Pass rush is pretty much all power and no moves but his run defense is solid enough. 6th year senior, who is all business.
It would be a solid draft. Not the best it could be. A lot of scheme fit, which follows the architype for a couple 1st year coaches trying to get their kind of players.
Golden would be a front office pick and hopefully if they go that direction it works out.
Dallas will do this
12. WR Matthew Golden (5'11, 195) Texas... B- draft grade
This would be with Tet still on the board, just to add to the consternation. I don't hate Golden but I do hate his production. He has an Amari Cooper complex of sorts, he disappears in games which is concerning. However, he did blow up in the playoffs at the end of the year, in bigger games. Stop and start is elite, and he would be the only true Z wideout on the roster. At the begging of the year I would have been looking for a receiver like this. Coaching changes/scheme fits have evolved. Schotty wants to condense the splits and run more; primarily a gap scheme. Blocking from WR's is a requirement and play action passes within the hashes will be a mainstay. Taking the top off the defense will still be helpful. The speed he provides is undeniable. That's a big plus for this team; which lacks that in spades. However, Dak shouldn't be holding on to the ball very long this year. His average air yards per pass should drop and his completion percentage should increase in this system. In a trade down, I wouldn't dispute this pick. Overall, it's a slight reach for me. Mostly because, I don't think he is a scheme fit in this system anymore. In this instance, they see the speed/potential and forget about everything else. Over/Under 550yds and 4TD's year 1; Tolbert level production. (IMO)
44. LB Carson Schwesinger (6'2, 230) UCLA... C+ draft grade
Another reach, for my taste anyways. I like both Golden and Carson but not at these spots. Carson has so many questions. What weight will he play at? His playing weight at UCLA was 227lbs. He hears he is to light and over compensates by adding 15lbs for the combine. He hears he is a little slow and passes on the combine 40. What is his actual time? It's ambiguous everywhere you look, ranging from 4.46 to 4.70. He has really good tape, but he is also a one year wonder. A walk-on, special teams guy who made the most of his opportunity. I love the character and work ethic of a kid who fights his way into a starting spot. His tape is fun to watch and UCLA really frees up their LB's to make plays. He can't shed blocks and ends up on the ground way to much. I know Eberflus likes his linebackers, but they are getting caught up in a media induced oversaturation. One guy likes him and all of a sudden everyone else follows suit. He is an adequate prospect, a 3rd round pick would be more advisable. Until he can prove he isn't a flash in the pan prospect.
76. RB Damien Martinez (6'0, 230) Miami... A- draft grade
I liked his tape at Oregon State better than at Miami. They ran more of a pro style offence at Corvallis and it fit what he does best; punish people. If he didn't have to run out of the shotgun in Miami's offence all year, he would have had a way better year. His Yards per carry stats were better with Miami, but that had more to do with Cam Ward and him making teams spread out and attend to the pass(lighter box). It takes him a few steps to reach maximum crushing power, and if he doesn't have to diagnose where the hole should or would be; that's when he shines. Put a Fullback in front of him and let him roll. He is a very good Gap Scheme runner and will wear down Defenses with his running style. People might think this is to high for him, I disagree. He will get tough yards even against stacked boxes. Underrated RB who should excel in this offensive scheme.
149. 1-Tech Jamaree Caldwell (6'2, 330) Oregon... A draft grade
He is exactly the kind of 1-Tech Flus wants. He has great leverage and can hold up in double teams but also has the juice to get upfield in pass sets. Pass rush from the front 4 is a must in this zone coverage scheme. Flus won't blitz a lot so the front 4 has to be able to pressure without help. He needs to hone his finishing ability. He can stay on the field on all 3 downs and shouldn't be a big liability on 3rd and long or hurry-up situations. If they use him the right way he can contribute immediately. People might think he is a 2 gap system player, his RAS Score was really low 3.42. That means diddly squat to me. Watch the tape. This guy is a gamer. I have seen enough burst and disruptiveness from him on film. He pushes the pocket and can create havoc in a 1 gap penetration system. If he makes it to the 5th round this would be a steal. Push the pocket and make the QB slide rite into Parsons pass rush.
174. Slot CB Caleb Ransaw (5'11, 200) Tulane... B draft grade
An RAS darling with a 9.75. Scheme specific as a zone slot guy. He gets involved in the run game which is a plus. Only a 5.4% missed tackle rate. Has long enough arms and reacts to plays in front of him quickly. Can contribute on special teams. His warts come when he has to play man coverage in any situation. He is stiff and cannot mirror slippery slot guys. In run sets he is overly aggressive and gets lost in the wash. His ball skills are subpar. He is a ball of clay with massive traits but may not posses the football acumen needed to succeed in the NFL. If they can protect him by keeping him in the right coverage throughout the game he should be effective. If opposing teams are savvy, they can exploit him.
204. SS Craig Woodson (6'0, 200) California... B- draft grade
They really haven't hid their affinity for this player. Almost everybody assumes he will be drafted by Dallas on day 3 sometime. This is an Eberflus player. He shows amazing football IQ and doesn't fall for misdirection. A very dependable special teams player in multiple facets. Really reliable tackler in space and with authority. More of a Strong Safety. If he is kept close to the line and the play is in front of him he will accel. Cover 3 would suit him well. Just like Ransaw, if he is on an island or has to run vertical to cover he is out of his element. I think this is a little high for him and not a position of need, FS is more of a need. They force this pick because it's a coach favorite, kind of like when Marinelli used to get his pet cats.
211. G/T John Williams (6'4, 320) Cincinnati... C- draft grade
Position versatility. Will be a left side player for Dallas, Guard or Tackle. He has strength but his technique hampers his physicality. He doesn't play with leverage, pad level stays high throughout the play. Flexibility in his hips is his main concern. He plays stiff and loses the edge when playing against bendy pass rushers. He does have very good anchor when he is being rushed strait on and would slot in best as a guard. He has the athleticism to play Tackle but will need a lot of work. Just a dart throw hoping on potential. Not better than anything on the roster today.
217. 3-Tech Cam Horsley (6'3, 305) Boston College... C+ draft grade
Would be a good early down 3-Tech against the run. Can really anchor for his size. Production is extremely lacking. Has the ability to improve his pass rush but that isn't his game. Basically a JAG that might be able to get into a game and give you 10-15 solid snaps especially near the goal line. This is fine for a 7th round pick.
239. CB Jermari Harris (6'1, 190) Iowa... C draft grade
Iowa players are coached well. Smart player who does his job and isn't out of position for the most part. Is an excellent zone defender and tackler. Lacks the speed to be a legitimate starting option in the NFL. He can be an emergency guy on the practice squad, that can spot start if need be. Good scheme fit.
247. Garmon Randolph (6'8, 260) Baylor... B- draft grade
Solid depth piece as an edge setter. Has extreme length, he gets in passing windows(2 Int's last year). Pass rush is pretty much all power and no moves but his run defense is solid enough. 6th year senior, who is all business.
It would be a solid draft. Not the best it could be. A lot of scheme fit, which follows the architype for a couple 1st year coaches trying to get their kind of players.
Golden would be a front office pick and hopefully if they go that direction it works out.
