Who are the play-making defensive backs in this year's draft?

[The Natural]

Emphasis on play-making, not names or workout warriors. Who are the play making DB's coming out that you all like? I don't care where are they projected to go I just want to learn more about the prospects coming out. One name I'm obviously familiar with is Malik Hooker whom I would do unforgivable things to obtain.

 

[Avery]

Adoree Jackson declared today.

I think we need a better pass rush vs. secondary frankly.

 

[The Natural]

Adoree Jackson declared today.

I think we need a better pass rush vs. secondary frankly.

I think its both. The defense is in much worse shape than our ball control offense originally let on. We cant get to the QB and we cant cover. We have one building block on the defensive line in Collins, maybe two if you include Irving, and only one in the secondary (Brown).

 

[TheDank]

Adoree Jackson declared today.

He's your guy if you want a playmaker.

 

[Hailmary]

He's your guy if you want a playmaker.

Will also immediately improve the return game. It's been a while since we had a punt returner worth a damn.

 

[The Natural]

any OSU fans on the board to chime in on their CBs?

 

[WillieBeamen]

I want Marshon Lattimore. Him and Claiborne would be a good tandem (although both injury prone )

 

[timb2]

Rasul Douglas CB West Virginia 8 INTs in 2016 led the nation.

Rodeshawn Joseph CB Virginia Union in 2015 10 INTs,30 PBUs,95 tackles.

Donald Payne S Stetson has over 500 career tackles

 

[Sydla]

I wonder if Peppers will now slide as some have indicated.

He might be a worthy risk at 28 if he's there. People have knocked him and his lack of production but UM used him in a variety of ways - LB, etc.

He might be a great SS prospect to upgrade Carr/Church. And I am a ND guy so for me to have to praise a UM guy is tough.

 

[RandyOh]

Sidney Jones out of Washington. Could be another Marcus Peters. Is just as aggressive going for the ball as Peters.

 

[TheFinisher]

Budda Baker, Malik Hooker, Jabrill Peppers

 

[Leadbelly]

Cornerbacks
Rasul Douglas, WVA -- Led NCAA with 8 INTs with 1 TD; Big long CB
Horace Richardson, SMU -- 6 INTs and took 2 back for TDs. Two each the prior two years.
Demontae Kazee, SD St -- 7 INTs in '16, 8 INTs in '15

Safeties
Malik Hooker, Ohio St -- 7 INTs, returning 3 for TDs. Only a redshirt Soph.
Eddie Jackson, Alabama -- Takes INTs and fumbles back for TDs. Had 1 INT in '16 before injury and 6 INTs in '15.
Xavier Woods, Lousiana Tech -- 5 INTs in '16, 3 INTs in '15, 6 INTs in '14
Tedric Thompson, Colorado -- 7 INTs in '16 plus 3 each in prior 2 years; Led NCAA in passes defensed
Nate Gerry, Nebraska -- 4 INTs in '16, 4 INTs in '15, 5 INTs in '14

 

[Leadbelly]

Weston Steelhammer also gets his hands on a lot of footballs but he's at Air Force.

First Team All-Name though.

 

[waving monkey]

I think its both. The defense is in much worse shape than our ball control offense originally let on. We cant get to the QB and we cant cover. We have one building block on the defensive line in Collins, maybe two if you include Irving, and only one in the secondary (Brown).

Jones?

 

[Silverstar]

Damontae Kazee is returning to school.

http://www.mwcconnection.com/nfl-dr...es-damontae-kazee-changes-mind-will-remain-an

 

[VACowboy]

Rasul Douglas CB West Virginia 8 INTs in 2016 led the nation.

Rodeshawn Joseph CB Virginia Union in 2015 10 INTs,30 PBUs,95 tackles.

Donald Payne S Stetson has over 500 career tackles

Douglas reminds me physically of Richard Sherman. I've never seen him play though. Is he as good as his stats?

 

[The Natural]

Jones?

JAG

 

[waving monkey]

Not

 

[stilltheguru88]

Douglas reminds me physically of Richard Sherman. I've never seen him play though. Is he as good as his stats?

I think so. Maybe not as physical in the run game as Sherman but he's legit as a ball hawk

 

[VACowboy]

I think so. Maybe not as physical in the run game as Sherman but he's legit as a ball hawk

Sounds like a player we need.