These were awesome reads. Thanks!Speaking as someone who would like to hit on the next JPP, how likely do you think it is that QC makes the necessary adjustments? And where would you target him in a rookie draft, zealots scoring?
The adjustments shouldn't be too hard to make. The bigger question for me is whether he's strong enough to win against NFL-level offensive tackles consistently. His bull rush and swim move was dominant at UNC and at the Senior Bowl, but it's a different world on Sundays. I used JPP as a comparison only because Coples said that's who he most resembled when asked at the Senior Bowl. I don't think Coples is that explosive and I doubt he'll become the edge rusher JPP has become.I'm never comfortable putting a draft target on a rookie before we see where they go in the draft, but it's very likely that he'll be the best IDP DL prospect in at least two seasons. I liked Sheard a lot last year and Morgan the year before, but had mid-3rd grades on both. Mario Williams is probably the last DE I had a high 2nd or better fantasy grade on. Coples, in a good situation with strong post-draft comments from his new coaches, will probably get a mid-late 2nd round fantasy grade. But if Coples gets drafted by a team that uses a lot of 3-4, he takes a half-tier hit (or worse).