The closer to the draft we get, the less I like the thought of drafting Travon Walker. Guys that you didn't peg to go so high when watching tape, who then wow you with combine measurements, but who played with teammates who drew as much or more focus in game planning by the opponent? That's just a keep away sign for a 1.03 pick to me. I see mocks with Jacksonville taking him, would be fine with them taking that gamble. He'll probably turn out to be the next JJ Watt because I said that.
Still wanting us to take an OT at 1.03 or else trade down.
And for the 1.13, I don't think it's going to happen, but I'd love to see Kyle Hamilton's slow 40 at the combine and even slower at the Pro Day hit his draft stock and have him slide to us. I've seen mocks where he goes anywhere after pick 6 or so, but also seen him fall all the way to us at 13 (though I think it's a long shot).
Thing is, he may have had those bad runs when timed. But
his game speed as measured by GPS has hit 21 mph, which is equal to Lamar Jackson's top speed he's ever hit in the NFL. Kalon Barnes who ran a 4.34 at the combine, hit 23mph in game. Hamilton may not be fastest guy in the NFL, but I think he's fast enough and his tape is awesome. I don't think enough teams are going to get dissuaded by the 40 time for him to drop all the way to 13. But boy I'd love him if he was there.
At this point, ideal draft for me would be trade down from 1.03 but I don't see a reason a team would leapfrog the Jets or Giants to get a QB. Anyone wanting to get ahead of Carolina could trade with either of them. Which means anyone coming up would have to be set on some other player and I just don't know who someone would do that for. I guess if someone was set on a particular OT they thought we'd take, but just unlikely to me.