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[Dynasty] 2019 NFL Draft Class (1 Viewer)

I'm getting more and more excited about this class... I think it's been dogged for a while now because there isn't an obvious Saquon Barkley or Zeke Elliott at the top, and we were spoiled by the 2017 RB class...  

What it looks like to me is 10 to 12 Superflexible players are getting 1st round grades, even though there are no obvious super studs at the 1.01.  

Depending on what happens at the Combine and with landing spots, I think we can be reasonably confident that there will be some better than usual talent at the end of the first round and beginning of the second round.  A late first or early second may have almost as much chance to hit as an early first.

 
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kittenmittens said:
I'm getting more and more excited about this class... I think it's been dogged for a while now because there isn't an obvious Saquon Barkley or Zeke Elliott at the top, and we were spoiled by the 2017 RB class...  

What it looks like to me is 10 to 12 Superflexible players are getting 1st round grades, even though there are no obvious super studs at the 1.01.  

Depending on what happens at the Combine and with landing spots, I think we can be reasonably confident that there will be some better than usual talent at the end of the first round and beginning of the second round.  A late first or early second may have almost as much chance to hit as an early first.
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Those at the top of their rookie draft have to do their due diligence this year because there isn't a Barkley or Zeke.  

 
Fresno State WR KeeSean Johnson has accepted an invitation to the NFL Scouting Combine.

Johnson (6'2/199) had an excellent 2018 for Fresno State, which won 12 games and the Mountain West title, catching 95 passes for 1,340 yards and eight touchdowns. During the practices leading up to the East-West Shrine game the talented wideout made a positive impression on some observers, with Bucky Brooks of NFL Network stating that Johnson "is smooth and fluid as a route-runner." With good athletic testing numbers, the dependable pass-catcher would go a long way towards improving his draft prospects.

Source: Fresno State Recruiting on Twitter 

Jan 31 - 11:24 AM
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The Athletic's Dane Brugler reports that some NFL teams are looking at Georgia WR Mecole Hardman as a corner.

Brugler calls Hardman (5'11/183) an "ELITE athlete" and a developmental slot receiver, but some NFL teams think he could play on the other side of the ball. If Hardman were to play corner at the NFL, it wouldn't be the most surprising move since Hardman played corner as a freshman at Georgia, but it's more than likely just due diligence by teams looking at all possibilities. Consider Hardman a Day 2/3 borderline prospect.

Source: Dane Brugler on Twitter 

Feb 1 - 10:37 PM
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Mecole Hardman Jr. - WR -  Bulldogs

The Athletic's Dane Brugler argues that Georgia WR Mecole Hardman could develop into an impact player if an NFL team can be patient.

Hardman (5'11/183) is a "tremendous" athlete, who can make an immediate difference as a returner, but there's a path as a receiver if given the time. Only two years into playing receiver, Hardman posted a 35-543-7 receiving line in 2018 after beginning his collegiate career as a corner after playing quarterback in high school. Hardman's speed is evident on tape, but he might need a few NFL offseasons to really learn the position.

Source: The Athletic 

Feb 1 - 9:44 PM
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The Athletic's Dane Brugler calls Missouri WR Emanuel Hall "one of the best deep threats in the 2019 draft class."

Hall (6'3/200) was head-and-shoulders the best receiver for Drew Lock in 2017 and 2018, and he even led the FBS in yards per target (14.0) among receivers with at least 50 targets. The primary concern for Hall is his injury history, which Brugler calls "worrisome". One on-field area that Brugler argues can be improved is Hall's ability to finish the play, but his "start/stop athleticism" will make NFL corners nervous about getting beat deep the second he steps onto the turf. Hall appears to be on the Day 2/3 borderline, but we will know about his draft stock after the NFL Combine when teams get to access his medicals.

Source: The Athletic 

Feb 1 - 9:27 PM
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Boise State QB Brett Rypien received an invitation to the NFL Scouting Combine.

Rypien (6'2/202) got his draft process started at the East-West Shrine Game earlier this winter. He ended up hitting on a crisp 10-of-14 passes for 134 yards and a touchdown in that contest. Now onward to the combine as he looks to improve his Day 3 stock. The Boise State gunslinger is one of our favorite late-round quarterback options for the spring. Not only is he a smart player, he's slightly more athletic than generally given credit for, particularly in terms of his arm strength. He is not Tyree Jackson, capable of driving the ball down the field with an effortless flick of the wrist, but Rypien showed the ability to hit on some tougher, NFL-caliber window throws while at Boise State, especially during the past campaign.

Source: 93.1 KTIK The Ticket on Twitter 

Feb 1 - 7:14 PM
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Penn State RB Miles Sanders received an invitation to the NFL Scouting Combine.

The combine is going to be big for Sanders, who faces questions regarding his overall athletic upside. As The Athletic's Dane Brugler phrases it, the 5-foot-11, 215-pounder "relies more on timing/pacing than burst to shake defenders." In his film study of the Penn State runner, he saw a lack of "organic explosion." Brugler currently ranks Sanders as his No. 8 running back prospect for the spring.

Source: Miles Sanders on Twitter 

Feb 1 - 6:09 PM
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lod001 said:
Possibly. I've got him around #5 or 6 right now.
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I’m just wondering, he doesn’t have the pedigree of Barkley buy was he that much of a drop off for Penn St.? I’m just going through certain players and I’m thinking he’s very underrated right now.

Tex

 
BigTex said:
My bad! 

Tex
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Well now that the cat is out of the bag.  He is fantastic.  The only thing he lacks seems to be that burst of explosion but he seems patient and is quick/agile so I do like him quite a bit.  I hadn't looked at him when I put my first rankings out a couple weeks ago.  It might be the jersey but he looks like a poor version of Barkley.  Barkley being the best RB prospect EVER, that doesn't exactly exclude Sanders from becoming something.  I'm not sold on "special" but I do like the talent enough to have him ranked highly.  

 
The Draft Network's Brad Kelly believes Auburn WR Darius Slayton "showed potential" to play at the NFL level.

Slayton (6'2/190) was Auburn's main deep threat throughout his career, averaging 20.3 yards per reception. His abilities were never fully utilized due to Auburn's passing offense, making him an intriguing draft prospect. In his film study and interview with Slayton, Kelly saw a "dynamic downfield threat with route running talent. He has track speed and quickness to match, and uses those traits to accelerate through his route breaks" Kelly also mentioned Slayton is a "student of the game" as Slayton broke down his route-running decisions based on the opposing defense. His draft stock could skyrocket with a strong showing throughout the draft process.

Source: The Draft Network 

Feb 3 - 12:57 PM
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The Draft Network's Joe Marino believes Alabama TE Irv Smith will be in play for the Patriots first-round pick.

Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski has been dealing with excessive amounts of injuries and may retire after this season, leaving them with a gaping hole at the position. Marino is high on Smith as a potential Gronk replacement saying he's "a potent receiver to all levels of the field with the ability to lineup flexed or in-line." As Brady gets older, the Patriots will need a strong blocking tight end for a more run-heavy approach. That shouldn't be a problem as Marino notes "As a blocker, Smith has the play strength and technical refinement to exchange power in the trenches or execute blocks from anywhere in the offensive formation."

Source: The Draft Network 

Feb 3 - 2:39 PM
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Boise State WR A.J. Richardson recorded the best passer rating when targeted among all wide receivers in the Mountain West.

Richardson (6'0/212) posted a 134.4 passer rating on targets, significantly higher than San Jose State WR Tre Walker who ranks No. 2 on the list with a 125.8 passer rating. Richardson ended his collegiate career on a high note by racking up 825 yards and eight touchdowns on 54 receptions his senior season.

Source: Pro Football Focus on Twitter 

Feb 3 - 12:47 PM
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West Virginia TE Trevon Wesco recorded the highest passer rating when targeted among all Big-12 tight ends.

West Virginia QB Will Grier posted a 128.6 passer rating when targeting Wesco (6'3/270) last season. He recorded just 24 receptions for 352 yards and one touchdown in 2018 but was targeted 26 times. After a strong showing at Senior Bowl practices, Wesco is looking like a strong late-round tight end with lots of upside.

Source: Pro Football Focus on Twitter 

Feb 3 - 11:27 AM
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2019 NFL Draft Player Profiles: Ohio State WR Parris Campbell

Ohio State: Five reasons Parris Campbell could be a first-round pick

Parris Campbell is bringing potential first-round talent to the field

Bleacher Report Matt Miller's mocked Ohio State WR Parris Campbell to the Jacksonville Jaguars with the No. 38 overall pick.

We weren't expecting an early Day 2 pick for Campbell, but he could really improve his draft stock at the NFL Combine. It's reported that Campbell can run a sub-4.40 forty and has a 40-inch vertical. Hitting both of those marks would vault Campbell into Day 2, but that's easier said than done even for an exceptional athlete like Campbell. As a senior, Campbell caught 90 passes for 1,063 yards and 12 touchdowns.

Source: Bleacher Report 

Feb 4 - 8:09 PM
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NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah gives Toledo WR Diontae Johnson a Round 3 grade.

Jeremiah points to Johnson's value as a kick and punt returner in addition to his receiving ability as to why he has him higher than consensus. Where Johnson wins as a receiver is downfield (15.5 YPR), but he struggled in the red zone (2 touchdowns on 14 targets) and with his catch rate (54%). Overall, there's some burst here with Johnson, but he is more than likely a one-dimensional, Day 3 prospect.

Source: Daniel Jeremiah on Twitter 

Feb 3 - 5:26 PM
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The Draft Network's Kyle Crabbs argues that Ohio State WR Terry McLaurin "projects favorably as a WR2 at the NFL level."

McLaurin (6'0/205) was underrated and debatably underutilized at Ohio State, but he's now caught the attention of both the scouting and analytics community. During his redshirt senior season, McLaurin finished with the highest yards per target (16.7) in the FBS (min. 40 targets) while scoring 11 touchdowns. But it didn't stop there. McLaurin was clocked as the fastest player at Senior Bowl practices (22.1 MPH) and he claims he can run the forty in 4.35 seconds. Scouts liked what McLaurin did on one-on-one drills, but they were more impressed with his interviews, which led former NFL scout Jim Nagy to call him a future CEO. McLaurin has been one of the biggest risers regardless of position in the early stages of #DraftSZN, and he can now be considered a Day 2 candidate.

Source: The Draft Network 

Feb 4 - 2:19 PM
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The Athletic's Dane Brugler reports that Utah State RB Darwin Thompson was an NFL Combine snub.

This is disappointing on multiple levels. Thompson is deserving of an invite because of his 2018 production (1,395 scrimmage yards and 16 touchdowns), but he also would have been one of the NFL Combine "winners", as he's one of the most athletic players in the 2019 NFL Draft. Bruce Feldman reported before the 2018 season that Thompson had a 40.5-inch vertical and could run in the 4.4s, which makes the Tarik Cohen comparison valid. Consider Thompson a Day 3 prospect now that he was snubbed from the Combine, but there's still a chance he goes Day 2.

Source: Dane Brugler on Twitter 

Feb 4 - 1:56 PM
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Drew Lock - QB -  Tigers

The Athletic's Dane Brugler argues that Missouri QB Drew Lock has "the arm talent, mobility and makeup that coaches will appreciate."

Oh, baby! Nothing gets old school NFL coaches and evaluators weaker in the knees than a tall, strong-armed quarterback prospect. Some argue that Lock (6'4/233) checks all those boxes and more -- Brugler calls him mobile with good mental makeup -- so he's certainly going to be near the top of many teams' quarterback draft boards. Of course, there's a lot more than arm strength and size when it comes to evaluating a quarterback, but it always comes back to these traits for some NFL execs (read: John Elway). While the Broncos and Lock have been consistently linked, Brugler mocks the Missouri quarterback to Washington, which is arguably the most old school organization in the NFL. That's also a fit that makes sense with Alex Smith looking unlikely to play in 2019.

Source: The Athletic 

Feb 6 - 8:45 PM
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Justice Hill - RB -  Cowboys

NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah says that Oklahoma State RB Justice Hill has "JUICE."

Jeremiah isn't talking about a low-sugar berry pineapple passion fruit juice, folks. Jeremiah is talking about explosion. At Oklahoma State, Hill (5'10/190) broke out as a sophomore, rushing for 1,467 yards and 15 touchdowns, but he failed to repeat that performance in 2018 as a junior with the Cowboys offense not running as smoothly as it once did. Still, Hill scored nine 20+ yard touchdowns at an above average 7.1% rate, so there's evidence that Hill could be a Day 3 or UDFA sleeper. Jeremiah says he's a "big fan" of Hill's game.

Source: Daniel Jeremiah on Twitter 

Feb 6 - 9:28 PM
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Current rookie draft adp:

ROUND ONE:

1.01- Metcalf
1.02- Harry
1.03- Harmon
1.04- Jacobs
1.05- Butler
1.06- AJ Brown
1.07- Montgomery
1.08- Henderson
1.09- Harris
1.10- Anderson
1.11- M Brown
1.12- Arcega-Whiteside

 
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