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[Dynasty] 2019 NFL Draft Class (1 Viewer)

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I'm curious about this one...

Running back: Rodney Anderson(Oklahoma) | 6'0/224 | SPARQ percentile: NA If the NFL Draft is essentially an educated dart-throwing contest -- and it is, in many ways -- then the goal should be to eliminate undue risks where possible. We would take a chance with a player like Jefferey Simmons, who has one major injury to his name in the torn ACL, but otherwise has no such health question marks. Anderson (who tore his ACL in September) is not Simmons. Anderson is Lance Murdock in a full-body cast. Just to tick off the injuries for the sake of record: Broken leg (2015), fractured vertebrae (2016), torn ACL (2018). Our only -- read: only -- real sample on Anderson came in 2017, when he rushed for 1,161 yards (6.2 YPC) and 13 touchdowns. Those are fine numbers. Broken leg, fractured vertebrae, torn ACL.

IMO, Anderson's history is not much more significant than Metcalf. He tore his ACL, which is definitely concerning to some degree, but to peg him as injury prone when he has 2 broken bones in his history is unfair. Yes, the ACL tear is concerning but IMO no different than Chubbs risk when he came out

 
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Seems to me that guys who actually hang around NFL types are higher on certain players* than guys watching YouTube videos at their desk in their spare time.

*Josh Jacobs being the prime example

 
PFF updated mock:

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First dozen picks.  Go to either link to see the rest of the mock.  PFF MOCK

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1. Arizona Cardinals (Steve Palazzolo) – Kyler Murray, QB, Oklahoma

“We’re the GMs, we’re doing this as what we would do … The upgrade is strong enough there.”

2. San Francisco 49ers (Mike Renner) – Nick Bosa, Edge, Ohio State

“As sure things go, if he stays healthy, he’s going to be a productive NFL player.”

3. New York Jets (SP) – Josh Allen, Edge, Kentucky

“In a real-life scenario, this is a trade-down situation, as the Jets general manager … He’s got a top-five grade for us and he fits a need.”

4. Oakland Raiders (MR) – Quinnen Williams, DI, Alabama

“The Raiders have Maurice Hurst, no one on this roster is going to prevent from picking Quinnen Williams.”

5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (SP) – Jonah Williams, OT, Alabama

“There are still some question marks at guard, going to go Jonah Williams, he could play guard, but not just because his arms are short, there is obviously starting tackle ability there.”

6. New York Giants (MR) – Jawaan Taylor, OT, Florida

“Right tackle is the need there for the Giants and right tackle is the pick … The roster basically pencils them into a top five or top 10 pick next year, that’s when you get the quarterback.”

7. Jacksonville Jaguars (SP) – D.K. Metcalf, WR, Ole Miss

“With Nick Foles, we have to build around him on offense, and even though Metcalf isn’t a perfect prospect, he may be a perfect pick for Foles.”

8. Detroit Lions (MR) – Greedy Williams, CB, LSU

“What he can do from a press-man alignment makes him the fit … Greedy is at his best in press-man coverage while (Byron) Murphy is better in zone coverage while the Lions are extremely man-heavy coverage.”

9. Buffalo Bills (SP) – Byron Murphy, CB, Washington

“The Bills aren’t tied to Kevin Johnson but Byron Murphy fits perfectly opposite Tre’Davious White in that scheme, as Murphy is perhaps the best zone coverage corner.”

10. Denver Broncos (MR) – Devin White, LB, LSU

“They need a guy who can cover ground and Devin White is a perfect fit in Vic Fangio’s defensive scheme.”

11. Cincinnati Bengals (SP) – Dwayne Haskins, QB, Ohio State

“With Devin White gone, with the board having fallen this way, not expecting Dwayne Haskins to be here, and quarterback is the place you have to take shots.”

12. Green Bay Packers (MR) – Jerry Tillery, DI, Notre Dame

“Tillery is that good. Tillery is a top-10 player in this draft class.”

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Andy Dufresne said:
Seems to me that guys who actually hang around NFL types are higher on certain players* than guys watching YouTube videos at their desk in their spare time.

*Josh Jacobs being the prime example
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It'll be super interesting to see in 5 years I think.  There's a very clear divide between some of those players for those that watch Youtube and those that are around the NFL that are hyping up guys.  I don't remember as much of a gap between those 2 types of "scouts" in years past.  

You bring up Josh Jacobs, but I think both groups see a lot of the elite traits he possesses.  I think he's a poor example since it's just the projection's of when he goes is a bit different, but I don't think I've seen anyone say he isn't a good RB prospect.  It's guys like Riley Ridley, Miles Sanders or Parris Campbell that has them fighting each other over who would be better or even worthy of a higher pick.  

 
Rotoworld's Josh Norris relays that Notre Dame TE Alize Mack is taking an official-30 visit to the New Orleans Saints on Tuesday.

Saints looking to get themselves a new Jimmy Graham? A simplistic read, sure, but the 6-foot-4, 249-pounder would make for a fine weapon for Drew Brees' twilight years should the team opt to go in that direction. While at the NFL Scouting Combine, Mack tested in the 61st percentile of NFL tight ends.

SOURCE: Josh Norris on Twitter

Apr 2, 2019, 10:15 AM
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NFL Media analyst Lance Zierlein compared FAU RB Kerrith Whyte Jr. to former NFL RB Jordan Todman.

Whyte Jr. has seen his stock rise after he ran the 40-yard dash in 4.37 seconds at his pro day along with a 42-inch vertical jump. "Singletary gets all the attention, but Whyte is the more explosive of the two and he might end up surprising people," an AFC running backs coach told Zierlein. Zierlein expects Whyte to go in the sixth-to-seventh round range, "He can stick and go with excellent burst and is physical by nature," Zierlein writes. "He has complementary back size and lacks consistent third down skill, but his speed could make him a developmental backup and starting kick returner."

SOURCE: NFL.com

Apr 2, 2019, 2:40 PM
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The Athletic's Dane Brugler gives Notre Dame RB Dexter Williams a fourth-round grade.

He also ranks Williams ninth among the top running backs in the 2019 NFL Draft class. Williams (5'11/212) didn't have a sensational combine, but it wasn't abhorrent either, and it was a very productive 2019 season for the Golden Domer. "Outstanding footwork, hips and lateral agility to patch moves together," Brugler writes in his positives, and he also mentions he sustains his speed to run away from chasers. "Overall, Williams hasn’t been the model of reliability over his career," Brugler writes, "but his turnaround and productive senior season give evaluators optimism because he has the natural talent to upgrade a team’s running back depth chart if he stays committed."

SOURCE: The Athletic

Apr 2, 2019, 4:15 PM
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An AFC TE coach tells NFL Media analyst Lance Zierlein that Texas A&M TE Jace Sternberger is capable of catching 50-to-60 passes a year.

"You wish he was a little bit faster but he makes up for it with his routes," the coach tells Zierlein. "You feed him, get him stronger and you'll have an NFL starter who gets you 50 to 60 catches a year." Sternberger (6'4/251) is called a "[T]alented route-runner with no wasted steps" by Zierlein, and he also notes his above-average hands and vision after he makes the catch. He does have some concerns about Sternberger's run blocking, and that he can be thrown off his timing when pressed. " His paychecks will be tied to his pass-catching so he'll need to play stronger through route contact and with better focus when contested," writes Zierlein. "He has eventual starter potential as a move tight-end who can function as a big WR3/4 from the slot."

SOURCE: NFL.com

Apr 2, 2019, 6:34 PM
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NFL Media's Lance Zierlein writes that North Dakota State QB Easton Stick has a lack of arm talent that hurts his draft stock.

Stick (6'1/224) was a hot, hot name near the end of the season, but he had a poor showing at the Shrine Game and the Shrine Game practices, and Zierlein notes that hurts his draft stock. He is a quality athlete, however, as Zierlein mentions, and he's "revered" for his leadership abilities. "He's mobile both inside and outside the pocket and has the ability to work with timing from the pocket," writes Zierlein in his overview. "His lack of arm talent and his struggles during practices at the Shrine Game will likely work against him."

SOURCE: NFL.com

Apr 2, 2019, 5:40 PM
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The Athletic's Dane Brugler believes that Stanford RB Bryce Love can be a complementary player at the NFL level.

A year ago, we were talking about Love being a potential first-round pick. Now, Brugler grades Love (5'9/200) as a fourth-to-fifth-round player. ": Lightning quick feet to stop and redirect his momentum in a fluid motion…instant accelerator once he has an opening, using his speed to eliminate pursuit angles…his wheels at the second level are the last thing safeties want to see with his ability to set up open-field moves and take it the distance (set the FBS-record with 13 runs of 50-plus yards in 2017)," Brugler writes in his strengths. The issues come in the weaknesses, as Brugler notes Love is "pint sized" for the position and has numerous injury concerns. As he summarizes, however: "Overall, Love’s vision, speed and run anticipation are a deadly combination, projecting best as a complementary weapon and shared role in an NFL backfield." Here's hoping we see that 2017 version once Love is on an NFL roster.

SOURCE: The Athletic

Apr 2, 2019, 8:38 PM
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Mississippi State QB Nick Fitzgerald is visiting the Minnesota Vikings.

The Vikings are fully expected to find a backup quarterback behind Kirk Cousins -- the current backup is Kyle Sloter -- but we'd hope the Vikings can find a quarterback prospect with more of a ceiling. Fitzgerald was given an undrafted free agent grade by The Athletic's Dane Brugler, and he was even asked to work out with the tight ends at the NFL Scouting Combine.

SOURCE: Mike Garafolo on Twitter

Apr 3, 2019, 9:11 AM
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Georgia WR Mecole Hardman and CB Deandre Baker will work out for the Atlanta Falcons.

The Athletic's Jason Butt reports that the Dirty Birds have "a strong level of interest in Hardman." Putting Hardman's 4.33 speed in Mercedes-Benz Stadium would be a lot of fun, and the Falcons should be looking at Day 2/3 wide receivers given their mediocre wide receiver depth. Deandre Baker was considered a potential top-25 pick, but it appears that his stock has fallen partially due to character concerns. If Baker falls to No. 45 overall, the Falcons should have interest.

SOURCE: Jason Butt on Twitter

Apr 3, 2019, 10:55 AM
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The Athletic's Dane Brugler reports that Texas TE/HB Andrew Beck has "plenty of interest around the league."

Beck (6'3/252) proved to be quite speedy (4.63) for a big dude, and he has the agility to match. On tape, Beck can do it all, even if none of the traits are elite. Beck lined up all over the field, something that allowed him to be an option as a pass-catcher when he wasn't asked to block. Despite not receiving an NFL Scouting Combine invite, Beck is on track to fetch a draft pick, and he's visiting the Minnesota Vikings on Wednesday.

SOURCE: Dane Brugler on Twitter

Apr 3, 2019, 10:05 AM
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The Athletic's Dane Brugler writes that the 2019 wide receiver group will "likely to produce a dozen picks in the top 100."

The 2019 wide receiver class doesn't have a no-brainer top-15 player, but it's considered to be one of the deepest classes in recent memory. One of those receivers expected to go within the first 100 picks is Notre Dame WR Miles Boykin (6'4/220), who is one of the best athletes in the entire draft. Boykin has been compared Donte Moncrief and Kenny Golladay.

SOURCE: The Athletic

Apr 3, 2019, 11:41 AM
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NFL Media's Gil Brandt predicts that four quarterbacks will be selected within the first 25 picks of the 2019 NFL Draft.

Kyler Murray, Dwayne Haskins, and Drew Lock are all expected to go in that range, but it's uncertain how high the fourth quarterback will be drafted. Most believe that Duke QB Daniel Jones is the favorite to be QB4, but that's not a lock with West Virginia QB Will Grier and others in the mix. After the Washington Redskins' 15th overall pick, the only team with a top-25 pick that needs a quarterback on paper is the Oakland Raiders (No. 24), but teams frequently trade up for quarterbacks.

SOURCE: Gil Brandt on Twitter

Apr 3, 2019, 12:07 PM
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The Washington Redskins are hosting visits with "all of the early-round QBs" except for Oklahoma QB Kyler Murray.

Duke's Daniel Jones, NC State's Ryan Finley, and Northwestern's Clayton Thorson are specifically listed, but there are a handful of other early-round quarterbacks scheduled to meet with Washington decision makers. The Redskins are widely expected to address their major quarterback need within the first few rounds and may even draft one using their 15th overall pick. If they address other needs in rounds one and two, then Thorson (6'4/222) would be an option near the Round 3/4 turn, but he's expected to be a backup-level quarterback.

SOURCE: Charlie Campbell on Twitter

Apr 3, 2019, 1:53 PM
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Boise State RB Alexander Mattison ran the 40-yard dash in 4.55 seconds at his pro day on Wednesday, according to Draft Analyst's Tony Pauline.

Mattison (5'11/221) ran the 40 in 4.67 seconds at the NFL Scouting Combine, so the improved time is certainly a positive. Per Pauline's report the running back also performed well in both position and pass-catching drills. The Cowboys and Saints had their running backs coaches in attendance, and Mattison has also garnered interest from the Colts and Bears. Most analysts believe that he'll be a Day 3 selection in this month's draft.

SOURCE: Draft Analyst

Apr 3, 2019, 8:23 PM
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From Dan Hinderly's April 2019 dynasty value chart

It is possible the 2020 rookie class is being slightly over-hyped at this point. ...2020 picks with a good chance of ending up in the Top 3 should be valued at a real premium. However, beyond the few elite prospects, the 2019 class stacks up well against the 2020 group. In fact, the depth of the 2019 wide receiver and tight end classes may make the late 1st round picks this year more valuable than late 2020 picks.
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