Bracie Smathers
Footballguy
No trades, impact of Combine influenced many picks
===========================================
1. Arizona Cardinals - Kyler Murray, QB, Oklahoma (5-10, 207 pounds, 9 1/2-inch hands)
Rumors of Herve Villechaize LINK were greatly exaggerated. Need to improve the offensive line but Kyler fits Kliff Kingsbury's Air Raid.
2. San Francisco 49ers - Nick Bosa, DE, Ohio State (6-4, 266 pounds 4.79 forty)
Niners pounce at the chance to couple Bosa with DT Solomon Thomas and DeForest Buckner to form a Beatle'esque' super group of 1st round DL-men.
3. New York Jets - Josh Allen, DE/OLB, Kentucky (6-5, 262 lbs 4.63 forty)
Jets DC Gregg Williams luvs pressure/versatility/movement. Allen rushes off the edge, is versatile enough to move to OLB and can drop in coverage.
4. Oakland Raiders - Quinnen Williams, DT, Alabama (6-3, 303 lbs, 4.83 forty)
Not Aaron Donald or Kahlil Mack but could turn out as the BPA of the draft. Explosive, huge, causes havoc/disrupts interior.
5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Jawaan Taylor, OT, Florida (6-5, 312 pounds)
Agile, intelligent, good technique, can play on an island. Projects to LT.
6. New York Giants - Dwayne Haskins, QB, Ohio State (6-3, 231 lbs, 5.04 forty)
Eli provides time for Dwayne to develop. Size, arm, accuracy, pocket passer, despite slow forty at Combine has good athleticism. Just needs time.
7. Jacksonville Jaguars - T.J. Hockenson, TE, Iowa (6-5, 251 lbs, 4.70 forty)
Not uber-quick but is a devastating blocker with sure hands. Said to be the 'safest' pick in the draft while filling two dire needs with the Jags
8. Detroit Lions - Rashan Gary, DT/DE, Michigan (6-4, 277 lbs, 4.58 forty)
Size, speed, power, heavy hands, can play multiple roles for Todd Bowles'. Enough base to anchor, power to disrupt interior, speed off edge.
9. Buffalo Bills - Andre Dillard, OT, Washington State (6-5, 315 pounds)
Said to be the best pass blocker of the class. Riser during draft process with a solid Senior Bowl and capped it off with solid Combine. Can play LT.
10. Denver Broncos - Drew Lock, QB, Missouri (6-4, 228 pounds).
Elway kicked the can down the road last year. D getting older, Flacco isn't the answer. John likes big arms, good size, movement, aggressiveness.
11. Cincinnati Bengals - Devin White, ILB, LSU (6-0, 237 lbs, 4.42 forty)
Going from sloooow Burfict to uber-fast Dev who can cover acres over the middle. Perfect fit at dire need.
12. Green Bay Packers - Montez Sweat, DE/OLB, Mississippi State (6-6, 260 pounds, 4.41 forty, vert 36 inches)
DC Mike Pettine will try him everywhere but will start as an edge rusher. Long/lean so his frame can fill over time.
13. Miami Dolphins - Jonah Williams, OT, Alabama (6-4, 302 pounds)
He comes in with a solid pass pro resume and capable in the running game.
14. Atlanta Falcons - Ed Oliver, DT/DE, Houston (6.2, 287 lbs)
Seen as a top-four pick a few months ago tumbles to Dan Quinn who will look to unleash his interior disruptive force. Or might move him outside.
15. Washington Redskins - Daniel Jones, QB, Duke (6-5, 221 pounds)
If they don't make any moves and the board falls this way then this could be the pick.
16. Carolina Panthers - Garrett Bradbury, C, North Carolina State ( 6'3", 306 lbs, 4.92 forty, 34 reps, three-cone 7.4, short shuttle 4.53 - top six)
Agile, powerful, with elite athleticism. Dane Brugler says he is the top interior O-Lineman and DJ says he can take over for Kalil.
17. Cleveland Browns - Brian Burns, DE/OLB, Florida State (6-5, 245 lbs, 4.53 forty)
Long/rangy explosive, added bulk did not lose speed. Productive, 15.5 sacks Dorsey wants length/speed. Can cover MOF. Would thrive in Wilks-D.
18. Minnesota Vikings - Cody Ford, OT, Oklahoma (6-4, 329 lbs)
Big need filled. Not polished but can contribute immediately with physicality as a pass protector or paving the way in run game.
19. Tennessee Titans - D.K. Metcalf, WR, Ole Miss (6-3, 228 lbs, 4.33 forty, 27 reps, 40 1/2 inch vert).
Size, strength, and blazing speed. Prototype casting of what you want #1 WR to look like but may be limited on route tree.
20. Pittsburgh Steelers - Devin Bush, ILB, Michigan (5-11, 234 lbs, 4.43 forty)
Search for next Ryan Shazier ends here. Great fit.
21. Seattle Seahawks - Greedy Williams, CB, LSU (6-2, 185 lbs, 4.37 forty)
Steal, long, lean, speedy, physical corner with 'decent' agility. Good fit for Hawks-D.
22. Baltimore Ravens - Josh Jacobs, RB, Alabama (5-10, 220 lbs)
Eric DeCosta goes to the Wisard's alma mater to start his GM career. Three-down RB, good vision/power/elusiveness, decent receiver.
23. Houston Texans - Noah Fant, TE Iowa (6'4", 249 lbs, 4.5 forty, 39½ vert, 10'7" broad jump, 6.81 three-cone, 11.49 60-yard shuttle)
In dramatic movie trailer voice "Imagine if you will in a world with DeSaun Watson, DeAndre Hopkins, and Lamar Miller...."
24. Oakland Raiders (from Bears) - Clelin Ferrell, DE, Clemson (6-4, 264 pounds)
Can seal the edge as a run stopper and is explosive as pass rusher. Good pairing with Quinnin Williams to form stout D-Line.
25. Philadelphia Eagles - Christian Wilkins, DT/DE, Clemson (6-3, 315 lbs)
Talk of Eagles looking at Dexter Lawrence but take versatility of Wilkins.
26. Indianapolis Colts - Deandre Baker, CB, Georgia (5-11, 193 lbs, 4.52 forty)
Good size, decent speed, can play press man. Colts have a need.
27. Oakland Raiders (from Cowboys) - Marquise Brown, WR, Oklahoma (5-9, 166 lbs)
Vertical field-stretcher with elite speed, uber-quick exploding in and out of routes. Coming off Lisfranc. missed Combine but huge game-breaking potential.
28. Los Angeles Chargers - Jerry Tillery, DT, Notre Dame ( 6-6, 295 lbs, 4.93 forty, 34 ¼” arms, 32 vert, 9'7 broad)
Known to be solid as a three-technique his Combine numbers shown true upside as a pass rusher. Suspended at Fiesta Bowl in 2016, has matured.
29. Kansas City Chiefs - Byron Murphy, CB, Washington (5-11, 190 lbs, 4.55 forty)
Not huge but an aggressive play maker/ballhawk with solid cover skills.
30. Green Bay Packers (from Saints) - Jaylon Ferguson, OLB, Louisiana Tech (6-5, 259 lbs. )
Packers GM Brian Gutekuns said he wasn't sure if Clay Mathews would return. Explosive pass rusher, solid run stopper. Not invited to Combine, could be gem.
31. Los Angeles Rams - Irv Smith, TE, Alabama (6-2, 242 lbs, 4.63 forty)
Effective run blocker and sound route runner who flashed and raised profile at Combine.
32. New England Patriots - N’Keal Harry, WR, Arizona State (6-2, 228 lbs, 4.53 forty)
Not many holes so they go for upside. Solid base skill set, nice size, solid speed, who can make big plays after reception
===========================================
1. Arizona Cardinals - Kyler Murray, QB, Oklahoma (5-10, 207 pounds, 9 1/2-inch hands)
Rumors of Herve Villechaize LINK were greatly exaggerated. Need to improve the offensive line but Kyler fits Kliff Kingsbury's Air Raid.
2. San Francisco 49ers - Nick Bosa, DE, Ohio State (6-4, 266 pounds 4.79 forty)
Niners pounce at the chance to couple Bosa with DT Solomon Thomas and DeForest Buckner to form a Beatle'esque' super group of 1st round DL-men.
3. New York Jets - Josh Allen, DE/OLB, Kentucky (6-5, 262 lbs 4.63 forty)
Jets DC Gregg Williams luvs pressure/versatility/movement. Allen rushes off the edge, is versatile enough to move to OLB and can drop in coverage.
4. Oakland Raiders - Quinnen Williams, DT, Alabama (6-3, 303 lbs, 4.83 forty)
Not Aaron Donald or Kahlil Mack but could turn out as the BPA of the draft. Explosive, huge, causes havoc/disrupts interior.
5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Jawaan Taylor, OT, Florida (6-5, 312 pounds)
Agile, intelligent, good technique, can play on an island. Projects to LT.
6. New York Giants - Dwayne Haskins, QB, Ohio State (6-3, 231 lbs, 5.04 forty)
Eli provides time for Dwayne to develop. Size, arm, accuracy, pocket passer, despite slow forty at Combine has good athleticism. Just needs time.
7. Jacksonville Jaguars - T.J. Hockenson, TE, Iowa (6-5, 251 lbs, 4.70 forty)
Not uber-quick but is a devastating blocker with sure hands. Said to be the 'safest' pick in the draft while filling two dire needs with the Jags
8. Detroit Lions - Rashan Gary, DT/DE, Michigan (6-4, 277 lbs, 4.58 forty)
Size, speed, power, heavy hands, can play multiple roles for Todd Bowles'. Enough base to anchor, power to disrupt interior, speed off edge.
9. Buffalo Bills - Andre Dillard, OT, Washington State (6-5, 315 pounds)
Said to be the best pass blocker of the class. Riser during draft process with a solid Senior Bowl and capped it off with solid Combine. Can play LT.
10. Denver Broncos - Drew Lock, QB, Missouri (6-4, 228 pounds).
Elway kicked the can down the road last year. D getting older, Flacco isn't the answer. John likes big arms, good size, movement, aggressiveness.
11. Cincinnati Bengals - Devin White, ILB, LSU (6-0, 237 lbs, 4.42 forty)
Going from sloooow Burfict to uber-fast Dev who can cover acres over the middle. Perfect fit at dire need.
12. Green Bay Packers - Montez Sweat, DE/OLB, Mississippi State (6-6, 260 pounds, 4.41 forty, vert 36 inches)
DC Mike Pettine will try him everywhere but will start as an edge rusher. Long/lean so his frame can fill over time.
13. Miami Dolphins - Jonah Williams, OT, Alabama (6-4, 302 pounds)
He comes in with a solid pass pro resume and capable in the running game.
14. Atlanta Falcons - Ed Oliver, DT/DE, Houston (6.2, 287 lbs)
Seen as a top-four pick a few months ago tumbles to Dan Quinn who will look to unleash his interior disruptive force. Or might move him outside.
15. Washington Redskins - Daniel Jones, QB, Duke (6-5, 221 pounds)
If they don't make any moves and the board falls this way then this could be the pick.
16. Carolina Panthers - Garrett Bradbury, C, North Carolina State ( 6'3", 306 lbs, 4.92 forty, 34 reps, three-cone 7.4, short shuttle 4.53 - top six)
Agile, powerful, with elite athleticism. Dane Brugler says he is the top interior O-Lineman and DJ says he can take over for Kalil.
17. Cleveland Browns - Brian Burns, DE/OLB, Florida State (6-5, 245 lbs, 4.53 forty)
Long/rangy explosive, added bulk did not lose speed. Productive, 15.5 sacks Dorsey wants length/speed. Can cover MOF. Would thrive in Wilks-D.
18. Minnesota Vikings - Cody Ford, OT, Oklahoma (6-4, 329 lbs)
Big need filled. Not polished but can contribute immediately with physicality as a pass protector or paving the way in run game.
19. Tennessee Titans - D.K. Metcalf, WR, Ole Miss (6-3, 228 lbs, 4.33 forty, 27 reps, 40 1/2 inch vert).
Size, strength, and blazing speed. Prototype casting of what you want #1 WR to look like but may be limited on route tree.
20. Pittsburgh Steelers - Devin Bush, ILB, Michigan (5-11, 234 lbs, 4.43 forty)
Search for next Ryan Shazier ends here. Great fit.
21. Seattle Seahawks - Greedy Williams, CB, LSU (6-2, 185 lbs, 4.37 forty)
Steal, long, lean, speedy, physical corner with 'decent' agility. Good fit for Hawks-D.
22. Baltimore Ravens - Josh Jacobs, RB, Alabama (5-10, 220 lbs)
Eric DeCosta goes to the Wisard's alma mater to start his GM career. Three-down RB, good vision/power/elusiveness, decent receiver.
23. Houston Texans - Noah Fant, TE Iowa (6'4", 249 lbs, 4.5 forty, 39½ vert, 10'7" broad jump, 6.81 three-cone, 11.49 60-yard shuttle)
In dramatic movie trailer voice "Imagine if you will in a world with DeSaun Watson, DeAndre Hopkins, and Lamar Miller...."
24. Oakland Raiders (from Bears) - Clelin Ferrell, DE, Clemson (6-4, 264 pounds)
Can seal the edge as a run stopper and is explosive as pass rusher. Good pairing with Quinnin Williams to form stout D-Line.
25. Philadelphia Eagles - Christian Wilkins, DT/DE, Clemson (6-3, 315 lbs)
Talk of Eagles looking at Dexter Lawrence but take versatility of Wilkins.
26. Indianapolis Colts - Deandre Baker, CB, Georgia (5-11, 193 lbs, 4.52 forty)
Good size, decent speed, can play press man. Colts have a need.
27. Oakland Raiders (from Cowboys) - Marquise Brown, WR, Oklahoma (5-9, 166 lbs)
Vertical field-stretcher with elite speed, uber-quick exploding in and out of routes. Coming off Lisfranc. missed Combine but huge game-breaking potential.
28. Los Angeles Chargers - Jerry Tillery, DT, Notre Dame ( 6-6, 295 lbs, 4.93 forty, 34 ¼” arms, 32 vert, 9'7 broad)
Known to be solid as a three-technique his Combine numbers shown true upside as a pass rusher. Suspended at Fiesta Bowl in 2016, has matured.
29. Kansas City Chiefs - Byron Murphy, CB, Washington (5-11, 190 lbs, 4.55 forty)
Not huge but an aggressive play maker/ballhawk with solid cover skills.
30. Green Bay Packers (from Saints) - Jaylon Ferguson, OLB, Louisiana Tech (6-5, 259 lbs. )
Packers GM Brian Gutekuns said he wasn't sure if Clay Mathews would return. Explosive pass rusher, solid run stopper. Not invited to Combine, could be gem.
31. Los Angeles Rams - Irv Smith, TE, Alabama (6-2, 242 lbs, 4.63 forty)
Effective run blocker and sound route runner who flashed and raised profile at Combine.
32. New England Patriots - N’Keal Harry, WR, Arizona State (6-2, 228 lbs, 4.53 forty)
Not many holes so they go for upside. Solid base skill set, nice size, solid speed, who can make big plays after reception
Last edited by a moderator:
