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Prospect you're most excited about? (1 Viewer)

Lacy + Patterson are the only two who have completely passed the eyeball test for me. Knile Davis looks good too. I've just barely begun to do my research on this Draft Class though.Marqise Lee looks sick from next year's class, btw.

 
I'll say this about Lacy--I usually watch complete cut-ups but I like to watch highlights as well to see the best a player can do all at once. And Lacy is the only RB whose highlight reel, to me, actually looks like the highlight reel of a future star in the NFL. He does all the little things that a guy his size, with his power, usually doesn't do. And its so subtle that it can be hard to pick up on unless you're switching between prospects and realize how much he looks like an NFL player out there already, in comparison to everyone else coming out (except for how he holds the ball sometimes, but that's a minor quibble and fixable).I say this as someone who, in relation to the general Shark Pool population, is "eh" on Gio, is high on Randle, and loves pre-injury Knile if he can get back to that. But Lacy is already a top-15 runner in the NFL before ever stepping on the field, and that's off the top of my head and being conservative. He's a complete back, although underutilized in the passing game in college.

 
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'ConnSKINS26 said:
I'll say this about Lacy--I usually watch complete cut-ups but I like to watch highlights as well to see the best a player can do all at once.

And Lacy is the only RB whose highlight reel, to me, actually looks like the highlight reel of a future star in the NFL. He does all the little things that a guy his size, with his power, usually doesn't do. And its so subtle that it can be hard to pick up on unless you're switching between prospects and realize how much he looks like an NFL player out there already, in comparison to everyone else coming out (except for how he holds the ball sometimes, but that's a minor quibble and fixable).

I say this as someone who, in relation to the general Shark Pool population, is "eh" on Gio, is high on Randle, and loves pre-injury Knile if he can get back to that. But Lacy is already a top-15 runner in the NFL before ever stepping on the field, and that's off the top of my head and being conservative. He's a complete back, although underutilized in the passing game in college.
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Lacy looks the part of an NFL RB more than anyone else - moreso than even pre-injury Lattimore IMO.
 
Tavon AustinI don't know what kind of fantasy player he'll be but I can't wait to see him play on Sundays. Should be a blast to watch.

 
'cstu said:
Tavon AustinI don't know what kind of fantasy player he'll be but I can't wait to see him play on Sundays. Should be a blast to watch.
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Tavon Austin for me as well. His skill set may not translate to NFL stardom or top flight fantasy production, but the guy is a lot of fun to watch play. Andrew Hawkins made my jaw drop a few times this year, and Tavon looks like he should be a similar player but on the next level talent wise. I'm hoping he's drafted into a good offense with a creative OC
 
Tyler Eifert is beastly, athletic, gets on top of defenders to grab the jump pass and catches like a pro already. I see a future star.

 
I think Da'Rick Rogers has as much athleticism as anyone in this draft. Yeah, I know he has character red flags, but that could provide a lot of value. He won't hurt my fantasy team's locker room.

 
Interesting with Lacy, that he'll likely drop lower than his value due to not working out at the combine. I hear lots of NFL teams were hoping to view his lateral agility skills relative to the other backs. At Alabama Lacy had 5 yards every play before contact which didn't require him to be shifty in tight spaces. That's the only big knock I hear on him. If he's going to be a top second round pick teams will have to be sold that he's got the wiggle necessary to be successful in the NFL.

 
'meyerj31 said:
Interesting with Lacy, that he'll likely drop lower than his value due to not working out at the combine. I hear lots of NFL teams were hoping to view his lateral agility skills relative to the other backs. At Alabama Lacy had 5 yards every play before contact which didn't require him to be shifty in tight spaces. That's the only big knock I hear on him. If he's going to be a top second round pick teams will have to be sold that he's got the wiggle necessary to be successful in the NFL.
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I very highly doubt teams are worried about his footwork/agility/quickness - he made people miss at a very high rate, including in tight spaces. I understand Bama's line was one of the best in recent memory, but there is plenty footage of him making people miss, and making something out of nothing. If he can run/perform at his pro-day, it won't matter. Teams use their own times anyway. I could see some teams wanting a 40 number, but I don't think his draft stock greatly depends on it. He had plenty of long runs against the fastest defenses in the nation.
 
Keenan Allen. I don't know what his 40 time will be, but he is just so smooth and fluid. Reminds me a little bit of AJ Green, who didn't really blaze his 40 either. I don't think he is quite on AJ's level, but I think he is a lot better than he is getting credit for.

 
I can't remember ever being this down on a class. There's nobody that I really like in this class from an FF standpoint.From an NFL standpoint, I want to see Ace Sanders play. One of the most entertaining talents in this draft:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQBIZprUxHc

 
I am just excied to see other people excited...trade offers may actually happen in league where i have a high pick.

 
Justin HunterAfter tearing his ACL, some of his speed was zapped. I think he could be the best WR in this class

 
Justin HunterAfter tearing his ACL in 2011, some of his speed was zapped. Now fully recovered I think he could be the best WR in this class

 
'TheFatKid said:
Terrance Williams, but I am a homer
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in that vein, I an not wait to see Denard Robinson come in as someone's 6th round pick and tear it up as a KR, PR or slot WR, scatback RB and just touch the ball, make a move and go to the house.....BTW, Tom Brady SUKKKKKKKED at the combine.peace
 
'ConnSKINS26 said:
'moderated said:
none of them.
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You'll catch up. Unless you really believe there's nothing to be excited about here. Which I think is a little crazy and taking the almost anti-hype of this draft way too far.I agree, people listen to the know nothings like Mayock, Kiper and and other talking heads... who really know nothing. They were also high on Russel and Leaf and not high on Brady and Terrell Davis.Someone in this draft will be beastly, a couple will, it how it works. Also, to show how much more the know nothings know, they were not high on Morris AT ALL!Also, a lot of know nothings here to think Lacy, Geno, Patterson, Eifert are nothing. Yup good call! Comical.
 
'BruceAlmighty said:
I think Da'Rick Rogers has as much athleticism as anyone in this draft. Yeah, I know he has character red flags, but that could provide a lot of value. He won't hurt my fantasy team's locker room.
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Really interested in him. I actually like the depth a lot at WR in this class.
 
'Hoosier16 said:
Travis Kelce, TE
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This is going to be a memorable TE class. Gronk,graham, Hernandez will have competition. Tyler EifertZach ErtzJordan ReedDion SimsTravis KelceA couple of these guys will end up absolute must start fantasy studs. Im sure I'm missing some guys here.
 
'Phenix said:
'ConnSKINS26 said:
'moderated said:
none of them.
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You'll catch up. Unless you really believe there's nothing to be excited about here. Which I think is a little crazy and taking the almost anti-hype of this draft way too far.
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I agree, people listen to the know nothings like Mayock, Kiper and and other talking heads... who really know nothing. They were also high on Russel and Leaf and not high on Brady and Terrell Davis.Well, to be fair, hundreds of experts spread across 32 teams, including scouts and general managers, the latter of whom get paid millions of dollars to evaluat talent and discern signal from noise, these guys all missed on Brady and TD, as well. Not sure why you're singling out Mayock and Kiper as know-nothings.
 
'teamramrod said:
'TheFatKid said:
Terrance Williams, but I am a homer
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in that vein, I an not wait to see Denard Robinson come in as someone's 6th round pick and tear it up as a KR, PR or slot WR, scatback RB and just touch the ball, make a move and go to the house.....BTW, Tom Brady SUKKKKKKKED at the combine.peaceThe combine is overrated, but there's a reason we all look back at Brady, TD and to a lesser degree Colston and Alfred Morris - these situations are rare. Denard is an interesting cat, maybe a slightly more talented Randle El type, but I'm not expecting anything more than that. (FWIW, Randle El was one of my all-time favorite players)
 
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