Excellent work, Wood. I tend to very much agree with the trade-up values you have in place. By everything we've seen/heard and are privvy to, the value of picks 1-12 are absolutely SUPER LOW this year (as GM's just have hugely varied values on these players).Anyway, wanted to give you a big pat on the back for these 2 picks:
These are 2 guys I've got to watch numerous times. I'd love for them to slide lower into the draft and have the Colts or Rams get ahold of them. I'd REALLY love to see the Rams get Roby, as this guy just reminds me of Ike Bruce in so many ways. With some good WR coaching, he's got that kind of potential.3.78 Houston Texans — WR Courtney Roby, IndianaCharlie Casserly can’t let Roby fall any farther, and opts to add the speedy receiver even though WR depth is hardly the Texans biggest need. Roby, a 4-year starter at Indiana, has experience at both split end and flanker, runs a 4.4 40, and is fearless over the middle.3.98 Seattle Seahawks — RB Brandon Jacobs, Southern IllinoisOnly die hard collegiate football fans realize that Auburn actually had 3 future NFL RBs on its roster. While Ronnie Brown and Cadillac Williams are household names, Brandon Jacobs was once part of the same backfield before transferring to Southern Illinois in a bid for more playing time. Jacobs is built more like an NFL defensive end (6’4”, 267 lbs.) than a running back, but runs well (4.55) and offers a bruising, move-the-chains style. Jacobs is an unproven receiver, although he acquitted himself well in drills. Importantly, Jacobs has been described as a “devastating blocker” opening the door for his use as a FB at times.