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Likely eyeing Jeanty/Hampton/Warren/Loveland Package could be: 20, 85, & their 2026 1st

Could very well be

I’m more in this camp. I’ve come around to him but he’s a 1B. What he won’t be able to change is his athleticism and burst. He just doesn’t have the type that’s going to be a 1A pass rusher for a team. He could definitely fill an important role but no one should be looking in respect to pressures or sack numbers with him. His ceiling isn’t some sky high thing, so I don’t get some of those talking points with him. He’s capped due to his limited athletic ability.

I'm not sure if NO will be as QB aggressive as some assume. They may focus on landing a top line prospect and slow rolling the rebuild for next year. Could see them roll the dice in R3-4 to compete with Rattler, maybe a Howard fit. I think the QB starved team's just take the gamble the Saints don't want Sanders, and target a mid to late 1st pick for a trade up to land him. Still don't think Milroe or Shough are going R1. But I think what may get lost in the trade up talk is about it being QB specific. A top team trying to get over the top could be the juicy trade (or two) that happens in round 1. Something I've flirted with is how aggressive Buffalo could be. They have the ammunition for a big trade up, and I think Golden would pair super well with Coleman. They need to cut to the chase and get playmakers there for Allen. So yeah, love the idea of a BUF/ATL trade where they move up for him. I'm even thinking about LAR getting aggressive for Warren or Loveland. Imagine McVay rolling into 2026 with that added piece for a future QB...

Royals has some stuff to work on, a bit refinement in the route running department. Also some hands issues. Was a gadgety guy, but has the skills to become more.

Noel plays big and physical combined with the short area quickness we need. He knows how to get open versus zone and man..and quickly. For being 5’11 he outplays 6’1 corners and knows how to get the ball. Just a damn quick guy with a super sound game, sharp cuts, can break a big play, and plays the game with supreme confidence. Just love his aggressive nature. He has a blend that is not super common which is the feisty/bursty quick cutting type but he’s very physical with DBs and can matchup outside no problem. He’s not this slot-only type that will shrink in the big leagues, he plays bigger. We also just don’t have that with Coker or XL, he fits them well and can play all 3 spots. Higgins is the ex-basketball prototype at WR that doesn’t always translate. He’s not as refined and there’s more projection needed with him.

They met with Banks a few times. Apparently love Zabel as well. I bet we could lure them with all those picks they have. They’ve been aggressive as hell this season and we have all the FO connections.

Oh look an IP with multiple usernames resurrects a thread where he was talking to himself on 3 accounts. Totally normal.

The one I still think is a juicy scenario is Seattle giving us 18, 50 and something in 2026 for 8. I think Banks is on the table for them (of course Membou if available), and I believe some teams may have Banks much higher. NO, MIA, SF, and more all with OL needs. If they want a legit OT, he may be one they use their sh*t ton of assets on. We could end up with a haul like Ezeiruaku, Noel, Mbow, Sanker…you could do a lot with it.

I’ve reset my wants: I just want Jaylin Noel. They can have the head scratching mid rounders per usual and I won’t be disappointed if we land Mykel in R1. But find a way to get Noel.

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2023 NFL Draft

Milroe has the tools but was all over the place play wise. Dart has the upside and hype going back to HS and USC, but nothing that really sets him apart. And transferring to Ole Miss really masked where he is developmentally. Prospective NFL offensive talent should start avoiding that program. We’ve experienced that (Corral, Mingo, etc)

Saints (Have done a ton of work on Dart & Jihaad) - Not much Shedeur noise. If they can’t trade down, they could just go for Campbell there, trade up for Dart into the back of 1/top of 2. Mykel & Stewart are also their types.

That scenario could shake out even without Sanders happening. If a team jumps LVR (or the Jags stay) to take Jeanty, it completely shakes it up; mainly bc there’s smoke about LV liking Jalon. So… 1-Ward 2-Hunter 3-Carter 4-Campbell 5-Jeanty 6-Walker 7-Membou vs Warren vs Graham - can see that war room being very conflicted. 2 massive needs at OL and TE could override BPA. 8-We end up with Graham. Maybe the reported UGA love has always been a baited tactic for getting Graham to drop haha. Do love the idea of him coming in. Would help offset the money we spent on the PSR from Kansas City/Wharton.

Some interesting Shough rumblings: https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2025-nfl-draft-rumors-many-scouts-have-louisvilles-tyler-shough-as-potential-first-round-qb-prospect/

No

He floated back there a few times for Texas I think. Think he could be a slot & outside guy matchup dependent. Envision a jacked up Mike Sainristil, a bit more capable on the outside. Arguably the best defensive playmaker - really interesting player.

Barron can play big nickel, FS and outside. Just depends on what teams think he is. Could be a roamer type and fit a team like LAR or MIN. Could go as high as LVR if they don’t land Jeanty, as low as late R1 IMO

Heck, could be Amos. Many teams think Barron may just be a NB.

Getting a general one going in the main forum a week ahead of the draft. Take this all with a grain of salt. This stuff usually ends up wildly different; but truths are peppered in. Notes as of late: The common top-4, barring trades: 1-Ward, 2-Hunter, 3-Carter, 4-Campbell (I do wonder if NYG take calls) Giants are seeing Shedeur once more but still sounds like they're leaning Carter (Maybe trading up from 34?) Jeanty to the Jaguars is starting to pick up legitimate steam. Vegas odds have dramatically increased, Brugler and a few others have switched him as their JAX choice at 5. If that happens, the Raiders could very well be eyeing Jalon Walker Jets choice to come down to Graham vs. Warren vs. Membou (if all 3 end up available) Panthers have been linked to both UGA guys, mostly Jalon Walker. Buuut do wonder what happens if Graham is there. Some links: Raiders Insider (Carpenter) reporting Walker buzz: https://www.raidersbeat.com/raiders-insider-team-believes-2025-draft-has-best-lb-prospect-since-micah-parsons/ Jets/Graham: https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/mason-graham-set-to-visit-jets-on-tuesday Brugler's Mock w/Jeanty @5: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6279834/2025/04/16/nfl-mock-draft-2025-full-seven-rounds-dane-brugler/ Jeanty-Jags: https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/amp/jaguars_rumors_insider_believes_jacksonville_could_take_ashton_jeanty_ahead_of_raiders/s1_17114_42056921 - Feel free to link, chatter, or paste in the poo from bluesky or x

Man Strange is going into year 3? Time flies. No more Engram but yeah, they could probably upgrade.

Yeah Graham wearing the Jags gear at his pro day and the new GM’s Rams background (was part of landing Fiske who is very similar) have me fitting them. And Strange was a 2nd round rookie last year. Who knows I could vibe totally wrong. But the Jets, yeah they’re team to watch there.

McShay and a few others have said the Jets are looking at Membou vs Warren. You could be right. Unsure about the Jags though.