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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/

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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.

I dunno Sax seems legit lol

Getting some people’s IDL3 in the 3rd round would be unreal. I’ve seen Tyleik leaning into 1st rounder contention on stuff, so, juicy drop in that scenario for a rising prospect (to say the least)

Will say, I was watching clips and J Stewart was a nightmare for potential 1st round OT Ersery w/Minnesota. Took care of that kid when they played.

Funny enough, that’s how they used Mykel some of the time at UGA (and how him numbers weren’t high) he slid inside - they had Walker and would use guys like Wilson II, Wilson, or Harris across from Walker at the edge on passing downs.

i wouldn’t get any hopes up for Warren, doesn’t seem like he’s in the cards for us even if available. Methinks it’s Graham, the Bulldogs or a trade down.

Mykel Williams OLB/DE Georgia Darien Porter CB Iowa State Josaiah Stewart OLB Michigan Roc Taylor WR Memphis Musician SAX Whereabouts Unknown ?

Not the first mock of guys in these ranks giving us Bech & TJ Sanders - wonder if they know something we don’t.

Josaiah Stewart: Especially if we get a bigger edge early.

Oh man I totally did the thing haha. Yessir

grandpa trumps the dad in this case haha

The Athletic FS had a Panthers fan write in about Mykel vs Jalon. Derrick K was surprisingly in favor of Mykel but gave a pretty compelling argument. You’re getting a baseline great run defender with some nice pass rush potential. You’re not getting the hyper athletic, violent, burst off the snap type, but he’s a grinder who can maintain a great level of play throughout a game. He’s the ideal type to eventually have paired with the more peppy/athletic edge rusher. No one says to avoid a 1B just because you don’t have or can’t find a 1A. And who knows, he could still become a double digit sack guy. 86” wingspan is monster. With Jalon, you’re using him as an EDGE. So you’re banking him fitting a super rare spot, that only Parsons has really followed through at. Myles Jack and others just didn’t work out as well. They mentioned you may just be getting a shorter Luvu-plus rather than a Parsons-lite. Mykel at 8 will not surprise me in the least, and it could be a solid move.

Yeah my guess too - so 8 and 111 for 11 and 43. I also have a hard time seeing Grant lasting that long - T Sweat did, but dropped bc of character concerns. From a write up and prospect spotlight standpoint this is nice, but from a predictive side, not so sure.

Fun write up. I like the idea of Golden for us but I’m just unsure if that’s where our FO’s head is at Round 1. Think he could be a great fit for our offense. So this scenario assumes SF trades 43 and 11 for 8? Ill be honest, not the biggest Kennard fan but otherwise good stuff.

It could make sense, but I don't know who it would be if we're talking QB. I just don't see the Steelers trading up that far, it's not in their blood. I strongly feel they're angling for Milroe or Dart, and will be patient. No need to get aggressive for those guys. Other teams won't have an issue letting the Saints pick Sanders haha. Our best shot is 1 of Campbell/Membou (or maybe it could even be Banks) are available & a team like SF or SEA with a boatload of picks and OL needs makes the trade. Or it's Jeanty and the Bears/Cowboys/etc. really want him. Put yourself in other team's shoes - no one else is worth trading up for. This draft is Carter, Hunter, & Jeanty...then a huge field (25+) of late-1st/early-2nd round talent. If anything, it's the OL scenario. Seattle or SF are the perfect spots - move into the teens, add a 2nd, and a future pick (at min) The only Shedeur options I see would be CLE (we get 33 & next year's 1st minimum) for 8 or NYG and we get 34, 99 and 2026 1st type package.

word of the day: prolix