Cody Ford, Panthers 2019 1st round pick

[top dawg]

Keep an eye on this big fella. He will be our new OT or OG, depending upon his proficiency. Matsko will make him a day one starter.

 

From The Draft Network:

BEST TRAIT – Functional Strength

WORST TRAIT – Footwork

RED FLAGS – Broken fibula suffered during sophomore year

Ford’s tape is among the best and most fun of the 2019 offensive line class, as he shows everything from high-end promise to unbelievably physical finishes. The muscle of the Oklahoma offensive line, Ford has just one year as a full-time starter under his belt, but already his mental processing and technique are pretty impressive. He’s a mauler at the point of attack, while also possessing the athleticism to get out in space and the agility in pass protection to shut down all types of rushers.

 

There is no question that right now his physical and athletic gifts are superior to his polish, but Ford has the traits to be a top-tier player in the NFL. He needs refinement and proper coaching, preferably at tackle first and then moving to guard if he consistently struggles on the outside. Ford’s ceiling may be higher at guard, but his value could be greater at tackle if he hits. The redshirt junior should be one of the biggest risers of the pre-draft process and has a legitimate shot to be a first round pick.

https://thedraftnetwork.com/2018/12/30/2019-nfl-draft-play-profile-cody-ford/

 

Not sexy, but needed. We can pick up on defense in the second and third rounds.

 

[The Lobo]

OL/DL should be our first two picks.  I’m all for this. Thanks for the info. 

[Heathbrad]

I'll rather get a wr first round , give cam some weapons 

[bigdog10]

I’m interested to see what is done with D Williams this offseason. If he is brought back, I think we are set at tackle with him and Moton. I’m not completely against the idea of drafting the best OL at 16 but our defensive end situation scares the hell out of me. We have to address that position or our defense will continue to struggle. 

[ScottyAbe31]

1 minute ago, Heathbrad said:

I'll rather get a wr first round , give cam some weapons 

WR is pretty much the last thing we need. Maybe in the 5th if there's a steal just to add depth but I see our entire draft being OL and pretty much every D position.

[Heathbrad]

1 minute ago, ScottyAbe31 said:

WR is pretty much the last thing we need. Maybe in the 5th if there's a steal just to add depth but I see our entire draft being OL and pretty much every D position.

We don't need oline , moton on left resign Williams put him on the right , Larsen center , what we do need is another fast receiver to get open quick so cam can get rid of the ball fast 

[Riverboat Ron]

Sorry he'll be gone by #16.

[Shocker]

That JakeDel dude on here probably has a take on Ford.  He was already hyping him in another thread.  Dude is a mountain of a man though (Ford not JakeDel). 

[ScottyAbe31]

2 minutes ago, Heathbrad said:

We don't need oline , moton on left resign Williams put him on the right , Larsen center , what we do need is another fast receiver to get open quick so cam can get rid of the ball fast 

Moore...Samuel...McCaffrey...they're all young and only getting better. Offence wasn't a problem this season until Cam's shoulder gave out but we still need one more O lineman to make us even better.

[ScottyAbe31]

Also Wright is pretty good at those quick, short routes.

[Khaki Lackey]

20 minutes ago, Heathbrad said:

I'll rather get a wr first round , give cam some weapons 

is this a new troll alt or an actual 12 year old?

[ncfan]

only 2 OL really worth the 16 spot

 

Jonah Williams 

Dalton Risner

[joeyxfresco]

Where’s Juliosantos’ source to confirm our interest in him 

[ncfan]

16 minutes ago, joeyxfresco said:

Where’s Juliosantos’ source to confirm our interest in him 

Have to wait until we interview the guy, bring him in.  Have a article about our OL coach wanting the kid, and everyone projecting us to get a OL, specifically that kid.

 

 

Then he'll come