Former Charlotte Observer and now The Athletic's very own Jourdan Rodrigue's super duper full 7-round Panther mock draft 2020, here we go, ballin'

[pantherphan96]

Igbinoghene is very raw at CB but has good upside. Also would boost our STs greatly. not sure about the rest of the draft though.

[Shocker]

Starting to like the idea of Simmons.  

[Shocker]

https://www.pff.com/news/draft-the-pff-analytics-mock-draft-1-0

 

[TheSpecialJuan]

Relative Athletic Score: Projecting Derrick Brown’s value in the NFL

When evaluating Auburn DT Derrick Brown, how will NFL teams reconcile his poor measurables with the outstanding play he's put on film over the past few years?

[TheSpecialJuan]

Brown then posted decent explosion numbers, with a somewhat below-average vertical and above-average broad jump. That might have been disappointing for some, as Brown’s tape suggested a very explosive player, but at his size that was more than acceptable. What got heads turning, in a more negative way, was the horrible agility drills, as Brown finished his testing with a bottom tier 8.22 second 3-cone drill.

In a passing league, teams are always looking for an edge getting pressure. When that involves rushing up the middle, it’s always about finding the next Aaron Donald, the next Geno Atkins, or the next Chris Jones.

Could Akiem Hicks be a better comp for Derrick Brown?

Before the Combine, Derrick Brown was compared to Ndamukong Suh by some. But after posting agility times a full second slower than Suh, those were immediately replaced by comparisons to another larger player with a similar build, Akiem Hicks.

[TheSpecialJuan]

https://www.profootballnetwork.com/derrick-brown-2020-nfl-draft-prospect-relative-athletic-score/

[Jared Patterson]

Brown improved his score big time. Look at his video on twitter of his 3 cone. Also his coaches and professionals didnt want him to do the 3 cone at his pro day, but he did it on video a day later and improved his score. Its like maybe the new schedule for the combine wasn't a good thing?????

[TheSpecialJuan]

Brown is gonna drop out of the top 10, Kinlaw will be selected before him. 

[45catfan]

4 minutes ago, TheSpecialJuan said:

Brown then posted decent explosion numbers, with a somewhat below-average vertical and above-average broad jump. That might have been disappointing for some, as Brown’s tape suggested a very explosive player, but at his size that was more than acceptable. What got heads turning, in a more negative way, was the horrible agility drills, as Brown finished his testing with a bottom tier 8.22 second 3-cone drill.

In a passing league, teams are always looking for an edge getting pressure. When that involves rushing up the middle, it’s always about finding the next Aaron Donald, the next Geno Atkins, or the next Chris Jones.

Could Akiem Hicks be a better comp for Derrick Brown?

Before the Combine, Derrick Brown was compared to Ndamukong Suh by some. But after posting agility times a full second slower than Suh, those were immediately replaced by comparisons to another larger player with a similar build, Akiem Hicks.

He's not going to block a bunch of FGs, I can live with that.  Jumping ability for a DT is not a tangible metric for what they are asked to do.  Like the bench press for a punter.  

[bababoey]

28 minutes ago, 45catfan said:

He's not going to block a bunch of FGs, I can live with that.  Jumping ability for a DT is not a tangible metric for what they are asked to do.  Like the bench press for a punter.  

They use the vertical for how explosive a player is off the line.  Not really jumping ability.  But the combine itself I have problems with.  It started out as a place where all the teams could medically check out all the big name players.  Now it has turned into a show to see who is the most athletic.  Not who is the best football player.

[45catfan]

3 minutes ago, bababoey said:

They use the vertical for how explosive a player is off the line.  Not really jumping ability.  But the combine itself I have problems with.  It started out as a place where all the teams could medically check out all the big name players.  Now it has turned into a show to see who is the most athletic.  Not who is the best football player.

I got it, but I don't think the correlation is that strongly related. To me, the 10 yard split would be a better indication of that than broad jump or vertical jump.

I agree though, combine performances doesn't negate production of play on the field.  Then there are teams that get burned by guys who don't show up on tape, but train for and show well the combine

[Growl]

if we blow the 7th overall pick in the NFL draft on a 3rd wave prospect like javon kinlaw then my general apathy for this franchise right now is somehow going to skyrocket even higher 

[steven8989]

8 hours ago, Growl said:

if we blow the 7th overall pick in the NFL draft on a 3rd wave prospect like javon kinlaw then my general apathy for this franchise right now is somehow going to skyrocket even higher 

Or brown. U go BPA and even with QBs going early, he is not that great. I don't get the hype with him and definitely not taking Kinlaw there.

[Panthero]

Brown whipped ass most of the year. Even in the LSU game, where after the first two possesions for LSU, their OL started mugging Brown. All the SEC olineman said in exit interviews.....toughest DL? Brown.