AFS Podcast - Brugler's Latest Intel on the WR class

[WUnderhill]

The buzz surrounding McConkey reminds me a lot of the pre draft buzz with OBJ. He starts the draft process as a 2nd round prospect and you just keep hearing about his route running and separation and it doesn’t add up to a second round prospect. Then sure enough on draft day he goes top 20.

[Navy_football]

3 hours ago, CarolinaLivin said:

If i could get one of:

AD mitchell, keon coleman, ladd mcconkey

 

and a later round addition of:

malik washington, jalynn polk, jalen mcmillan, jermaine burton

Exactly. I'm not sold on Burton, but other than that...

[frankw]

2 hours ago, jayboogieman said:

Thanks for posting.

I still want a center more than any other position. The Panthers don't have one and need somebody that can start there more than they need WRs, DEs, or whatever else. And a guy that couldn't cut it at center for other teams isn't going to magically be a good starting center for the Panthers either.

It's almost like people have forgotten Paradis. I'm in favor of adding some young talent to the Center position.

[Captain Morgan]

4 hours ago, Bear Hands said:

Robert, Nate & Dane had a great discussion on the class this week.  Really nice talk. 

Ze notes: 

-Marv is the clear #1.  Some teams technically have Nabers ahead of him, but it doesn't sound like those teams are ones in the top-10.

-Nabers & Odunze aren't far behind.  They are special and each would've been the #1 WR in the past 2 drafts.  

-They talked Bowers because he plays at TE, slot, and outside.  They're prety convinced he could be coveted.  Denver, Indy, and LAR were the best fits so those could be trade up candidates with a team like Chicago or Atlanta at 8/9.

-McConkey is high for a lot of teams.  His combination of Z and Slot ability could end up being 60%+ in the Z.  Can make things happen against zone and man.  Excellent, top notch route runner, gets open quicker than anyone in the class.  They said his skills and what he brings are the best fit for what Bryce Young needs in Carolina.

-AD Mitchell has some inconsistency issues that could put him anywhere from 22 to 40.  Still, extremely good prospect.

-Teams are the most split on Legette, Troy Franklin and Worthy.  Those guys could be anywhere from the 50s to the 70s.  

-Polk is a favorite higher than people think.  May not be a top-end #1, but he's a real Robert Woods esque contributor.

-Brugler's favorite receiver after the top few rounds: Malik Washington out of Virginia.  Our own @Verge 's favorite as well.  Powerful, twitchy, one of the best true pass catchers.  Is an instant contributor.

-Legette has real DK Metcalf top speed, yard eater.  But he's limited, you want him on runway routes where he gains speed.  He simply does not work himself open. #77 big board for Dane.  He's good for posts, crossers, verticals.  Early to Mid 3rd rounder comfort level.  He's past ~60 overall for a lot of teams.  Treylon Burks comparisons but looks bit better in some respects.  Special Teams guy at the start, developmental X.  Requires a very careful situation and offensive ecosystem.  

-McMillan - potential stud.  Scrappy in the run game, great instant slot ability.

-Roman Wilson has a 4th round grade.  

-Jermaine Burton has real skills, but is apparently a headache.  Also got in the doghouse for at least 2 of the many schools he played for.  Inconsistent, but sneaky big ceiling.  

-Their long shot "Puka Nacua" guy: Rice

 

 

 

fantastic info.  I know we've spent a lot of time X L, so in my mocks I've been taking him in the 2nd.  Sounds like we can get him in the 3rd.  That really frees up a lot of stuff.  

33 is going to be a really good player, probably someone who is not a receiver who would go in the first but got bumped by teams taking receivers (and rightfully so) in the first.

[Bear Hands]

3 hours ago, jayboogieman said:

Thanks for posting.

I still want a center more than any other position. The Panthers don't have one and need somebody that can start there more than they need WRs, DEs, or whatever else. And a guy that couldn't cut it at center for other teams isn't going to magically be a good starting center for the Panthers either.

A bit off topic but aside the common wishes (P-J, Barton, Van Pran), Limmer is a guy who could be a real fit for us and potentially come in with starting ability. Like him a lot in the 4th ish range

[jayboogieman]

2 hours ago, frankw said:

It's almost like people have forgotten Paradis. I'm in favor of adding some young talent to the Center position.