Mykel Williams... Edge at number 8?

[Jmac]

Mason and Abdul may very well be gone by 8. Would you pull the trigger on Williams if both are gone?

[jfra78]

Walker over Williams 

[Prowler2k18]

Best defensive player between Williams, Scourton, Johnson or Grant. Only offensive player I’d consider here is T-Mac.

[ProcessBlue2]

• Mason Graham
• Jalon Walker
• Mykel Williams
• Abdul Carter
• Will Johnson
• Nic Scourton
• James Pearce Jr.

 

In that order. 

Edited January 10, 2025 by ProcessBlue2

[Steves89]

I like him more than Abdul carter tbh. 

[WarPanthers89]

I wouldn’t be mad but honestly we should not feel the need to lock ourselves into edge with pick number 8, it should be the best player available regardless of position. We will have a top ranked player available at 8 which could be a CB, safety, DT, WR, etc

[CBDellinger]

Just now, WarPanthers89 said:

I wouldn’t be mad but honestly we should not feel the need to lock ourselves into edge with pick number 8, it should be the best player available regardless of position. We will have a top ranked player available at 8 which could be a CB, safety, DT, WR, etc

yes!

[Jon Snow]

5 minutes ago, WarPanthers89 said:

I wouldn’t be mad but honestly we should not feel the need to lock ourselves into edge with pick number 8, it should be the best player available regardless of position. We will have a top ranked player available at 8 which could be a CB, safety, DT, WR, etc

My philosophy has always been that you should only draft QB, LT or edge rusher inside the top 10. The reason being is that you are most likely drafting that high because you lack one or more of those positions. 

Now I know availability of those positions in any particular draft can be problematic especially they talent available. In our case this season I would rate edge rusher is number 1 on our list. The other two will vary depending on who you ask. I think they are OK for next year.

[Jackie Lee]

According to PFN simulator..

[Captain Morgan]

6'5 265...Carter is 6'3 259

I like Mykel's build more.  I know Carter is a physical freak, but I'm concerned about his run defense.  I

[CarolinaRideorDie]

I feel like he is even more raw and unpolished than Carter. He's an athletic freak for sure but we need a slam dunk pick and we shouldn't talk ourselves out of a good football player because of positional value. Luke was a top 10 pick and a MLB, was he overrated because of where he was picked at? Maybe, but I would draft him #1 overall in his draft looking back. 

[TheSpecialJuan]

4 hours ago, Jmac said:

Mason and Abdul may very well be gone by 8. Would you pull the trigger on Williams if both are gone?

The next Trevon Waller 

[rebelrouser]

There are 5 edge rushers that appear to be very close in terms of potential. I am praying that Milroe has an unbelievable combine and some idiot GM wants to trade down to 8 to take him. Not likely, but I can dream.

[GamecockSmitty4]

1 - Carter

2 - Kennard (his stock will jump after the combine). 

3 - T Mac

4 - Trade down