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BH's Big Board/Top-40ish Prospects (long write-up FYI)


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Either one would be a great pick at 8

 

6. Will Campbell OT LSU - He has all the tools and meets all the size wants for a LT in the NFL.  The top OL in the draft.  

7. Jalon Walker OLB Georgia - Walker is all over the place on boards.  For me, he’s a top-notch pass rusher.  I came away surprised at his power against lineman.  He brings a lot to the table, and is not a gimmick position-less guy.  He’s a dynamic EDGE who plays well in coverage and can help control the box.  With his pass rush & offball traits, he’s going to make an impact.  He just needs the right fit.  If a guy like Nick Herbig can do it at that frame, holy heck could Walker at his talent level.  

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13 minutes ago, countryboi said:

Bro got Mike Green behind Shemar Stewart, they dont come much more polarizing than that

I hope Green becomes a great player.  No offense to Marshall and the Fun Belt, but it's hard to imagine someone who racked up great numbers in a G5 conference having an easy transition to the NFL.  Our first 2 picks need to hit the field running on day 1.  

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16 hours ago, countryboi said:

Bro got Mike Green behind Shemar Stewart, they dont come much more polarizing than that

He is a twitchy lightning bolt with great bend against the undersized OTs Marshall faced, but I'm just having a hard time placing him too high.  He's got good hands and some legit finesse but the competition level and the unknown UVA incident that got him dismissed temper his expectations for me. Interviews will be big for him.  

Also, when he got engaged by bigger OLs, he notably got thrown off course.  He runs off the shear momentum of the snap and that initial burst & move.  It seems a lot of the tools are there but I'm hesitant.    

On Stewart's end, if you wanted to grab the most optimally built dude, it's him.  Ripped, athletic, length, he's like 6'6 280.  He's got the toolset just like Green to become a top guy.  He has moves too, but he hasn't racked up the sacks for some reason.  So on paper I wasn't thinking highly, but watching him, man, he's caving in OLs consistently and I'm not finding any huge problems with his game in the technical sense.  only thing were some minor pad level tendencies.   Pressures went way up this past year, he's developed well.     

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49 minutes ago, Bear Hands said:

He is is a twitchy lightning bolt with great bend 

Another name at Edge, Jared Ivey.

Another small school high production name: David Walker

That said, if we needed a defensive draft, this is the one.

And as far as Safety, we could grab 2 Dlineman and still be in a position in the 3rd to pick Emanworri, Winston Jr, Latham or Mukubu. 

At ILB I still kinda like Barrett Carter. Small but explosive. 

Good write up.

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4 hours ago, Aussie Tank said:

Great write up mate. What's your thoughts on Jalon Walkers pass rushing tool bag? 

So what I like about him so much is how well he maintains his balance once he gets initial contact on OLs. And when that happens, it’s his handwork combined with surprising power that makes for a real weapon. And once he either ghosts, swims or crosses (he has a bunch of moves/isn’t a one trick pony), his acceleration to wrap up a play is special. Once he clears a block, he makes sure the play is over. 

And considering those traits with his offball skills, you basically get a guy who can be absolutely perfect for simulated pressures in our nickel packages. He’s a perfect disguise weapon to for the 2HS. Would compliment Clowney well while we continue to stay patient about finding a large rusher/edge setter to compliment. 

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5 hours ago, ColumbusCounty said:

Another name at Edge, Jared Ivey.

Another small school high production name: David Walker

That said, if we needed a defensive draft, this is the one.

And as far as Safety, we could grab 2 Dlineman and still be in a position in the 3rd to pick Emanworri, Winston Jr, Latham or Mukubu. 

At ILB I still kinda like Barrett Carter. Small but explosive. 

Good write up.

I like Jared Ivey (and Princely as well). Ivey may not quite fit our defense from my view, he’s more suited to have his hands in the dirt the bulk of the time.

Princely is a guy I almost put on the list but he’s a bit too stiff and slow with his counter. Just doesn’t have the quickness you want but could definitely make an impact early situationally.

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