Defensive Tackle: The Need that Shall Not be Named

[firefox1234]

I’ve kind of soured on Woods and Banks. Give me Kayden McDonald but if possible id prefer if we trade to the mid 20s.

[Cpt slay a ho]

I’m hoping fs in the first and dt in the second 

[shaqattaq]

3 hours ago, Soul Rebel said:

If you look at our depth chart, this has to be at the top of the primary needs list. Outside of a true rangy FS that balances Moehrig, I don't see any other "immediate" needs for 2026. 

Beyond this year, figuring out C, OT, TE1 and WR3 and probably CB2 (are we going to pay Jaycee and Mike Jack?) are on my radar. 

My list at 19 (in no order) :

Freeling

Thieneman

McNeil-Warren

McDonald

Miller 

Sadiq

 

I think CB is also low key going to be a selection earlier than anticipated...Chris Johnson on day 2 fits what we're looking for, IMO and he balled out at the combine. The salaries we just took on and BY9 coming up, I struggle to believe Mike Jack is a Panther next year.

 

 

 

I've been warming up to the idea of CB on day 2 (I haven't researched enough to give a name). We have our starters for 2026, so someone not ready to start day 1 is an option, I expect anyone we draft at 19 to be an immediate starter.

[rebelrouser]

Isn't Kayden McDonald more of a NT? Walter Football lists the top 3-4 DE as Peter Woods (R1), Caleb Banks (R1-2), Keldric Faulk could also play OLB (R1-2), LT Overton (R2-3), Darrel Jackson (R2-3).   

[frankw]

I am all for more large men on the defensive line. I want to see our divisional rival QB's flattened.

[Growl]

It’s slim pickings. Banks is extremely intriguing and is interesting as a five in our front, and is probably the only real option of the true DTs. I like Woods inside but he’s probably doesn’t have the length to play outside. McDonald just isn’t really the type of player you see go high. Average measurables, not much production against the pass. 
 

Faulk may actually garner some interest from us. He can play the 5, 4i, 3 in even fronts and is billed as a supposed edge player but I think he’s probably better suited for the above. They’ll like the idea of moving him around-but it’s not going to feel like the plug and play box tick that someone like Sadiq is going to give you. 

Edit: it could be noted that Faulk’s resume isn’t entirely dissimilar to what Nic Scourton’s was.

 

Edited 56 minutes ago by Growl

[rebelrouser]

I think Faulk or the Oregon Safety would be good picks at 19.