Cyrus Kouandjio revisted

[jarhead]

Here are a couple options in the mid rounds if we do not draft one early. 

 

Though very raw it seems Richardson is the more athletically gifted of the bunch according to Rang but needs to improve his technique which can be coached. 

 

 

 Billy Turner OT 9 North Dakota State Sr 6-5 315 2-3 95

 Jack Mewhort OT 10 Ohio StaterSr 6-6 309 3 111

*Antonio Richardson OT 11 Tennessee Jr 6-6 336 3-4 126

*Cameron Fleming OT 12 Stanford rJr 6-5 323 4

[Woodie]

Here are a couple options in the mid rounds if we do not draft one early. 

 

Though very raw it seems Richardson is the more athletically gifted of the bunch according to Rang but needs to improve his technique which can be coached. 

 

 

 Billy Turner OT 9 North Dakota State Sr 6-5 315 2-3 95

 Jack Mewhort OT 10 Ohio StaterSr 6-6 309 3 111

*Antonio Richardson OT 11 Tennessee Jr 6-6 336 3-4 126

*Cameron Fleming OT 12 Stanford rJr 6-5 323 4

 

If we don't go OT in the 1st, Mewhort is the guy I have my eye on.  He can play anywhere on the line, and would be solid at RT or LT.  I don't think he'll ever be an all-pro, but he should be a solid option if Bell can't make it at LT.  He'll probably go in the early-mid 3rd, so if we want him, we will either need to take him with #60 or trade up in the 3rd. 

 

Personally, I actually like the idea of double dipping at WR in the 1st and 2nd, then trading up in the 3rd for Mewhort.  That way, we could get a guy like Cooks or Lee plus someone like Moncrief or Latimer while still getting a good tackle.  That would give us our likely long-term starting WR's as well as a starting tackle.  It would go a long way toward alleviating some of the concerns people have about our WR corps.   

[dgr81]

@Gil_Brandt  38m

#Alabama OT Cyrus Kouandijo worked out for #Bucs, #Panthers. Has visits/workouts for 7 teams. Does not have to go to Indy for med re-check.

[Black]

I was listening to the radio yesterday, and they cited an unnamed source who believes Kouandijo's knees only have two years in them. 

[ctrcat]

I was listening to the radio yesterday, and they cited an unnamed source who believes Kouandijo's knees only have two years in them.

How could someone say that when he had no such issues at Bama? Where was this source in September 2011 when TD tore the ACL for the 3rd time in three years? Bottom line is the guy is an absolute monster and bonafide top 10 if not top 5 overall talent. He's still only 20 years old and big picture, it's surreal we could actually get someone of his size/skill at 28. JMO.

[El Chingon]

I was listening to the radio yesterday, and they cited an unnamed source who believes Kouandijo's knees only have two years in them. 

Ouch.

[GolfRasta]

Cyrus is def growing on me...

 

Cyrus/Moses in the 1st

WR 2nd (Moncrief/Matthews/BPA?)

Antonio Richardson in the 3rd

CJ Fiedorwicz TE in the 4th

 

I think this would be the best draft we can ask for...

 

SUPERBOWL!!!

 

Not sure if CJ Feidorwicz last to the 4th, but yeah I have a man crush on him as well...

[El Chingon]

 

@Gil_Brandt  38m

#Alabama OT Cyrus Kouandijo worked out for #Bucs, #Panthers. Has visits/workouts for 7 teams. Does not have to go to Indy for med re-check.

 

Sounds like Cyrus is back in the mix as a possible 1st round pick.

[Ace_Aladdin]

I think that is an interesting assessment. Sounds like he is still very raw .....Do you spend your 1st pick on someone that raw when the guy from Ohio State will be there in the 3rd?  Will we be reaching to pick a OT at 28? 

 

Lets hope GMan has the answers

 

 

KOuandjio's best year was 2012 when he had Warmack alongside him. IMO 2013 was a off year where he didn't focus or used his techniques properly which can be coached. His best attribute is run blocking and it would bring back the off tackles run for Williams &  Stewart   (Oath day's). He is 6'7" 322lbs with proportional build.

Strength : 

 

 

Terrific size with long arms. Uses his length to push rushers wide -- day trip to run the arc on. Has the ability to drop anchor and stymie the bull rush. Can latch onto, control and maul his man. Can hook and seal or widen the hole in the running game. Flashes the ability to bury defenders. Will be a 21-year-old rookie and has clear potential -- is physically gifted with raw, moldable tools.

[Soul Rebel]

Coming into the season, it was he, Matthews and Lewan to all possibly go top-12. Idk what happened along the way but there's so much misinformation and rumors swirling, that it's tough to get excited about him.

[GolfRasta]

Can Cyrus beat out Byron Bell for LT, or is he going to be better suited at RT?

[MedellinHeel]

Can Cyrus beat out Byron Bell for LT, or is he going to be better suited at RT?

 

is this a serious question? bell sucks. any first, second, or 3rd round OT will be better. 

[ctrcat]

IMO RT in 2014, maybe beyond, and I'm dang fine with that because he has the potential to literally be the best in the game at RT.

[stirs]

From what I have heard, his 2012 tape was great, thus his high status going into this past season.  But, his 2013 tape was not nearly as impressive.  Did he miss Warmack?  Are his knees getting worse?

 

You'd have to be very concerned just from the two tapes.