2017 NFL Draft: Rounds 4-7

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Merlin said:
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Even though Smart grew up in Baton Rouge and was a first-team all-state pick, he did not get a chance to play SEC football, so he went to nearby Tulane to show his wares. Playing in every game as a freshman, he was credited with 14 tackles. Then he was rewarded with a starting role each of the next three seasons, increasing his production from his sophomore (47 tackles, 6.5 for loss, two sacks), junior (62 stops, 15 for loss, two sacks), and senior (67 tackles, 18.5 for loss, 5.5 sacks) seasons. He was a first-team All-American Athletic Conference pick in both 2015 and 2016 for his efforts.

ANALYSIS
STRENGTHS
Excited to play football on every single rep. Times up snap and is quick into the neutral zone. Always searching for the ball. Uses hand quickness to disengage and tackle on time. Good football instincts and quick to recognize and react to screens. Plays with quick hands and quick feet that get him in position to make plays. Gets to blocker's edge with low center of gravity to drive up the field and disrupt. Able to fill a stat sheet up against both run and pass. Feet and hands are a whirlwind of action that never stop looking for improved positioning. Catches blockers under their pads and has the leg drive to bull them back into the pocket.
WEAKNESSES
Short and squatty frame. Matched up against below average competition on most weeks. Plays straight-legged which limits his change of direction. Lack of length causes him to swing and miss in tackle attempts against shifty runners. May not have enough raw power to make up for his lack of size. Long-armed guards can stab his chest and stick him in neutral.
NFL COMPARISON
Rakeem Nunez-Roches
BOTTOM LINE
He's a three-technique only who lacks desired size and length, but his quickness and disruptive nature lead to consistent production week in and week out. Smart needs to be in an upfield scheme that takes advantage of his ability to play in the gaps. His draft stock will take a hit due to his lack of measurables, but he has NFL backup potential thanks to his ability to rush the passer.-Lance Zierlein
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So does this sound like Aaron Donald or what?
 
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Merlin said:
OVERVIEW

Even though Smart grew up in Baton Rouge and was a first-team all-state pick, he did not get a chance to play SEC football, so he went to nearby Tulane to show his wares. Playing in every game as a freshman, he was credited with 14 tackles. Then he was rewarded with a starting role each of the next three seasons, increasing his production from his sophomore (47 tackles, 6.5 for loss, two sacks), junior (62 stops, 15 for loss, two sacks), and senior (67 tackles, 18.5 for loss, 5.5 sacks) seasons. He was a first-team All-American Athletic Conference pick in both 2015 and 2016 for his efforts.

ANALYSIS
STRENGTHS
Excited to play football on every single rep. Times up snap and is quick into the neutral zone. Always searching for the ball. Uses hand quickness to disengage and tackle on time. Good football instincts and quick to recognize and react to screens. Plays with quick hands and quick feet that get him in position to make plays. Gets to blocker's edge with low center of gravity to drive up the field and disrupt. Able to fill a stat sheet up against both run and pass. Feet and hands are a whirlwind of action that never stop looking for improved positioning. Catches blockers under their pads and has the leg drive to bull them back into the pocket.
WEAKNESSES
Short and squatty frame. Matched up against below average competition on most weeks. Plays straight-legged which limits his change of direction. Lack of length causes him to swing and miss in tackle attempts against shifty runners. May not have enough raw power to make up for his lack of size. Long-armed guards can stab his chest and stick him in neutral.
NFL COMPARISON
Rakeem Nunez-Roches
BOTTOM LINE
He's a three-technique only who lacks desired size and length, but his quickness and disruptive nature lead to consistent production week in and week out. Smart needs to be in an upfield scheme that takes advantage of his ability to play in the gaps. His draft stock will take a hit due to his lack of measurables, but he has NFL backup potential thanks to his ability to rush the passer.-Lance Zierlein
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Sounds a bit like D'Marco Farr?
 
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I'm thinking at the very least that his effort, along with being shorter (a la Donald) will allow him to get leverage on taller O-linemen.
 
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I'd rather we get excellent football players that we haven't heard of than well publicized busts and underachievers...

Loving this draft
 
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Mikey Ram said:
I was just thinking and realized that I don't know who the backup C is ...
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My guess is that Kromer is going to move one of Wichmann, Donnal, or Brown. Keep in mind that Groy was a guard before Kromer converted him.
 
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DaveFan'51 said:
Jrry, could he be a Donald 2.0!?!
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Donald 2.0? Meaning he could be better than the current Aaron Donald? Not a chance. Donald is a once in a decade type talent and a future Hall of Famer. Tanzel Smart is a depth guy on the DLine, that is all. Still a really solid pick.
 
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Have yet to see an O-line pick, shows that Snead must've made reliable pickups in 2015. Hoping Kromer can turn them into respectable starters at least.
 
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JackDRams said:
A lot of good solid players still available for our next pick.
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And at just about every position you can name! Lots of Talent in this Draft!! I have two real favorites, but they're not O-Line, so ... IDK!
 
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yrba1 said:
Have yet to see an O-line pick, shows that Snead must've made reliable pickups in 2015. Hoping Kromer can turn them into respectable starters at least.
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Or they don't like the OLs in this class.
 
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