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Okay I'm going to give this a shot, so feel free to tear it apart if need be, so without further a do, Lets Go!
My Thoughts:
Despite all the freakin ODJ trade talk, I'm going to focus on BPA while attempting to fill holes. We get a future LT to groom which I think is huge! Add 2 Edge Rusher's that can be rotated in year 1...Added 2 interior OL that I think can be starters in 2-3 years. Big fan of Cole at OC... Pitt WR has a skill set I think we could use on the outside..Added a TE a jack of all trades type that can hold onto the football so Higbee is on notice...Found our FS Davis replacement....Any lastly we took a chance on a RB w/ the thought to push for our #3 spot and be weapon out of the back field and push Cooper on Sts
1.23 Connor Williams LT Texas
In Indianapolis at the NFL Combine, Williams notched 26 reps on the bench press and a 5.05 second 40-yard dash. He also recorded a 34.0” Vertical Jump, 112” broad jump, 7.83 second 3-cone drill and 4.63 second 20-yard shuttle.
Scrap Williams’ injury-riddled 2017 tape and go back to his sophomore year. That season he was utterly dominant and allowed only four pressures all season. Not many true sophomores are capable of the level of play we saw from Williams in 2016, as he flashed all the tools necessary to be a high-level tackle in the NFL.
3.87 UCHENNA NWOSU, USC Edge Rusher
Flashes the athletic traits and speed off the edge that teams will be looking for but the overall tape is very uneven. Nwosu may not have the edge strength to handle run downs, however, if he tests well at the Combine as expected, teams may fall in love with his burst and eyeball a future role as a designated pass rusher.
4.111 HERCULES MATA’AFA, WASHINGTON STATE Edge Rusher
Mata’afa played a grand total of seven snaps this season outside the tackles, but tipping the scales around 250-pounds, the Washington State defender will have to end up there in the NFL. It’s intriguing that he still racked up double-digit sacks from the interior – often blowing past guards and centres at the snap with his lightning quick first step
4.135 MASON COLE, MICHIGAN OC/OL Projects to OC
Cole played both tackle and center at Michigan, but never quite mastered either. He’ll be on the interior in the NFL, where that cross-training could be seen as a positive. Cole also hails from a creative, pro-style run scheme at Michigan that should translate well at the next level.
6.176 Taylor Hearn, G, Clemson
Draft Prospect Outlook:
Phone-booth power blocker who wins with point-of-attack strength and a sound foundation. Struggles when stationary and faces a counter move. Mobile getting to second level.
College Recap:
Hearn redshirted his freshman season in 2014. He came to Clemson from Williston, S.C. as a three-star recruit according to the 247Sports Composite. As a redshirt freshman in 2015, he played in 14 games and recorded 180 snaps. As a redshirt sophomore, when Clemson won the national championship, Hearn started all 15 games and was tied for second on the team with 32.5 knockdowns.
This past season, Hearn was named a permanent team captain. He started all 14 games and had 29 knockdowns. He had two knockdowns while playing all 70 snaps against Alabama in the All-State Sugar Bowl, and was named team offensive player of the game for his efforts. - Anna Hickey, Clemson247
6.183 Jester Weah, WR, Pittsburgh 6-3/210
It took a while for Weah (wee-ah) to earn the playing time necessary to make a name for himself with NFL scouts, but the size/speed combination, body control, and solid hands he displayed during his junior year opened some eyes. He started seven of 13 games played, averaging 24.2 yards on his 36 receptions (870 yards), which ranked second in the nation. His 10 touchdowns were third in the conference, as well. His production as a senior dipped as the team's passing game declined, however (41-698, four touchdowns). The Wisconsin high school All-State pick (38-799, touchdown as a senior) and sprint champion (indoor 55-meters, outdoor 100 and 200-meter) redshirted in 2013, but did not catch any passes in 2014 (eight games played) and 2015 (nine games).
6.194 CHRIS HARNDON, TE Miami "Its All About the U"!
Herndon's athletic ability will flash on tape, but his college production was pedestrian and he's still very raw. He has TE2 potential if he can improve his upper body strength and hand placement as a blocker. While Miami used him as a "run after the catch" option, NFL teams may lock in on his ability to threaten defenses on the second and third levels. Herndon has exciting athletic ability, but there is still plenty of room for improvement before he becomes a factor in the NFL.
6.195 Siran Neal, S, Jacksonville State
Neal is a small-school prospect who scouts said impressed them durign the fall. The senior is a quality run defender and some coverage skills. Playing cornerback, he totaled 39 tackles with 11 passes broken up, a forced fumble and an interception in 2017. As a junior, he recorded 80 tackles with 11.5 tackles for a loss, .5 sacks, four passes batted, one forced fumble and an interception.
Jacksonville State had Neal playing corner, but scouts say that for the NFL, he projects to safety as he is kind of tight. However, he is a physical and aggressive defender who would fit safety well. They think Neal could be at least a good backup and special teams contributor. He helped his draft stock by having a decent week at the Senior Bowl.
6.198 Martez Carter, RB, Grambling State
One of the most underrated prospects in a deep running back class, Carter has been a dangerous, explosive weapon for the Tigers throughout his career. A versatile player who can score every time he touches the ball, Carter has been a productive playmaker as a runner, receiver, and in the return game.
My Thoughts:
Despite all the freakin ODJ trade talk, I'm going to focus on BPA while attempting to fill holes. We get a future LT to groom which I think is huge! Add 2 Edge Rusher's that can be rotated in year 1...Added 2 interior OL that I think can be starters in 2-3 years. Big fan of Cole at OC... Pitt WR has a skill set I think we could use on the outside..Added a TE a jack of all trades type that can hold onto the football so Higbee is on notice...Found our FS Davis replacement....Any lastly we took a chance on a RB w/ the thought to push for our #3 spot and be weapon out of the back field and push Cooper on Sts
1.23 Connor Williams LT Texas
In Indianapolis at the NFL Combine, Williams notched 26 reps on the bench press and a 5.05 second 40-yard dash. He also recorded a 34.0” Vertical Jump, 112” broad jump, 7.83 second 3-cone drill and 4.63 second 20-yard shuttle.
Scrap Williams’ injury-riddled 2017 tape and go back to his sophomore year. That season he was utterly dominant and allowed only four pressures all season. Not many true sophomores are capable of the level of play we saw from Williams in 2016, as he flashed all the tools necessary to be a high-level tackle in the NFL.
3.87 UCHENNA NWOSU, USC Edge Rusher
Flashes the athletic traits and speed off the edge that teams will be looking for but the overall tape is very uneven. Nwosu may not have the edge strength to handle run downs, however, if he tests well at the Combine as expected, teams may fall in love with his burst and eyeball a future role as a designated pass rusher.
4.111 HERCULES MATA’AFA, WASHINGTON STATE Edge Rusher
Mata’afa played a grand total of seven snaps this season outside the tackles, but tipping the scales around 250-pounds, the Washington State defender will have to end up there in the NFL. It’s intriguing that he still racked up double-digit sacks from the interior – often blowing past guards and centres at the snap with his lightning quick first step
4.135 MASON COLE, MICHIGAN OC/OL Projects to OC
Cole played both tackle and center at Michigan, but never quite mastered either. He’ll be on the interior in the NFL, where that cross-training could be seen as a positive. Cole also hails from a creative, pro-style run scheme at Michigan that should translate well at the next level.
6.176 Taylor Hearn, G, Clemson
Draft Prospect Outlook:
Phone-booth power blocker who wins with point-of-attack strength and a sound foundation. Struggles when stationary and faces a counter move. Mobile getting to second level.
College Recap:
Hearn redshirted his freshman season in 2014. He came to Clemson from Williston, S.C. as a three-star recruit according to the 247Sports Composite. As a redshirt freshman in 2015, he played in 14 games and recorded 180 snaps. As a redshirt sophomore, when Clemson won the national championship, Hearn started all 15 games and was tied for second on the team with 32.5 knockdowns.
This past season, Hearn was named a permanent team captain. He started all 14 games and had 29 knockdowns. He had two knockdowns while playing all 70 snaps against Alabama in the All-State Sugar Bowl, and was named team offensive player of the game for his efforts. - Anna Hickey, Clemson247
6.183 Jester Weah, WR, Pittsburgh 6-3/210
It took a while for Weah (wee-ah) to earn the playing time necessary to make a name for himself with NFL scouts, but the size/speed combination, body control, and solid hands he displayed during his junior year opened some eyes. He started seven of 13 games played, averaging 24.2 yards on his 36 receptions (870 yards), which ranked second in the nation. His 10 touchdowns were third in the conference, as well. His production as a senior dipped as the team's passing game declined, however (41-698, four touchdowns). The Wisconsin high school All-State pick (38-799, touchdown as a senior) and sprint champion (indoor 55-meters, outdoor 100 and 200-meter) redshirted in 2013, but did not catch any passes in 2014 (eight games played) and 2015 (nine games).
6.194 CHRIS HARNDON, TE Miami "Its All About the U"!
Herndon's athletic ability will flash on tape, but his college production was pedestrian and he's still very raw. He has TE2 potential if he can improve his upper body strength and hand placement as a blocker. While Miami used him as a "run after the catch" option, NFL teams may lock in on his ability to threaten defenses on the second and third levels. Herndon has exciting athletic ability, but there is still plenty of room for improvement before he becomes a factor in the NFL.
6.195 Siran Neal, S, Jacksonville State
Neal is a small-school prospect who scouts said impressed them durign the fall. The senior is a quality run defender and some coverage skills. Playing cornerback, he totaled 39 tackles with 11 passes broken up, a forced fumble and an interception in 2017. As a junior, he recorded 80 tackles with 11.5 tackles for a loss, .5 sacks, four passes batted, one forced fumble and an interception.
Jacksonville State had Neal playing corner, but scouts say that for the NFL, he projects to safety as he is kind of tight. However, he is a physical and aggressive defender who would fit safety well. They think Neal could be at least a good backup and special teams contributor. He helped his draft stock by having a decent week at the Senior Bowl.
6.198 Martez Carter, RB, Grambling State
One of the most underrated prospects in a deep running back class, Carter has been a dangerous, explosive weapon for the Tigers throughout his career. A versatile player who can score every time he touches the ball, Carter has been a productive playmaker as a runner, receiver, and in the return game.
