2016 PGSF NFL Mock Draft Round 3....On the Clock- Manch
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With the 38th selection, the San Francisco 49ers select, Jaylon Smith, LB from Notre Dame.
San Francisco isn't going to compete this year and by taking Smith (if he rehabs well) will get a 1st round talent, so, they will enter the 2017 season with 2 new first rounders and can really make a jump then. He may be the best tackler in the draft and can play the pass and the rush, in a 4-3 or 3-4. His versatility is off the charts. The 49ers have been plagued with injuries/retirements/busts/you name it, Murphy's Law has crushed this franchise. With Armstead and my prior selection, Buckner (plus Tank/Dial/Dorsey in rotation) on the edges and Williams up the middle, now Smith, Bowman, and Lynch to anchor the LB corp, I think the defensive front 7 is in great shape and maybe I can concentrate on some offense or CB value in later rounds.
CBS Writeup:
PLAYER OVERVIEW
Smith's draft stock took a hit on New Year's Day when he tore his anterior cruciate ligament and lateral collateral ligament in the Fighting Irish's Fiesta Bowl loss to the Ohio State Buckeyes, but still he opted to declare early for the 2016 NFL Draft. He is recovering after surgery and expected to miss the 2016 season, but still has an immense skill-set that will have teams considering him in the first round.
A player who Irish coach Brian Kelly said is the best he has ever coached, Smith was a consensus All-American in 2015. He tied his career high with 9.0 tackles for loss to go along with a career-high 115 tackles, a sack, five passes defensed and two fumble recoveries in 13 games before suffering his knee injury. That came on the heels of 111 tackles, 9.0 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks and a pair of passes defensed as a sophomore.
Smith is a freakish athlete who makes plays on the football field that few others at the college level are capable of making. He has the range, instincts and competitive drive that makes him a highly sought after NFL prospect.
Notre Dame's top tackler from 2014, Smith made most of the defensive calls as a true sophomore and separated himself as one of the top NFL prospects in the country.
STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES
STRENGTHS: He is a greased up athlete with natural twitch and flexibility, showing balance, burst and excellent speed in pursuit. Scouts are enthralled with Smith's explosiveness and it isn't difficult to understand why.
He reads plays quickly and keeps his eyes glued on the ball to collect himself in space and burst toward the ballcarrier with excellent closing speed. Shows tremendous secondary quickness to unhook himself from blocks and make up ground in a flash.
He might be the nation's most forceful tackler, generating incredible power to knock ballcarriers back. Smith is every bit as fast and fluid as he is powerful, however, slipping by (or leaping over) would-be blockers in the running game and dropping effectively in coverage.
It is the ability to play back in coverage and rush the passer that makes Smith such an exciting prospect, as proponents of the 4-3 and 3-4, alike, will see him as a true three down defender.
WEAKNESSES: Smith lacks elite take-on strength for the position and can be late to stack-and-shed. Will take some false steps and needs to add a dash of discipline to his playing recipe. Needs to tweak his strike zone and tackling mechanics, preferring to hug-and-slam instead of spearing and driving.
Needs to do a better job finding the ball in coverage once his back is turned to the quarterback. Suffered a devastating left knee injury in his final collegiate contest that required surgery (Jan. 2016) to repair a torn ACL and LCL.
IN OUR VIEW: In today's ultra-specialized NFL, defenses routinely substitute powerful linebackers on running downs and faster, more agile defenders on obvious passing plays. Teams won't have to swap Smith out, however. He started all 39 games the last three seasons, but in a cruel twist of fate, Smith suffered a serious knee injury in the Fiesta Bowl, putting his draft stock in limbo based on his rehab.
San Francisco isn't going to compete this year and by taking Smith (if he rehabs well) will get a 1st round talent, so, they will enter the 2017 season with 2 new first rounders and can really make a jump then. He may be the best tackler in the draft and can play the pass and the rush, in a 4-3 or 3-4. His versatility is off the charts. The 49ers have been plagued with injuries/retirements/busts/you name it, Murphy's Law has crushed this franchise. With Armstead and my prior selection, Buckner (plus Tank/Dial/Dorsey in rotation) on the edges and Williams up the middle, now Smith, Bowman, and Lynch to anchor the LB corp, I think the defensive front 7 is in great shape and maybe I can concentrate on some offense or CB value in later rounds.
CBS Writeup:
PLAYER OVERVIEW
Smith's draft stock took a hit on New Year's Day when he tore his anterior cruciate ligament and lateral collateral ligament in the Fighting Irish's Fiesta Bowl loss to the Ohio State Buckeyes, but still he opted to declare early for the 2016 NFL Draft. He is recovering after surgery and expected to miss the 2016 season, but still has an immense skill-set that will have teams considering him in the first round.
A player who Irish coach Brian Kelly said is the best he has ever coached, Smith was a consensus All-American in 2015. He tied his career high with 9.0 tackles for loss to go along with a career-high 115 tackles, a sack, five passes defensed and two fumble recoveries in 13 games before suffering his knee injury. That came on the heels of 111 tackles, 9.0 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks and a pair of passes defensed as a sophomore.
Smith is a freakish athlete who makes plays on the football field that few others at the college level are capable of making. He has the range, instincts and competitive drive that makes him a highly sought after NFL prospect.
Notre Dame's top tackler from 2014, Smith made most of the defensive calls as a true sophomore and separated himself as one of the top NFL prospects in the country.
STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES
STRENGTHS: He is a greased up athlete with natural twitch and flexibility, showing balance, burst and excellent speed in pursuit. Scouts are enthralled with Smith's explosiveness and it isn't difficult to understand why.
He reads plays quickly and keeps his eyes glued on the ball to collect himself in space and burst toward the ballcarrier with excellent closing speed. Shows tremendous secondary quickness to unhook himself from blocks and make up ground in a flash.
He might be the nation's most forceful tackler, generating incredible power to knock ballcarriers back. Smith is every bit as fast and fluid as he is powerful, however, slipping by (or leaping over) would-be blockers in the running game and dropping effectively in coverage.
It is the ability to play back in coverage and rush the passer that makes Smith such an exciting prospect, as proponents of the 4-3 and 3-4, alike, will see him as a true three down defender.
WEAKNESSES: Smith lacks elite take-on strength for the position and can be late to stack-and-shed. Will take some false steps and needs to add a dash of discipline to his playing recipe. Needs to tweak his strike zone and tackling mechanics, preferring to hug-and-slam instead of spearing and driving.
Needs to do a better job finding the ball in coverage once his back is turned to the quarterback. Suffered a devastating left knee injury in his final collegiate contest that required surgery (Jan. 2016) to repair a torn ACL and LCL.
IN OUR VIEW: In today's ultra-specialized NFL, defenses routinely substitute powerful linebackers on running downs and faster, more agile defenders on obvious passing plays. Teams won't have to swap Smith out, however. He started all 39 games the last three seasons, but in a cruel twist of fate, Smith suffered a serious knee injury in the Fiesta Bowl, putting his draft stock in limbo based on his rehab.
With the 39th pick the Jacksonville Jaguars select: Noah Spence, DE- Eastern Kentucky
Much like the BUCS, the Jags had an offense that could score, but also a defense that could not stop anyone.
Hargreaves in Rd 1 strengthens the secondary and adding Soence to last years lost pick in Fowler could immediately improve the jags pass rush which will help the back seven.
Much like the BUCS, the Jags had an offense that could score, but also a defense that could not stop anyone.
Hargreaves in Rd 1 strengthens the secondary and adding Soence to last years lost pick in Fowler could immediately improve the jags pass rush which will help the back seven.
With the....(mumble, mumble)...pick in the 2016 PGSF draft, the Buccos select Jonathan Bullard, DL, Hogtown U.
Can play anywhere on the defensive line, with ability. Stock helped by the performance of Mario Edwards Jr., from last years' draft, who showed a tweener can produce. Has the quickness and instinct to the snap to play outside, and the ability to break the gaps and stop the run inside. Excellent tackler. Needs to be coached up on technique. Needs some time in the weight room to improve overall strength. Plays with a high motor. Injury prone but plays hurt. His ceiling is high if he can stay healthy.
Can play anywhere on the defensive line, with ability. Stock helped by the performance of Mario Edwards Jr., from last years' draft, who showed a tweener can produce. Has the quickness and instinct to the snap to play outside, and the ability to break the gaps and stop the run inside. Excellent tackler. Needs to be coached up on technique. Needs some time in the weight room to improve overall strength. Plays with a high motor. Injury prone but plays hurt. His ceiling is high if he can stay healthy.
@FSU Fogel Getting Doctson at #37 is grand larceny!
There's been a lot of nice picks this morning: Dallas would certainly jump on Lynch if he were available there in the 2nd round (which he won't be). FSUgrad is correct about Smith. He's an amazing talent if he can recover from his knee injuries...SF would be essentially red-shirting him. Noah Spence went raving and failed a drug test at OSU...If he can stay clean, he's an immediate impact pass-rusher in this league.
There's been a lot of nice picks this morning: Dallas would certainly jump on Lynch if he were available there in the 2nd round (which he won't be). FSUgrad is correct about Smith. He's an amazing talent if he can recover from his knee injuries...SF would be essentially red-shirting him. Noah Spence went raving and failed a drug test at OSU...If he can stay clean, he's an immediate impact pass-rusher in this league.
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I've seen a lot of early mocks that had him going to the BUCS in rd1. I don't like him that much, but in Jax with Bradley loading the D up, he will have a chance to ease in. If fowler develops at all from his acl, along with Malik Jackson, and Senderrick Marks, Jax could have a tough line
I'm glad I didn't have to decide whether to take him for Tampa. He's first round talent, with Josh Gordon trouble (Gordon, who it was reported yesterday that Manziel had moved in with.....because if you are going to be toxic, you might as well take it Chernobyl levels).
I think there's a sit com just waiting to be made with those two.
Back in the '70s, both guys would be playing for the Raiders...no questions asked.
Just a heads up, but Colin Cowherd just said on his radio show that a source told him the Browns now prefer Goff over Wentz.
Was just flippin' channels.Lizards, you listen to Cowherd? For shame.
I've been starting to hear the same thing, though. Wentz seems like more of a prototypical NFL QB, but who knows. I think I saw the kid play like 3 times in college and all against sub-standard competition.
Having driven a truck, with only an AM radio, for work for years, I can honestly say sports talk radio is the worst. There's no way there are that many "long time listener, first time caller" out there.
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Heard the same with an update from bleacher report this morning. It's Cleveland so who knows
Can you update the post/thread name to reflect the awesome progress we've made today.
When I'm able to stop and login for a while yeah, I'm hit or miss for a few more hours
Sorry for the delay, I didn't have a chance to get on in the early afternoon yesterday.
With the 40th pick, the NY Giants select
CB Kendall Fuller, Virginia Tech.
Giants need a 3rd corner and someone to eventually replace DRC.
Scouting Report
STRENGTHS: Solidly-built for the position with adequate height and length. Agile, coordinated footwork to mirror, staying low in his pedal and collecting his feet to stay in phase. Smooth athleticism and hip-action, using his body position well to bracket and pinch receivers against the sideline.
Above average read/react skills to diagnose off the ball, showing a patient, but decisive process to plant, gather and go. Stings in run support and plays with a physical attitude. Nice job with his back to the ball, playing off the movements of the receiver to time his jumps.
Natural ballskills and aggressiveness, doing receiver-like things at the catch point (35 passes defended and eight interceptions over 28 career starts). Alert and always looking for work. Coachable and studious, working to hone his craft. His intelligence and intangibles are his best traits according to the Hokies' coaching staff (Virginia Tech defensive backs back Torrian Gray said Fuller is "...as smart an IQ football player that I've coached.")
High pain tolerance and prefers to play through issues. Has extensive experience on special teams coverages. Raised by a well-respected family with three older brothers who played at Virginia Tech before the NFL - Kyle (cornerback) was a 2014 first round pick to the Chicago Bears, Corey (wide receiver) was a 2013 sixth round pick to the Detroit Lions and Vincent (safety) was a 2005 fourth round pick to the Tennessee Titans, playing seven years in the league.
WEAKNESSES: Good enough speed for the position, but NFL receivers will be able to gain a step on him vertically in press-man. More smooth than twitchy, giving up separation at times to proficient route-runners. Room to improve his route recognition. Prefers to play the receiver and doesn't consistently get his head turned to find the football on time.
Needs to stay balanced with his jam at the line of scrimmage and walk the fine line of playing physical, but not overaggressive to get beat at the release (bad habit of leaning at the snap). Handsy downfield and still learning what he can get away with to avoid penalties. Needs to better protect his body to stay unglued from blocks.
Not a dangerous threat as a return man. Strong durability concerns - suffered a torn meniscus in his right knee during the preseason and after trying to play through the issue, opted for season-ending surgery (Sept. 2015); fractured his left wrist early in the 2014 season, requiring post-season surgery (Jan. 2015).
IN OUR VIEW: Although his game still needs refinement in areas, Fuller has very good short-area quickness with the controlled footwork and natural feel in coverage to develop into a reliable NFL starter like his older brother Kyle, except Kendall has better size and upside.
NFL COMPARISON: Tramon Williams, Cleveland Browns -- With his size, skill-set and tackling ability, Fuller best fits off-man and zone coverages and, like Williams, would benefit with a team that runs zone and cover-2 looks.
--Dane Brugler
Walter Football hasn't updated his scouting page since the 2015 pre-season (so I'd expect it done in the next couple of weeks prior to the draft).
With the 40th pick, the NY Giants select
CB Kendall Fuller, Virginia Tech.
Giants need a 3rd corner and someone to eventually replace DRC.
Scouting Report
STRENGTHS: Solidly-built for the position with adequate height and length. Agile, coordinated footwork to mirror, staying low in his pedal and collecting his feet to stay in phase. Smooth athleticism and hip-action, using his body position well to bracket and pinch receivers against the sideline.
Above average read/react skills to diagnose off the ball, showing a patient, but decisive process to plant, gather and go. Stings in run support and plays with a physical attitude. Nice job with his back to the ball, playing off the movements of the receiver to time his jumps.
Natural ballskills and aggressiveness, doing receiver-like things at the catch point (35 passes defended and eight interceptions over 28 career starts). Alert and always looking for work. Coachable and studious, working to hone his craft. His intelligence and intangibles are his best traits according to the Hokies' coaching staff (Virginia Tech defensive backs back Torrian Gray said Fuller is "...as smart an IQ football player that I've coached.")
High pain tolerance and prefers to play through issues. Has extensive experience on special teams coverages. Raised by a well-respected family with three older brothers who played at Virginia Tech before the NFL - Kyle (cornerback) was a 2014 first round pick to the Chicago Bears, Corey (wide receiver) was a 2013 sixth round pick to the Detroit Lions and Vincent (safety) was a 2005 fourth round pick to the Tennessee Titans, playing seven years in the league.
WEAKNESSES: Good enough speed for the position, but NFL receivers will be able to gain a step on him vertically in press-man. More smooth than twitchy, giving up separation at times to proficient route-runners. Room to improve his route recognition. Prefers to play the receiver and doesn't consistently get his head turned to find the football on time.
Needs to stay balanced with his jam at the line of scrimmage and walk the fine line of playing physical, but not overaggressive to get beat at the release (bad habit of leaning at the snap). Handsy downfield and still learning what he can get away with to avoid penalties. Needs to better protect his body to stay unglued from blocks.
Not a dangerous threat as a return man. Strong durability concerns - suffered a torn meniscus in his right knee during the preseason and after trying to play through the issue, opted for season-ending surgery (Sept. 2015); fractured his left wrist early in the 2014 season, requiring post-season surgery (Jan. 2015).
IN OUR VIEW: Although his game still needs refinement in areas, Fuller has very good short-area quickness with the controlled footwork and natural feel in coverage to develop into a reliable NFL starter like his older brother Kyle, except Kendall has better size and upside.
NFL COMPARISON: Tramon Williams, Cleveland Browns -- With his size, skill-set and tackling ability, Fuller best fits off-man and zone coverages and, like Williams, would benefit with a team that runs zone and cover-2 looks.
--Dane Brugler
Walter Football hasn't updated his scouting page since the 2015 pre-season (so I'd expect it done in the next couple of weeks prior to the draft).
Does this mean we need to start the draft over?
If we do, we're kicking out everyone who takes 20+ hours to pick
I hate to say it since it's not really fair to NoleinATL/the Rams, but I feel we need to reflect the trade for the picks upcoming here in the 2nd and (possibly) 3rd round to keep this as realistic as possible at this point. Maybe NiA could pick up his hometown Falcons to compensate since their manager bailed on us. (At least you did get a QB in Goff in the first round, NiA.)
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I'll get back shortly with my pick. I was hoping Fuller was still going to be available.
Thank goodness for the tagging capability... That has worked magic for this thing once that was utilized.
The Miami Dolphins select Xavien Howard, DB, Baylor with the 42nd pick in the 2016 draft.
Per CBS Sports,
STRENGTHS: Sports a broad-shouldered, well-developed frame and excellent size, overall, for the position.
Well-versed in man coverage, typically lining up one-on-one opposite the opponent's top receiver. Balanced, coordinated athlete with the fluid hips to turn and run, showing steady acceleration and good (albeit not great) overall speed. Physical defender who uses his imposing build and long arms to subtly squeeze receivers toward the sideline, limiting the space into which quarterbacks can attack.
Quick, active hands to rip at the ball as it arrives. Shows good hands for the interception, recording 10 in just two seasons as a starter. Shows good awareness of underneath targets, quickly leaving his primary responsibility to defend against short passes and in run support.
Good vision, agility and competitiveness to fight past would-be blockers and is a very willing tackler, showing good extension and strength to make the effective wrap-up stop.
WEAKNESSES: Too physical for his own good, drawing too many flags for early contact with receivers. Lacks elite speed and like most tall cornerbacks, struggles a bit with smaller, quicker receivers, needing a step to gather himself while changing directions and sometimes losing his balance.
Loses track of the ball, at times, on sideline passes, opting to rip at the ball as the receiver attempts to catch it, rather than turning towards the quarterback to potentially secure the interception. Was protected by a fierce pass rush at Baylor, limiting the number of double-moves he faced.
Only a two-year starter at Baylor.
COMPARES TO: Byron Maxwell, Philadelphia Eagles - Maxwell earned a massive contract from the Eagles after racking up interceptions and big hits opposite All-Pro Richard Sherman in Seattle. If protected over the top with a rangy free safety, Howard has the size, physicality and ball-skills to continue his big-play ways in the NFL.
IN OUR VIEW: With his broad frame, Howard looks more like an NFL safety than a traditional cornerback, but he possesses the natural coverage skills and confidence to remain on the perimeter. After redshirting his first season and seeing limited action in 2013, he emerged as a standout in 2014 and hasn't looked back since, developing into one of the Big 12's best all-around corners. With patience, he should develop into a starter at the next level, as well, projecting best in a press-heavy scheme.
--Rob Rang (2/13/16)
Per CBS Sports,
STRENGTHS: Sports a broad-shouldered, well-developed frame and excellent size, overall, for the position.
Well-versed in man coverage, typically lining up one-on-one opposite the opponent's top receiver. Balanced, coordinated athlete with the fluid hips to turn and run, showing steady acceleration and good (albeit not great) overall speed. Physical defender who uses his imposing build and long arms to subtly squeeze receivers toward the sideline, limiting the space into which quarterbacks can attack.
Quick, active hands to rip at the ball as it arrives. Shows good hands for the interception, recording 10 in just two seasons as a starter. Shows good awareness of underneath targets, quickly leaving his primary responsibility to defend against short passes and in run support.
Good vision, agility and competitiveness to fight past would-be blockers and is a very willing tackler, showing good extension and strength to make the effective wrap-up stop.
WEAKNESSES: Too physical for his own good, drawing too many flags for early contact with receivers. Lacks elite speed and like most tall cornerbacks, struggles a bit with smaller, quicker receivers, needing a step to gather himself while changing directions and sometimes losing his balance.
Loses track of the ball, at times, on sideline passes, opting to rip at the ball as the receiver attempts to catch it, rather than turning towards the quarterback to potentially secure the interception. Was protected by a fierce pass rush at Baylor, limiting the number of double-moves he faced.
Only a two-year starter at Baylor.
COMPARES TO: Byron Maxwell, Philadelphia Eagles - Maxwell earned a massive contract from the Eagles after racking up interceptions and big hits opposite All-Pro Richard Sherman in Seattle. If protected over the top with a rangy free safety, Howard has the size, physicality and ball-skills to continue his big-play ways in the NFL.
IN OUR VIEW: With his broad frame, Howard looks more like an NFL safety than a traditional cornerback, but he possesses the natural coverage skills and confidence to remain on the perimeter. After redshirting his first season and seeing limited action in 2013, he emerged as a standout in 2014 and hasn't looked back since, developing into one of the Big 12's best all-around corners. With patience, he should develop into a starter at the next level, as well, projecting best in a press-heavy scheme.
--Rob Rang (2/13/16)
We have never, in the past, changed the draft order once we started, regardless of any real life trades. I think it should stay as is.
