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2020 PGSF NFL Mock Draft Round 7. Mr. Not-So-Irrelevant chosen.

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Like a phoenix rising up from the ashes (sort of like the Cardinals are trying to do), this is an attempt to resurrect the mock NFL Draft we used to do for so many years on here. Participants had busy lives, so it fizzled out with the last incarnation being back in 2016.

Given the fact that many of us will have more free time in the upcoming weeks, this is offered as a distraction from the unsavory circumstances of real life. I have tagged most of the participants in our most recent draft. (Many of these users may not even be on Warchant any longer.). At NiA's suggestion, I've also included his invitees for our FedEx competition. If anyone else is interested in joining, feel welcome to do so. I'd like to at least have 10 participants, but up to 32 will do.

If/when you do sign up, it's first come/first serve on which teams are claimed. Some of us like Manch with the Raiders, Bobcat with the Texans, 67810 (the original commish) with the Bears, NiA with the Falcons, myself with the Chiefs, etc., have teams we annually pick for. 2nd or even 3rd teams can be picked up by various participants after the claiming of first teams dies down.

The first pick (the Bengals) will hopefully be on the clock within a week or so (once free agency calms down).

NOTE: I could only tag 10 users. Sorry for any previous participants left out.

We'll start with the first round listed in order to assign teams. Rounds will be added as the consensus agrees to do so

1. Cincinnati (NoleinATL)--Joe Burrow, QB, LSU
2. Washington (NoleLizards)--Chase Young, Edge, Ohio State
3. Detroit (NiA)--Isaiah Simmons, LB/S, Clemson
4. N.Y. Giants (Liz)--Mekhi Becton, OT, Louisville
5. Miami (NiA)--Tua Tagovailoa, QB, Alabama
6. L.A. Chargers (Liz)--Justin Herbert, QB, Oregon
7. Carolina (NiA)--Jeffrey Okudah, CB, Ohio State
8. Arizona (Liz)--Tristan Wirfs, OL, Iowa
9. Jacksonville (NiA)--Derrick Brown, DL, Auburn
10. Cleveland (Liz)--Jedrick Wills, OT, Alabama
11. N.Y. Jets (NiA)--CeeDee Lamb, WR, Oklahoma
12. Las Vegas (Liz)--Jerry Jeudy, WR, Alabama
13. San Francisco (NiA)--Henry Ruggs III, WR, Alabama
14. Tampa Bay (Liz)--Andrew Thomas, OT, Georgia
15. Denver (NiA)--Javon Kinlaw, DL, South Carolina
16. Atlanta (Liz)--C.J. Henderson, CB, Florida
17. Dallas (NiA)--Grant Delpit, S, LSU
18. Miami (Liz)--Justin Jefferson, WR, LSU
19. Las Vegas (NiA)--Tee Higgins, WR, Clemson
20. Jacksonville (Liz)--Austin Jackson, OT, USC
21. Philadelphia (NiA)--Laviska Shenault, WR, Colorado
22. Minnesota (Liz)--Jalen Reagor, WR, TCU
23. New England (NiA)--A.J. Epenesa, Edge, Iowa
24. New Orleans (Liz)--Jaylon Johnson, CB, Utah
25. Minnesota (NiA)--Trevon Diggs, CB, Alabama
26. Miami (Liz)--Josh Jones, OT, Houston
27. Seattle (NiA)--Xavier McKinney, S, Alabama
28. Baltimore (Liz)--K'Lavon Chaisson, Edge, LSU
29. Tennessee (NiA)--Yetur Gross-Matos, Edge, Penn State
30. Green Bay (Liz)--Denzel Mims, WR, Baylor
31. San Francisco (NiA)--Kristian Fulton, CB, LSU
32. Kansas City (Liz)--Kenneth Murray, LB, Oklahoma

ROUND 2

33. Cincinnati (NiA)--Isaiah Wilson, OT, Georgia
34. Indianapolis (Liz)--A.J. Terrell, CB, Clemson
35. Detroit (NiA)--Jordan Love, QB, Utah State
36. N.Y. Giants (Liz)--Noah Igbinoghene, CB, Auburn
37. Detroit (NiA)--D'Andre Swift, RB, Georgia
38. Carolina (Liz)--Marlon Davidson, DL, Auburn
39. Miami (NiA)--Jonathan Taylor, RB, Wisconsin
40. Houston (Liz)--Ross Blacklock, DT, TCU
41. Cleveland (NiA)--Ezra Cleveland, OT, Boise State
42. Jacksonville (Liz)--Patrick Queen, LB, LSU
43. Chicago (NiA)--Jeff Gladney, CB, TCU
44. Indianapolis (Liz)--Chase Claypool, WR, Notre Dame
45. Tampa Bay (NiA)--Cam Akers, RB, Florida State
46. Denver (Liz)--Damon Arnette, CB, Ohio State
47. Atlanta (NiA)--Neville Gallimore, DL, Oklahoma
48. N.Y. Jets (Liz)--Prince Tega Wanogho, OT, Auburn
49. Pittsburgh (NiA)--Brandon Aiyuk, WR, Arizona State
50. Chicago (Liz)--Trey Adams, OT, Washington
51. Dallas (NiA)--Jeremy Chinn, S, Southern Illinois
52. L.A. Rams (Liz)--Tyler Biadasz, C, Wisconsin
53. Philadelphia (NiA)--K.J. Hamler, WR, Penn State
54. Buffalo (Liz)--J.K. Dobbins, RB, Ohio State
55. Baltimore (NiA)--Zach Baun, Edge, Wisconsin
56. Miami (Liz)--Kyle Duggar, S, Lenoir-Rhyne
57. Houston (NiA)--Clyde Edwards-Helaire, RB, LSU
58. Minnesota (Liz)--Shane Lemieux, OG, Oregon
59. Seattle (NiA)--Robert Hunt, OL, Louisiana (Lafayette)
60. Baltimore (Liz)--Raekwon Davis, NT, Alabama
61. Tennessee (NiA)--Cole Kmet, TE, Notre Dame
62. Green Bay (Liz)--Justin Madubuike, DT, Texas A&M
63. Kansas City (NiA)--Cesar Ruiz, C, Michigan
64. Seattle (Liz)--Jonathan Grennard, Edge, Florida

ROUND 3

65. Cincinnati (NiA)--Solomon Kindley, OL, Georgia
66. Washington (Liz)--Matthew Peart, OT, Connecticut
67. Detroit (NiA)--Bryce Hall, CB, Virginia
68. N.Y. Jets (Liz)--Michael Pittman Jr., WR, USC
69. Carolina (NiA)--Bryan Edwards, WR, South Carolina
70. Miami (Liz)--Jalen Hurts, QB, Oklahoma
71. L.A. Chargers (NiA)--Troy Dye, LB, Oregon
72. Arizona (Liz)--Reggie Robinson II, CB, Tulsa
73. Jacksonville (NiA)--Jordan Elliot, DL, Missouri
74. Cleveland (Liz)--Logan Stenberg, OG, Kentucky
75. Indianapolis (NiA)--Jacob Eason, QB, Washington
76. Tampa Bay (Liz)--Ashtyn Davis, S, California
77. Denver (NiA)--Lloyd Cushenberry III, OL, LSU
78. Atlanta (Liz)--Zack Moss, RB, Utah
79. N.Y. Jets (NiA)--Ke'Shawn Vaughn, RB, Vanderbilt
80. Las Vegas (Liz)--Troy Pride Jr., CB, Notre Dame
81. Dallas (Liz)--Javelin Guidry, CB, Utah
82. Las Vegas (Liz)--Matt Hennessy, IOL, Temple
83. Denver (NiA)--Jonah Jackson, IOL, Ohio State
84. L.A. Rams (Liz)--Jordyn Brooks, LB, Texas Tech
85. Philadelphia (NiA)--Cameron Dantzler, CB, Mississippi State
86. Buffalo (Liz)--Netane Muti, OG, Fresno State
87. New England (NiA)--Joshua Uche, Edge, Michigan
88. New Orleans (Liz)--Akeem Davis-Gaither, LB, Appalachian State
89. Minnesota (NiA)--Amik Robertson, CB, Louisiana Tech
90. Houston (Liz)--Collin Johnson, WR, Texas
91. Las Vegas (NiA)--Alohi Gilman, S, Notre Dame
92. Baltimore (Liz)--Gabriel Davis, WR, UCF
93. Tennessee (NiA)--Tyler Johnson, WR, Minnesota
94. Green Bay (Liz)--Malik Harrison, LB, Ohio State
95. Denver (NiA)--Terrell Burgess, S, Utah
96. Kansas City (Liz)--Essang Bassey, CB, Wake Forest
97. Cleveland (NiA)--Thaddeus Moss, TE, LSU
98. New England (Liz)--Jake Fromm, QB, Georgia
99. N.Y. Giants (NiA)--Khalid Kareem, Edge, Notre Dame
100. New England (Liz)--Albert Okwuegbunam, TE, Missouri
101. Seattle (NiA)--Bradlee Anae, Edge, Utah
102. Pittsburgh (Liz)--Terrell Lewis, Edge, Alabama
103. Philadelphia (NiA)--Logan Wilson, LB, Wyoming
104. L.A. Rams (Liz)--A.J. Dillon, RB, Boston College
105. Minnesota (NiA)--K.J. Hill, WR, Ohio State
106. Baltimore (Liz)--Ben Brederson, OG, Michigan

ROUND 4

107. Cincinnati (NiA)--Donovan Peoples-Jones, WR, Michigan
108. Washington (Liz)--Van Jefferson, WR, Florida
109. Detroit (NiA)--Leki Fotu, DL, Utah
110. N.Y. Giants (Liz)--Lynn Bowden, WR, Kentucky
111. Arizona (NiA)--Lucas Niang, OL, TCU
112. L.A. Chargers (Liz)--Keith Ismael, OL, San Diego State
113, Carolina (NiA)--Brycen Hopkins, TE, Purdue
114. Arizona (Liz)--Joshua Kelley, RB, UCLA
115. Cleveland (NiA)--Willie Gay Jr., LB, Mississippi State
116. Jacksonville (Liz)--James Morgan, QB, FIU
117. Tampa Bay (NiA)--J.R. Reed, S, Georgia
118. Denver (Liz)--Quez Watkins, WR, Southern Miss
119. Atlanta (NiA)--Anfernee Jennings, Edge, Alabama
120. N.Y. Jets (Liz)--Terence Steele, OT, Texas Tech
121. Las Vegas (NiA)--Davon Hamilton, DL, Ohio State
122. Indianapolis (Liz)--Antoine Winfield Jr., S, Minnesota
123. Dallas (NiA)--Nick Harris, OL, Washington
124. Pittsburgh (Liz)--James Lynch, DL, Baylor
125. New England (NiA)--Harrison Bryant, TE, FAU
126. L.A. Rams (Liz)--Hakeem Adeniji, OL, Kansas
127. Philadelphia (NiA)--Alton Robinson, DE, Syracuse
128. Buffalo (Liz)--Yasir Durant, OT, Missouri
129. Baltimore (NiA)--John Simpson, OG, Clemson
130. New Orleans (Liz)--Stanford Samuels III, CB, Florida State
131. Houston (NiA)--Devin Duvernay, WR, Texas
132. Minnesota (Liz)--Francis Bernard, LB, Utah
133. Seattle (NiA)--Julian Okwara, LB, Notre Dame
134. Atlanta (Liz)--Darnay Holmes, DB, UCLA
135. Pittsburgh (NiA)--Nate Stanley, QB, Iowa
136. Green Bay (Liz)--Stephen Guidry, WR, Mississippi State
137. Jacksonville (NiA)--McTelvin Agim, DL, Arkansas
138. Kansas City (Liz)--Darrynton Evans, RB, Appalachian State
139. Tampa Bay (NiA)--Lamar Jackson, CB, Nebraska
140. Chicago (Liz)--L'Jarius Sneed, CB, Louisiana Tech
141. Miami (NiA)--Alex Highsmith, Edge, Charlotte
142. Washington (Liz)--Adam Trautman, TE, Dayton
143. Baltimore (NiA)--Eno Benjamin, RB, Arizona State
144. Seattle (Liz)--Ben Bartch, OG, St. John's (MN)
145. Philadelphia (NiA)--Kenny Willekes, DL, Michigan State
146. Philadelphia (Liz)--Case Cookus, QB, Northern Arizona

ROUND 5

147. Cincinnati (NiA)--Damien Lewis, OL, LSU
148. Carolina (Liz)--Javon Leake, RB, Maryland
149. Detroit (NiA)--Curtis Weaver, Edge, Boise State
150. N.Y. Giants (Liz)--Pete Guerriero, RB, Monmouth
151. L.A. Chargers (NiA)--Calvin Throckmorton, OL, Oregon
152. Miami (Liz)--Tyre Phillips, OL, Mississippi State
153. Carolina (NiA)--Charlie Heck, OT, North Carolina
154. Miami (Liz)--Benito Jones, DT, Ole Miss
155. Minnesota (NiA)--Jason Stowbridge, DE, North Carolina
156. San Francisco (Liz)--Shaquille Quarterman, LB, Miami (FL)
157. Jacksonville (NiA)--Antonio Gandy-Golden, WR, Liberty
158. N.Y. Jets (Liz)--Kalija Lipscomb, WR, Vanderbilt
159. Las Vegas (NiA)--Larrell Murchison, DT, N.C. State
160. Indianapolis (Liz)--Omar Bayless, WR, Arkansas State
161. Tampa Bay (NiA)--Quintez Cephus, WR, Wisconsin
162. Washington (Liz)--Luq Barcoo, CB, San Diego State
163. Chicago (NiA)--Jabari Zuniga, Edge, Florida
164. Dallas (Liz)--Charlie Taumoepeau, TE, Portland State
165. Jacksonville (NiA)--Isaiah Hodgins, WR, Oregon State
166. Detroit (Liz)--Antonio Gibson, ATH, Memphis
167. Buffalo (NiA)--Evan Weaver, ILB, California
168. Philadelphia (Liz)--Bryce Huff, LB, Memphis
169. New Orleans (NiA)--David Woodward, LB, Utah State
170. Baltimore (Liz)--Darrell Taylor, Edge, Tennessee
171. Houston (NiA)--Jonathan Garvin, DE, Miami (FL)
172. New Orleans (Liz)--Scottie Phillips, RB, Ole Miss
173. Miami (NiA)--Jake Hanson, C, Oregon
174. Tennessee (Liz)--Chris Rowland, WR, Tennessee State
175. Green Bay (NiA)--Jonathan Hightower, WR, Boise State
176. San Francisco (Liz)--Rashard Lawrence, IDL, LSU
177. Kansas City (NiA)--Casey Toohill, OLB, Stanford
178. Denver (Liz)--Nevelle Clarke, CB, UCF
179. Dallas (NiA)--Antoine Brooks Jr., S, Maryland

ROUND 6

180. Cincinnati (Liz)--Michael Pinckney, LB, Miami (FL)
181. Denver (NiA)--Cameron Clark, OL, Charlotte
182. Detroit (Liz)--Raequan Williams, DT, Michigan State
183. N.Y. Giants (NiA)--Michael Onwenu, OG, Michigan
184. Carolina (Liz)--Kyahva Tezino, LB, San Diego State
185. Miami (NiA)--Nick Coe, DE, Auburn
186. L.A. Chargers (Liz)--Anthony McFarland Jr., RB, Maryland
187. Cleveland (NiA)--D.J. Wonnum, DE, South Carolina
188. Buffalo (Liz)--Isaiah Coulter, WR, Rhode Island
189. Jacksonville (NiA)--Darius Anderson, RB, TCU
190. Philadelphia (Liz)--Josiah Scott, CB, Michigan State
191. N.Y. Jets (NiA)--Cameron Brown, LB, Penn State
192. Green Bay (Liz)--Shyheim Carter, DB, Alabama
193. Indianapolis (NiA)--Joe Bachie, ILB, Michigan State
194. Tampa Bay (Liz)--Cole McDonald, QB, Hawaii
195. New England (NiA)--Joe Reed, WR, Virginia
196. Chicago (Liz)--Raymond Calais, RB, Louisiana (Lafayette)
197. Indianapolis (NiA)--Simon Stepaniak, OL, Indiana
198. Pittsburgh (Liz)--Darryl Williams, IOL, Mississippi State
199. L.A. Rams (NiA)--Robert Windsor, DT, Penn State
200. Chicago (Liz)--Alex Taylor, OT, South Carolina State
201. Minnesota (NiA)--Danny Pinter, OG, Ball State
202. Arizona (Liz)--John Daka, Edge, James Madison
203. New Orleans (NiA)--De'Jon Harris, LB, Arkansas
204. New England (Liz)--Delontae Scott, Edge, SMU
205. Minnesota (NiA)--Khaleke Hudson, S, Michigan
206. Jacksonville (Liz)--Kyle Murphy, OG, Rhode Island
207. Buffalo (NiA)--Jeff Thomas, WR, Miami (FL)
208. Green Bay (Liz)--Sage Lewis, LB, FIU
209. Green Bay (NiA)--Darrion Daniels, DL, Nebraska
210. San Francisco (Liz)--Ron'Dell Carter, DL, James Madison
211. N.Y. Jets (NiA)--Tremayne Anchrum, OG, Clemson
212. New England (Liz)--Trishton Jackson, WR, Syracuse
213. New England (NiA)--Nick Tiano, QB, Chattanooga
214. Seattle (Liz)--John Penisini, IDL, Utah

ROUND 7

215. Cincinnati (NiA)--Jared Pinkney, TE, Vanderbilt
216. Washington (Liz)--James Proche, WR, SMU
217. San Francisco (NiA)--Chauncey Rivers, DE, Mississippi State
218. N.Y. Giants (Liz)--Lavert Hill, CB, Michigan
219. Minnesota (NiA)--Jared Hillbers, OT, Washington
220. L.A. Chargers (Liz)--Tyler Roemer, OT, San Diego State
221. Carolina (NiA)--Kevin Thurmon, DL, Arkansas State
222. Arizona (Liz)--Marquez Callaway, WR, Tennessee
223. Jacksonville (NiA)--Jared Mayden, S, Alabama
224. Tennessee (Liz)--Josiah Coatney, DT, Ole Miss
225. Baltimore (NiA)--Michael Ojemudia, CB, Iowa
226. Chicago (Liz)--Aaron Parker, WR, Rhode Island
227. Miami (NiA)--Jack Driscoll, OT, Auburn
228. Atlanta (Liz)--Giovanni Ricci, TE, Western Michigan
229. Washington (NiA)--Lamical Perine, RB, Florida
230. New England (Liz)--Calvin Taylor Jr., DL, Kentucky
231. Dallas (NiA)--Jauan Jennings, WR, Tennessee
232. Pittsburgh (Liz)--DeeJay Dallas, RB, Miami (FL)
233. Chicago (NiA)--Tipa Galeai, Edge, Utah State
234. L.A. Rams (Liz)--Quartney Davis, WR, Texas A&M
235. Detroit (NiA)--Dezmon Patmon, WR, Washington State
236. Green Bay (Liz)--Cohl Cabral, OL, Arizona State
237. Tennessee (NiA)--Jon Runyan, OL, Michigan
238. N.Y. Giants (Liz)--Quincy Roche, Edge, Temple
239. Buffalo (NiA)--Justin Strnad, LB, Wake Forest
240. Houston (Liz)--Kevin Dotson, OG, Louisiana (Lafayette)
241. New England (NiA)--Rodrigo Blankenship, K, Georgia
242. Green Bay (Liz)--Michael Warren II, RB, Cincinnati
243. Tennessee (NiA)--Tommy Kraemer, G/OT, Notre Dame
244. Cleveland (Liz)--Tyler Bass, K, Georgia Southern
245. San Francisco (NiA)--Kohl Leva, OG/C, Hawaii
246. Miami (Liz)--Brandon Jones, S, Texas
247. N.Y. Giants (NiA)--Tyler Clark, DT, Georgia
248. Houston (Liz)--Scott Franz, OT, Kansas State
249. Minnesota (NiA)--Darnell Mooney, WR, Tulane
250. Houston (Liz)--LeVante Bellamy, RB, Western Michigan
251. Miami (NiA)--Justin Herron, OG, Wake Forest
252. Denver (Liz)--Evin Ksiezarczyk, OL, Buffalo
253. Minnesota (NiA)--Saahdiq Charles, OT, LSU
254. Denver (Liz)--Freddie Swain, WR, Florida
255. N.Y. Giants (NiA)--Levonta Taylor, CB, Florida State
 
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I am in.


@NoleLizards I am dont think the tags worked as I didn't get a notice.
Just @ everyone and could include the fedex cup crew , they might be interested..
just a thought
 
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@NoleinATL @NoleLizards I am dont think the tags worked as I didn't get a notice.
Just @ everyone and could include the fedex cup crew , they might be interested..
just a thought
Thanks. I tried tagging individually, and they didn't show up. I'll try again. (Someone's seen this...It has 42 views.)

Are you claiming the Falcons again??

Okay, I tried again and it worked. I've also now included all of the participants in the FedEx comp per your suggestion.
 
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I appreciate the offer and I'm sure I'll follow the thread and probably comment about the picks here and there, but I won't be able to participate this year and I'd rather not hold up the line.

Feel free to let anyone else claim the Giants this year. I'm sure I'll be extra critical of their picks :D

Hope all that participate have a good time doing so. These threads used to be a lot of fun in the past.
 
I appreciate the offer and I'm sure I'll follow the thread and probably comment about the picks here and there, but I won't be able to participate this year and I'd rather not hold up the line.

Feel free to let anyone else claim the Giants this year. I'm sure I'll be extra critical of their picks :D

Hope all that participate have a good time doing so. These threads used to be a lot of fun in the past.
Unless @NoleinATL takes either odds or evens and I do the same, doesn't look like it's happening.
 
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I will post a reminder on twitter to see if any interest, if not. I am on the clock with the Bengals. Hint. This guy is already a fan of the mascot
 
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I will post a reminder on twitter to see if any interest, if not. I am on the clock with the Bengals. Hint. This guy is already a fan of the mascot
Pick at will. I'll take the Redskins...IRL, I'd try to trade down and choose an OT to replace Trent Williams. (However, we don't do trades on here any longer after that fiasco a few years back.)
 
With the first pick in the 2020 PGSF NFL Mock Draft the Cincinnati Bengals select

Joe Burrow QB, Louisiana State University

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The pick is a no-brainier that even the Bengals can not bungle. The guy had a prolific senior season that resulted in a National Championship. Burrow into a terrible organization with hopes of righting the ship.

NoleinATL career prediction: Philip Rivers

NFL.com Player profile
Overview
People's champ with rags-to-riches story arc culminating in one of the greatest one-year turnarounds in sports history. He's self-assured and plays with competitive toughness that teammates will gravitate toward instantly. He's a rhythm passer who benefited from tempo and scheme, but his vision, touch and read recognition made the offense special. He buys time for himself inside the pocket, but creates explosive, off-schedule plays outside of it with his arm or legs. He throws with staggering precision and timing, but he recognizes his own arm-strength constraints and is forced to shrink the field accordingly. His 2018 tape and unremarkable physical traits could clutter his evaluation for some, but he appears to be an outlier who simply developed and blossomed beyond those evaluation concerns. He's a smart quarterback with special intangibles and could become a Pro Bowler if a team tailors its offense to his specific strengths and comfort level.

Strengths
  • Off-the-charts football IQ and intangibles
  • Plays with brazen field presence and poise
  • Rapid ascension to chess master who can beat up coverages thrown at him
  • Initial field glances are often lies being told to safeties
  • Gets through full-field progressions with unique internal clock timed to the routes
  • Decisive from read to release with elite precision and placement
  • Stuck it into impossible windows on several occasions
  • Very good timing and anticipation
  • Throws pass-catchers away from coverage and into space
  • Throws with superb touch and trusts receivers to make the play
  • Deep dime-dropper, completing 55 percent with 24 TDs and 2 INTs in 2019
  • Separates from rush with deft climbs, slides and escapes
  • Above-average toughness in pocket and as runner
  • Unexpected wiggle to elude when scrambling
  • Makes explosive, off-schedule plays while on the move
  • Can deliver back-breaking runs to move the chains
Weaknesses
  • Polar opposite seasons in 2018 and 2019
  • A level of scheme fit is necessary
  • Below-average arm strength and average release quickness
  • Tends to work into more condensed areas of the field
  • Steep drop in accuracy on intermediate throws outside the numbers
  • Requires top-notch timing for out-breaking throws as a pro
  • Saw nose of ball dive on some throws field-side
  • Spotty high/low combo throws against long boundary CBs when they play it low to high
  • Early issues handling Clemson's disguised blitz packages
  • Scheme created clearer reads and easier one-on-one throws
  • Took sacks he didn't need to

@NoleLizards is on the clock--
 
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With the first pick in the 2020 PGSF NFL Mock Draft the Cincinnati Bengals select

Joe Burrow QB, Louisiana State University

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The pick is a no-brainier that even the Bengals can not bungle. The guy had a prolific senior season that resulted in a National Championship. Burrow into a terrible organization with hopes of righting the ship.

NoleinATL career prediction: Philip Rivers

NFL.com Player profile
Overview
People's champ with rags-to-riches story arc culminating in one of the greatest one-year turnarounds in sports history. He's self-assured and plays with competitive toughness that teammates will gravitate toward instantly. He's a rhythm passer who benefited from tempo and scheme, but his vision, touch and read recognition made the offense special. He buys time for himself inside the pocket, but creates explosive, off-schedule plays outside of it with his arm or legs. He throws with staggering precision and timing, but he recognizes his own arm-strength constraints and is forced to shrink the field accordingly. His 2018 tape and unremarkable physical traits could clutter his evaluation for some, but he appears to be an outlier who simply developed and blossomed beyond those evaluation concerns. He's a smart quarterback with special intangibles and could become a Pro Bowler if a team tailors its offense to his specific strengths and comfort level.

Strengths
  • Off-the-charts football IQ and intangibles
  • Plays with brazen field presence and poise
  • Rapid ascension to chess master who can beat up coverages thrown at him
  • Initial field glances are often lies being told to safeties
  • Gets through full-field progressions with unique internal clock timed to the routes
  • Decisive from read to release with elite precision and placement
  • Stuck it into impossible windows on several occasions
  • Very good timing and anticipation
  • Throws pass-catchers away from coverage and into space
  • Throws with superb touch and trusts receivers to make the play
  • Deep dime-dropper, completing 55 percent with 24 TDs and 2 INTs in 2019
  • Separates from rush with deft climbs, slides and escapes
  • Above-average toughness in pocket and as runner
  • Unexpected wiggle to elude when scrambling
  • Makes explosive, off-schedule plays while on the move
  • Can deliver back-breaking runs to move the chains
Weaknesses
  • Polar opposite seasons in 2018 and 2019
  • A level of scheme fit is necessary
  • Below-average arm strength and average release quickness
  • Tends to work into more condensed areas of the field
  • Steep drop in accuracy on intermediate throws outside the numbers
  • Requires top-notch timing for out-breaking throws as a pro
  • Saw nose of ball dive on some throws field-side
  • Spotty high/low combo throws against long boundary CBs when they play it low to high
  • Early issues handling Clemson's disguised blitz packages
  • Scheme created clearer reads and easier one-on-one throws
  • Took sacks he didn't need to

@NoleLizards is on the clock--

I'm just shocked I tell you!

I'll post Washington's selection in the morning. How would you like to divvy up the next few after that??
 
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I'm just shocked I tell you!

I'll post Washington's selection in the morning. How would you like to divvy up the next few after that??

I am good even odd, you take Atlanta ( which I hate them because of ALL their stupid draft mistakes anyway) and it stays even odd unless you have a different preference.

It is just me and you Liz, so we can make whatever rules we want..BOOM
 
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I am good even odd, you take Atlanta ( which I hate them because of ALL their stupid draft mistakes anyway) and it stays even odd unless you have a different preference.

It is just me and you Liz, so we can make whatever rules we want..BOOM
Sounds good...My selection's coming up soon.
 
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With the 2nd pick, the Washington Redskins select Chase Young, DE, The Ohio State University. 6-5, 264.

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TOSU sends yet another formidable edge defender to the NFL, following hot on the heels of the stellar Bosa brothers. The Redskins already have already assembled quite an impressive young defensive front, and the addition of a superb talent like Young could well make Washington's d-line the envy of GMs across the league for years to come.

Ideally, it would have been nice to trade down with a QB-needy team such as the Dolphins or Chargers and select an OT to replace the disgruntled and soon-to-be-traded Trent Williams and help protect a young developing QB. ...But alas, there are no trades allowed in this mock.

Per nfl.com:
By Lance Zierlein, NFL Analyst

NFL Comparison--Julius Peppers

Overview
Elite size, length and athleticism created loads of production and a vaulted pro projection, but Young's set of disruptive properties have yet to be fully weaponized. He's fairly basic as a pass rusher, with just a couple of go-to moves and an occasional inside counter, and yet he still managed 16.5 sacks in 2019. He has the traits to overwhelm many of the tackles he faces, and it won't take long for teams to add a bull-rush, a rip-and-run and a stab counter into his repertoire. He plays a little upright at the point of attack, and his ball awareness is below average, but those concerns aren't enough to counterbalance his range and agility as a run defender. Young possesses superior traits and the ability to wreck and alter offensive game-plans as a perennial All-Pro.
Strengths

  • Rare physical specimen with long, chiseled, pliable frame
  • Staggering leaps in high-impact production over consecutive seasons
  • Loose, fluid, agile, aggressive and explosive
  • Rush pace quickened substantially from 2018
  • Quick-twitch eruption out of his stance with first step
  • Provides early response to dislodge and clear the punch
  • Momentum/balance gives his rush extended life
  • Turns torso and flips hips to climb around tackles
  • Consistently targets QB's throwing arm when attacking the pocket
  • Power and size to play through blocker's edge
  • Operates with quick hands and rarely allows them to linger
  • Speed and length create expansive play-making radius
  • Low success rate for teams trying to run around him
  • Once he sinks his hooks in, it's over for the ball-carrier
  • Long, lateral slide for sudden step-around as edge defender
  • Heat-seeking missile with exceptional change-of-direction talent
Weaknesses
  • Non-factor in the playoff loss to Clemson
  • Field awareness and anticipation is below average
  • Loses track of the football at the mesh point
  • Gives some ground when setting the edge
  • Could use better anchor drop in his lower half
  • Rush plan heavily reliant upon athletic ability and traits
  • Initial hands lack purpose and skill in pass rush
  • Not very instinctive as a pass rusher
  • Needs to create more half-man entry points as a rusher
  • Telegraphs inside slide step counter
  • Will need better go-to moves to become less predictable as a pro


@NoleinATL You're up!
 
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Since we are doing no trades, I will pick fro Detroit, but this slot has trade written all over it IMO
 
With the 3rd pick in the 2020 PGSF NFL Mock draft the Detriot Lions select

Isaiah Simmons - LB/S Clemson
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The Lions need help all over their defense, so taking what may be the best player in the draft was an easy choice. Simmons has more value than Okudah as he provides versatility to the coaches that can have him cover the slot or rush the passer.

NFL.Com write up

Overview
Ascending hybrid talent with rare length, speed and versatility to create mismatches for the offense, depending upon alignment. He has a bachelor's at three positions (slot corner, safety, linebacker) but could earn a master's degree in complex workload with a more focused and defined job description than "jack-of-all-trades." He can handle zone or man coverage from a variety of spots on the field, which gives defensive coordinators a chance to disguise blitz packages and exotic post-snap looks. He'll miss run fits and can be misdirected due to a lack of instincts near the line, but his playmaking range outweighs those concerns for now. His unique potential to spy and shrink the field against dual-threat quarterbacks could push him way up the draft board.
Strengths
  • Rare versatility and matchup potential around the field
  • Allows coordinators freedom in game-planning
  • Explosive run-and-jump athlete
  • Second gear makes sideline-to-sideline range elite
  • When it spills wide, runners have no chance
  • Loose core should allow him to slither around blocks
  • Coil and strike-stopping power as open-field tackler
  • Superior finisher with length and agility for expansive tackle range
  • Unlocks exotic blitz packages and disguised coverages
  • Long speed to check seam-runners and wheel routes
  • Pain to try and throw over from zone
  • Can cover ground and close the gap in coverage
  • Aggressive to slap and dislodge throws
  • Could be antidote for zone-read and spy-needy quarterbacks
Weaknesses
  • Instincts near the line of scrimmage are a work in progress
  • Delayed read and respond as inside linebacker
  • Hasn't figured out angles and timing as downhill linebacker yet
  • Needs to fill out and learn to punch and play off blocks
  • Has issues getting unglued from blocking tight ends
  • Will lose contain duties from time to time
  • Doesn't have early speed burst from transitions in man
  • Confusion with coverage duties against North Carolina
  • Leggy short-area footwork in change of direction

Overview
Ascending hybrid talent with rare length, speed and versatility to create mismatches for the offense, depending upon alignment. He has a bachelor's at three positions (slot corner, safety, linebacker) but could earn a master's degree in complex workload with a more focused and defined job description than "jack-of-all-trades." He can handle zone or man coverage from a variety of spots on the field, which gives defensive coordinators a chance to disguise blitz packages and exotic post-snap looks. He'll miss run fits and can be misdirected due to a lack of instincts near the line, but his playmaking range outweighs those concerns for now. His unique potential to spy and shrink the field against dual-threat quarterbacks could push him way up the draft board.
Strengths
  • Rare versatility and matchup potential around the field
  • Allows coordinators freedom in game-planning
  • Explosive run-and-jump athlete
  • Second gear makes sideline-to-sideline range elite
  • When it spills wide, runners have no chance
  • Loose core should allow him to slither around blocks
  • Coil and strike-stopping power as open-field tackler
  • Superior finisher with length and agility for expansive tackle range
  • Unlocks exotic blitz packages and disguised coverages
  • Long speed to check seam-runners and wheel routes
  • Pain to try and throw over from zone
  • Can cover ground and close the gap in coverage
  • Aggressive to slap and dislodge throws
  • Could be antidote for zone-read and spy-needy quarterbacks
Weaknesses
  • Instincts near the line of scrimmage are a work in progress
  • Delayed read and respond as inside linebacker
  • Hasn't figured out angles and timing as downhill linebacker yet
  • Needs to fill out and learn to punch and play off blocks
  • Has issues getting unglued from blocking tight ends
  • Will lose contain duties from time to time
  • Doesn't have early speed burst from transitions in man
  • Confusion with coverage duties against North Carolina
  • Leggy short-area footwork in change of direction
 
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With the 4th pick, the New York Football Giants select Mekhi Becton, OL, Louisville. 6-7, 364.

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After spending premium picks on a star RB and a franchise QB the last two drafts, the Gents bring in this man/mountain to help open holes for/protect these assets. Becton's mind-blowing performance at the Combine (5.1 40) defied logic (if not the laws of physics) for a man his size.

Per NFL.com:

By Lance Zierlein,NFL Analyst

NFL Comparison-Bryant McKinnie

Overview
Enormous frame complemented by surprisingly nimble feet and functional athleticism to handle either tackle spot. Becton's combination of movement and force should allow him to fit easily into all running schemes, but he needs to play with better patience in order to control and redirect all that mass into centered blocks in both run and pass. His technique and set-up are better than expected in pass pro, while his size and length allow him to recover and redirect both inside and outside rushes. With all really big prospects, weight and quickness will be concerns, but Becton's areas of concern are correctable or manageable if he's disciplined enough to prioritize them. He has the potential to be a good starter on either side, but the weight creates an obvious low-floor scenario.
Strengths

  • Absolute giant with dense, proportional frame
  • Possesses rare 7-foot wingspan
  • Booming upper-body power blasts kick-out targets off their feet
  • Athletic enough to make his outside zone blocks
  • Fits up and runs feet to wash away defenders on lateral blocks
  • Potential to mash what's in front with more work
  • Mass can finish what the technique doesn't
  • Inside-out pass sets are well-balanced and smooth
  • Well-positioned to chunk hands during slide
  • Squeezes down to guard's hip when outside rush vacates
  • Adequate redirect to protect inside post
  • Long arms allow for emergency recovery
  • Well-positioned to chunk hands during pass set
Weaknesses
  • Weight could become a major issue without discipline
  • Opens outside half too early in pass sets
  • Throws himself off-balance when loading up punch
  • Natural quickness limitations require above-average awareness of blitz/twists
  • Unable to respond timely to cross-face stunts
  • High hands diminish leverage at point of attack
  • Needs better patience/control as positional blocker
  • Allows himself to work too far ahead of the landmark
  • Needs to get length involved in the block sooner
  • Needs to cinch and control rather than shoving down blocks/kick-outs
@NoleinATL You are on the clock, sir.
 
@Rishi The Giants' first round selection has been made. Feel free to throw fresh produce from the peanut gallery. ;)
 
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With the 5th pick in the PGSF NFL Mock Draft the Miami Dolphins select

Tua Tagovailoa QB University of Alabama

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Easy selection for the Dolphins, Tank for Tua was real, but the team actually improved and still get their QB. If not for the injury Tua is likely the #1 pick has all the talent to be an all pro, love this pick the Phins

Draft Network.com Player Profile

PROS: Love how controlled he is among chaos and somehow finds ways to stay in rhythm. He’s a cool customer that wins from the feet up in the pocket. Does a terrific job navigating the pocket, keeping his eyes down the field and finding his outlets under duress. He isn’t the tallest quarterback but the density of his frame is ideal for his style of play. He is balanced and rhythmic with his footwork in the pocket and is generally synched up properly with his routes. Has success challenging all levels of the field with sound accuracy. Takes full advantage of the incredible speed at his disposal with the Bama WRs and works the football down the field with excellent success. Generally does well to get himself aligned properly to his targets. Very deliberate with lower body follow through and rotation. There were some challenges late in the 2018 season but Tua generally reads coverages with comfort and understands coverage rotation while showcasing the ability to hit throws with anticipation. Processing speed is mostly sound. Does well to recognize opportunities pre-snap and execute post-snap. Love his overall tempo between his drops, progressions and trigger. Effectively mixes up his fastball and changeup based on the type of throw required for the situation. Makes some gorgeous touch throws that are dropped in the bucket and between zones. Impeccable character and leadership qualities.

CONS: Delivery features a slight hitch. Base will occasionally narrow and impact his release point. Has some intermittent issues staying on top of the ball on quick outs. Missed some coverage rotations vs Georgia and Clemson late in 2018 that led to costly turnovers. On a few instances (enough to note), it appeared that he didn’t read the same leverage as his receiver on some deep shots. Arm strength is good enough but he doesn’t have a cannon. Injury history is concerning.

BEST TRAIT - Accuracy

WORST TRAIT - Durability

RED FLAGS - 2019 Hip Injury

NFL COMP - Drew Brees

Tua Tagovailoa features a skill set that translates wonderfully to the style of offense that productive NFL teams employ. His quick processing skills, trigger, accuracy and ability to remain comfortable under duress are exceptional qualities that give him a great chance to succeed at the next level. Tagovailoa does have a concerning injury history, some room for mechanical improvement and modest throwing power to be mindful of. From an intangibles and leadership perspective, Tagovailoa has the right DNA to become the face of the franchise his organization can be proud of. He has the upside to start when he’s cleared medically and develop into an unquestioned starter for a prolific offense.
 
With the 5th pick in the PGSF NFL Mock Draft the Miami Dolphins select

Tua Tagovailoa QB University of Alabama

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Easy selection for the Dolphins, Tank for Tua was real, but the team actually improved and still get their QB. If not for the injury Tua is likely the #1 pick has all the talent to be an all pro, love this pick the Phins

Draft Network.com Player Profile

PROS: Love how controlled he is among chaos and somehow finds ways to stay in rhythm. He’s a cool customer that wins from the feet up in the pocket. Does a terrific job navigating the pocket, keeping his eyes down the field and finding his outlets under duress. He isn’t the tallest quarterback but the density of his frame is ideal for his style of play. He is balanced and rhythmic with his footwork in the pocket and is generally synched up properly with his routes. Has success challenging all levels of the field with sound accuracy. Takes full advantage of the incredible speed at his disposal with the Bama WRs and works the football down the field with excellent success. Generally does well to get himself aligned properly to his targets. Very deliberate with lower body follow through and rotation. There were some challenges late in the 2018 season but Tua generally reads coverages with comfort and understands coverage rotation while showcasing the ability to hit throws with anticipation. Processing speed is mostly sound. Does well to recognize opportunities pre-snap and execute post-snap. Love his overall tempo between his drops, progressions and trigger. Effectively mixes up his fastball and changeup based on the type of throw required for the situation. Makes some gorgeous touch throws that are dropped in the bucket and between zones. Impeccable character and leadership qualities.

CONS: Delivery features a slight hitch. Base will occasionally narrow and impact his release point. Has some intermittent issues staying on top of the ball on quick outs. Missed some coverage rotations vs Georgia and Clemson late in 2018 that led to costly turnovers. On a few instances (enough to note), it appeared that he didn’t read the same leverage as his receiver on some deep shots. Arm strength is good enough but he doesn’t have a cannon. Injury history is concerning.

BEST TRAIT - Accuracy

WORST TRAIT - Durability

RED FLAGS - 2019 Hip Injury

NFL COMP - Drew Brees

Tua Tagovailoa features a skill set that translates wonderfully to the style of offense that productive NFL teams employ. His quick processing skills, trigger, accuracy and ability to remain comfortable under duress are exceptional qualities that give him a great chance to succeed at the next level. Tagovailoa does have a concerning injury history, some room for mechanical improvement and modest throwing power to be mindful of. From an intangibles and leadership perspective, Tagovailoa has the right DNA to become the face of the franchise his organization can be proud of. He has the upside to start when he’s cleared medically and develop into an unquestioned starter for a prolific offense.

Damn! Ya'll ran that pick up there!! Not too surprising as the stinky fish have been tanking for a franchise QB for years it seems.

Give me a bit to catch my breath and I'll make the next selection.
 
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With the 6th pick, the Los Angeles Chargers select Justin Herbert, QB, Oregon. 6-6, 236.

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After failing to lure the Goat cross-country to replace long-time star QB Philip Rivers in free agency, the Chargers draft a hopeful franchise signal-caller to coincide with their move into new digs. A lifelong resident of Eugene up to and through college, Herbert's a west coast dude who should be able to acclimate easily with veteran Tyrod Taylor heading the QB room.

Per NFL.com:

By Lance Zierlein,NFL Analyst

NFL Comparison-Carson Wentz

Overview
Big, talented full-field scanner able to find the right read and sling it around the yard from the pocket or on the move. Herbert rushed throws in 2018, but he showed marked improvement in that area, excluding the Auburn opener. He trusts his protection while working through coverages and route development and has big-boy arm talent and drive velocity to stress and impress defenses. He's confident attacking downfield, but touch throws evade him and may have created tentativeness with certain short and intermediate throws. Ball placement requires additional emphasis, but upgrading to NFL skill talent could help him bloom. Herbert has a high ceiling and is the most physically gifted quarterback in the draft, but he doesn't have as many "wow" plays as expected for someone with his traits, experience and potential.
Strengths

  • Great size with filled-out, pro-ready frame
  • Full-field reader with experience in pro passing concepts
  • Operates with pre-snap plan and recognizes matchup advantages
  • Play-actions are bought and sold
  • Ball tucked near frame when scanning
  • Scans crisply through full slate of progressions without panic
  • Eyeballs deep safety, keeping him planted midfield
  • Played with better poise and calmer feet than in 2018
  • Throwing process is well-balanced, quiet and repeatable
  • Rocket arm can beat rangy safeties and keep tight windows alive
  • Able to alter arm slots to work around traffic
  • Fluid stride and throw rolling in either direction
  • Has zone-read ability and can roll downhill once he's flushed from the pocket
  • Put three rushing touchdowns on Wisconsin in the Rose Bowl
Weaknesses
  • Disappointing impact as passer over final four games
  • Play is more mechanical than maestro
  • Scouts say he leads by example but is not a commanding presence
  • Has issues finding touch on his tool belt
  • Flat throws found linebackers with interceptions/deflections
  • Toggles between caution and worry attacking first two levels
  • Uneasy challenging zone corners on high/low combos
  • Needs to trust his eyes and let it go in rhythm
  • Ball placement to lead receivers can be better
  • Deep shots and fades need more air under the ball
  • Struggles to escape sudden pressure
@NoleinATL You're up.
 
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With the 6th pick, the Los Angeles Chargers select Justin Herbert, QB, Oregon. 6-6, 236.

I know they will likely make this pick and he has all the intangibles that make him a high pick, but this guy gets a GM fired. He reminds me of Joey Harrington with a better arm
 
I know they will likely make this pick and he has all the intangibles that make him a high pick, but this guy gets a GM fired. He reminds me of Joey Harrington with a better arm
I wouldn't doubt it. In real life, I think they'll be furiously working the phones with the Skins.
 
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With the 7th pick in the PGSF NFL Mock Draft the Carolina Panthers select

Jeffrey Okudah CB Ohio State University

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Okudah is a talent and is a lock top ten pick who projects as a pro bowl corner with size and speed to lock up WR1

Draft Prospect.com write up

ANALYST'S REPORTS

  • Feet: I mean it's just stupid. Feet are unbelievably quiet and ability to pedal and shuffle outside of his frame while retaining balance and maintaining a base to recover and change direction in all angles of play. Has a variety of techniques to deploy at the line of scrimmage and in off cover alignments: ideally a soft-shoe player who can also play in the side shuffle or half turn.

    Man Technique: Is comfortable both getting and playing connected while carrying routes into the sideline/help, or playing in disconnected/trail techniques and undercutting breaking routes. Plays through the frame and disrupts route timing in the contact window and regularly gets his head back to the football before the receiver. Can anticipate route breaks ridiculously well, whether through feel, vision, or down/distance.

    Zone Technique: Understandably deployed zone coverage far less frequently than in man coverage (because he's so good at it), but has clear examples of route recognition, zone overlapping, baiting QBs into throws. Explosiveness and length create PBUs and his click-and-close allows him to fire through receiver's frame. Has a great instinct for a catch point.

    Press Technique: Put on the tape to teach the kids. Extremely chill at the line of scrimmage with the ability to mirror receivers' release moves; has an unbelievable knack for parsing release moves and understanding when he's being led astray. Able to get aggressive and generate displacement early in route concepts and has good power to absorb contact without losing balance.

    Ball Skills: It's legitimately upsetting how good he is. Explosive leaping ability with ideal length and timing to address the ball at the high point. Finds the catch point through the frame with insane quickness and consistency and creates PBUs with his physicality and hitting power. Able to recover in the trail, maintain downfield leverage on deep balls. He's just good at everything.

    Mental Processing: Has a tremendous feel for route distribution and drop sequencing. Always seems to feel when a back-shoulder play is developing or when a release move is lying to him. Reads the QB's drops from off coverage and zone alignments and understands how route spacing overlaps over zone coverage to take away primary reads.

    Reactionary Quickness: Haven't watched a player like this in the college level. He is never out of position and never incapable of recovering and attacking back to the football. Can bait throws by allowing separation and then closing distances at impossible rates. Invariably is the first to the football between himself and the receiver.

    Fluidity: Flexibility, foot fire, and balance are all elite levels, which lead to ridiculous fluidity in changing direction. Needs to have tremendous physical tools to match his processing speed and does so. Can speed turn at the line of scrimmage effortlessly, flip his hips into in-breaking routes and drive to close throwing lanes. Retaining balance and recovery ability through contact is unteachable.

    Tackling: He isn't the best tackling cornerback every; I don't care. Will melt off of contact at times and doesn't seem to have great grip strength. Hitting power is impressive and will generate turnovers and PBUs with ability to arrive on time with catch point. Inactive fill defender against the run who will let contact come to him.


    Round Grade: Incomplete

    Best Trait: Reactionary Quickness

    Worst Trait: Tackling

    Player Comparison: Jalen Ramsey


    Summary: Jeffrey Okudah's off a spaceship, man. Players with his flexibility and fluidity don't have his length and size, and even players with such a physical profile don't have the eyes and mind that Okudah does. Okudah's elite ability to play with both his eyes in the backfield and his back to the ball stems from extremely quick eyes, a balanced base, and insane reactionary athleticism. Okudah is never out of position and regularly baits QBs and creates opportunities to attack the football because of his elite range of motion. Okudah is scheme-transcendent and matchup-immune, and projects as a high-caliber starter in Year 1 with an All-Pro ceiling during his rookie contract.
 
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With the 8th pick, the Arizona Cardinals select Tristan Wirfs, OL, Iowa. 6-5, 320.

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Conventional wisdom has leaned toward the Cards choosing Kyler Murray's former OU teammate receiver CeeDee Lamb here.... However, with the grand theft of All Pro DeAndre Hopkins away from the Texans, Arizona decides to pick the Combine freak and 3-year starter Wirfs to shore up what's been a sieve of an offensive line and to help prevent their diminutive heirloom of a QB from being obliterated on national TV. (...And as a Nole, I know my o-line sieves!)

Per nfl.com

By Lance Zierlein,NFL Analyst

NFL Comparison-Bryan Bulaga

Overview
Right tackle with elite body type and freaky testing potential who might fall victim to elevated expectations based upon traits and Iowa pedigree. He has tremendous core strength and moves smoothly, over-sets and isn't the explosive drive-blocker former Iowa star tackle Brandon Scherff was. Wirfs has tools to handle gap-blocking duties while thriving in outside zone. If Wirfs can learn to play inside out and add a more effective jump-set into his repertoire, he could take a big step forward. Consistency of play could take some time, but he has the ability to become a good starter at either right tackle or guard.
Strengths

  • Elite body composition with lean mass and well-proportioned frame
  • State champ as high school wrestler
  • Weight-room monster -- can squat a bus
  • Quick out of his stance and into his work
  • Lateral quickness for move-blocking duties
  • Runs zone blocks up the field to elongate rush lanes
  • Has the upper-body power to press opponents off his frame
  • Above-average technician coming into league
  • Flipped from right to left tackle in some games
  • Pass-sets with basketball slides featuring smooth, quick steps
  • Ready hands with a compact, well-timed punch
  • Extended shuffle with rushers up and around the arc
  • Able to punch and re-set hands to battle rush counters
  • Alert to scan for post-snap games from defensive fronts
Weaknesses
  • Dominant traits, but doesn't consistently dominate with them
  • Needs level hat and pads as drive-blocker
  • Average explosiveness into initial contact
  • Plays on tip-toes at times and may have some ankle tightness
  • Inconsistent change-of-direction to second-level movement
  • Questionable length for extended block-sustain
  • Leads into pass sets with knee ahead of ankle
  • Issue with over-sets shows up on both run and pass game
  • Needs to be under control at junction point of the rush
  • Leans to outside foot on punch, opening his post
@NoleinATL You got next.
 
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@NoleLizards I know it is just the two of us , you up for all seven rounds?
I love the draft threads and have a TON of time on my hands
Provided we don't have to keep up this pace. :D

As a matter of fact, the ol' lady is wanting me to watch a movie rental with her now, so I'm taking a break.
 
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Provided we don't have to keep up this pace. :D

As a matter of fact, the ol' lady is wanting me to watch a movie rental with her now, so I'm taking a break.

Ha--awesome

Tell the ol' lady you will not watch Jumanji 3--the wife got me on that one last night...terrible, worse than terrible
 
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With the 9th pick in the 2020 PGSF NFL Mock Draft The Jacksonville Jaguars select

Derrick Brown DL Auburn University



The Jaguars are rebuilding , no better place to start than DLine-Brown is a beast who has all pro potential and can be foundation of defense for a long time


NFLDraft Network Write Up

Hand Technique/Length - Hands are precise! Lands powerful blows to offset forward push with good timing and placement. Little issue with pressing and extending his arms to establish stack of blocks before tossing or discarding blockers to uncover into desired gap and challenge the football.

Competitive Toughness - Surreal motor for a player of his stature. He's an absolute load in the middle, a heavyweight who wins positioning and is constantly playing on the plus side of the line of scrimmage. The only times he's bubbled is when he gets caught up in a huddled mess of traffic from a lot of bodies on the interior.

Two Gap Ability - Hand power and anchor allow him to roll up blockers with ease. Comfortable keying blocks and backfield action before shedding late to uncover as the ball carrier presses into his vicinity. Presence is stout versus individual blocks and he holds well vs. chips to maintain control and not get pushed.

Gap Penetration Skills - Thanks to his quickness he can be very potent in trying to shoot gaps, plus you tack on his functional balance and you'd better have quick feet to set up in front of him. Strong rip move and surface reduction to "get skinny" and slip through A-gaps when he's asked to do so.

Tackling - Black hole of a presence on the interior. If you run at him, shame on you -- odds are you're not going to get a lot of action without a double. He's got strong grip and a notable wingspan to reach out and clamp while still engaged with a blocker, too.

Flexibility - Surprisingly dynamic in lateral situations -- he's won off the edge by dipping the inside shoulder and running the edge. Pad level can get the best of him from time to time but when he's focused and intent he's stout and shows good coil through his stance to drive and roll up under the pads of blockers.

Pass Rush Counters - How many guys at this size do you know that can snatch an OT and dip to run the edge? He can. Impressive power in his hump move to work back across face and his rip/dip provides urgency to push through on a linear attack to the quarterback. Diverse and well developed here.

First Step Quickness - When he really wants to, look out! Absolutely freight train of a first step when he's teeing off at the snap, provides sudden push that will overwhelm centers and a lot of guards, too. If he takes you full man on man, he's into the body before you know what's hit you and put you into recovery mode.

Feet/COD - His cornering as a pass rusher is super impressive. There is a little bit of a limitation trying to gear down and redirect his momentum due to his frame and stature -- that's a lot of mass to stop on a dime. Not a lot of reps where he's isolated in space but if he's balanced, I like his odds to make the play.

Versatility - If you can dream something up, odds are he can do it. Can play up and down the line as a true nose, at 1T/3T/5T or even as a base end. He's a dream come true for multiple front defenses, where he can be moved and still execute different tasks at a high level.

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Best Trait - Explosiveness

Worst Trait - Short Area COD

Best Film - LSU (2019)

Worst Film - Alabama (2018)

Red Flags - None

Summary - Derrick Brown is one of the most complete interior defensive line prospects to pass through the draft process in recent memory. Odd fronts, even fronts, as a two-gap defender or a penetration player -- Brown is a dynamic force who wins in any way you could possibly need him to. His explosive power wins first contact or gaps with consistency and his upper body power, motor and instincts are all plus qualities. Plug and play starter with All-Pro potential at the NFL level.
 
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With the 10th pick, the Cleveland Browns select Jedrick Wills, OT, Alabama. 6-5, 320.

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The Browns had accumulated many shiny toys on offense heading into the 2019 season. However, once play began, their front was found...wanting. Cleveland signed Jack Conklin away from Tennessee in free agency, but the line can still use more shoring up in order to give Baker Mayfield every opportunity to develop into a premium QB and also to pave the way for Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt to have success on the ground.

Per The Draft Network:

Background: Both of Wills parents were and are still heavily involved in sports. His father, Jedrick Wills, Sr. is an assistant women’s basketball coach and his mother, Sivi Wills, is a former highly successful basketball player at Eastern Kentucky (1984-1987). At Maysville High School, she led the lady Bulldogs in scoring for three consecutive seasons (1983-1985). As a three-year varsity starter, Wills was a part of one of the best stretches in program history at Lafayette High School (KY). He helped the program reach back-to-back state championship during his final two seasons. The anchor of an offensive front that averaged 454.8 yards and 41.8 points per game.

  • After heavily leaning towards staying in-state and joining Kentucky, he opted to go another route in the SEC and head south. Signing with Alabama, he became the second signee from the Bluegrass state to sign with the Tide – following in the footsteps of running back Damien Harris. Playing in 11 games as a true freshman and starting one (Ole Miss), Wills was forced to earn his stripes by starting out in a reserved role.

    After showing improvements, he manned the right tackle spot for all 15 games during the 2018 season. His growth as a sophomore was evident as he led the team with only allowing one sack. Starting all 13 games during his junior season, he finished his career having started 28 consecutive contests. Wills went on to become an Associated Press second-team All-American.

    Scheme Fit: Man/Power Blocking

    Round Projection: Early 1st-Round

    Positives (+)

    Power/Vertical Push: Wills has breath-taking blocks on film and has others that make you sit up in your chair with how much movement he’s able to generate. Other-worldly strength levels allow him to engulf and embarrass some defenders on the edge. He not only possesses a powerful initial punch, but he has the strength longevity in order to continue with it throughout the duration of reps. He’s rarely ever satisfied with stunning first blows, he has the mentality to continue with it. Wills is quick and aware of his responsibilities. Always seeming confident in the effects of plays even prior to, he shows the ability to generate a considerable amount of movement to crater crater-like holes in defensive structures. He loves to throw around his wide frame as a run blocker and add even more flavor to an already bruising attack. There’s little mercy shown on the first or second levels when given a chance.

    Finishing Mindset: “He’s a dog” – that’s the first comment usually mentioned about Wills. The right tackle of the Crimson Tide attack, but he was the punisher among the group. He constantly finishes defenders and felt little remorse once seeing how effective his first blows can be. Wills drives anyone with the opposite color jersey into the turf and is in no hurry to help them up afterwards. He’s the living definition of a mauler or road grader.

    Quiet Feet: He possesses excellent match and mirror ability. Wills keeps upright posture and ready hands prior to contact point arrivals in order to cancel out desited avenues that once seemed available to rushers. Strong hands and quick swats at the opposition send them falling in a moment’s notice. Active feet match his busy hands as he’s always ready to attack and react to apparent moves.

    Negatives (–)

    Strength Trust: Wills will often demonstrates so much respect and confidence for his strength that he sacrifices his technique as a result. Low energy and inefficient lower half becomes even worse when solely relying on the benefits of his power. It’s easy to see when he plans to take this course of action based on the tempo of his feet out of his stance. For as much of a finisher that Wills has shown to be, he can get a bit relaxed when involved in a back and forth battle. It’s clear that he’s use to so many battles ending quickly that once a part of this type of fight, it can catch him a bit off guard, which results in a brief stoppage.

    Wide Base Operation: When attempting to create hard edges to bypass, his stance can become a bit wide – also to the point of where he can’t execute answer to counter moves that edge rushers execute against him. Wills plays with a much wider than shoulder width platform that creates a way too easy surface for defenders to explore multi-direction moves with little reactionary time for challenge from him.

    Mental Focus: Pre-snap penalties were a frequent problem as he recorded multiple false start fouls. At times, he becomes so eager to maul opponents that he forgets the snap count and it results in him jumping prior to the snap. An easy fix and one that shouldn’t be repeated as he gets more comfortable in the offense.

    Projection:

    There aren’t too many prospects that entered the pre-draft process with a hotter stock than Jedrick Wills. Playing only right tackle during his career with the Tide, his development went through the roof from his sophomore to junior seasons. That leap is what made evaluators highly intrigued with his skill set. A junkyard dog mentality carries over as both a run blocker and pass protector.

    His awareness and savvy flow throughout all types of situations in games, but it’s his mindset that sets him apart from the others in this class. A part of a loaded offensive tackle class, Wills name is right near the top. The jury is still out on whether or not he can transition to left tackle, but at worst, he’s a day one starter that can fulfill the requirements on the right side, but he also brings added nastiness immediately to an entire unit.

    @NoleinATL Take it away.
 
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With the 11th pick in the 2020 PGSF NFL Draft The New York Jets select

CeeDee Lamp WR Oklahoma



Pick is all about getting Darnold some weapons and Lamb is the most pro ready WR in the class.

NFL.Com Player Profile

By Lance Zierlein
NFL Analyst
NFL Comparison
Chad Johnson
Overview
Explosive, three-level playmaker and vital cog in one of the most potent offensive machines in college football over the last three seasons. Lamb uses speed and separation quickness to dominate competition in a scheme that frequently created open throws in space. His routes will need to become more efficient and crisp to beat man-to-man coverage against NFL size and speed, but his ball skills and explosiveness with the ball in his hand should allow teams to scheme him into explosive opportunities right away. Lamb has the potential to play any of the three receiver positions as a pro and should benefit greatly from the NFL's continued movement toward college-style passing attacks.
Strengths
  • Big-play talent on all three levels of the field
  • Havoc-wreaker with the ball in his hands
  • Averaged 21.4 yards per catch in 2019 as primary target
  • Changes route tempo and speeds to rock coverage to sleep
  • Glider who separates on all forms of crossing routes
  • Able to gather and open suddenly on back shoulders and comebacks
  • Awareness in working back to throws
  • Hand catches with good arm extension
  • Bouncy hops for jump balls
  • Makes late body adjustments to secure difficult deep catches
  • Slippery open-field runner with excellent vision
  • Has deceptive strength to shake free from arm tackles
  • Offers an instant upgrade as punt returner
Weaknesses
  • Slender build for consideration as a primary target
  • Frequently unchallenged by cornerbacks he played
  • Needs faster, more efficient press release against pro corners
  • Must learn intricacies of uncovering underneath
  • Routes need to be more focused and purposeful
  • Wasted motion and steps setting up his breaks
  • Could struggle with adjustment to combat catches
  • Scheme created feasts in wide-open spaces
  • Can do a better job as stalk-blocker
 
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With the 12th pick, the Las Vegas Raiders select Jerry Jeudy, WR, Alabama.

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All rise...HERE COME DA JUDGE! (Been waiting to say that. :D)

The Raiders have spent free agency largely addressing their defense. A year after trading away fellow Tide alumnus Amari Cooper, Vegas hopes they've found their new #1 wideout in Jeudy.

Per The Draft Network (Crabbs):

  • Route Tree - Wow. He's phenomenal in short spaces against press coverage and against off he'll produce false steps like clockwork. He's terrific setting up defensive backs and opening hips opposite his breaks. He's ran a full gauntlet of routes between the last two years with vastly different offenses and philosophies.

    Hands - There's some really crisp catches low and away where he digs out throws below the knees — but then there are a handful of other routine catches that he'll take his eye off of too quickly. The hand strength is quite good to squeeze the ball when he's working away from the frame.

    Contested Catch - Isn't an overly dominant physical presence and won't box out defenders on 50/50 balls but if the ball is thrown to daylight, he'll use quickness to beat his man to the spot. Has let concentration broken by defenders flashing late at the catch point and let ball slip through hands as a result.

    RAC Ability - Good luck. Nasty dead leg in the open field. Starts and stops on a dime. One of the more prolific start/stop athletes you'll see. He's super creative working out of the catch point, too — puts defenders in the spin cycle and claims ankles if he's one on one in the alley. Game breaker after the catch.

    Football IQ - One of the better route runners I've seen in recent memory coming out. Showcases elite quickness against press and at the top of routes. He shows terrific understanding of creating leverage for himself. Love the fact that he's been through significant scheme changes spanning from vertical spread to WCO.

    Vertical Receiving - He offers terrific speed and if he's facing press, he's got a good chance of cooking you early. If he's able to work hip to hip, odds are he'll gain half a step and it's on defenders to squeeze him and open strides enough to carry him without falling off his pace. Tracks the ball well over the shoulder.

    COD Skills - Man, his foot speed is something to behold. He's elite on that front and it translates to so many phases of his game. There's ample twitch and he rarely takes a false step or wastes movement. He'll toe the sideline well because he carries his speed into the boundary before cutting against pursuit.

    Speed - Top end juice in the open field. There's short area agility and when he's able to really open his strides, he's going to house it. Forces defensive backs to respect his vertical speed and then transitions that through his breaks to create separation underneath.

    Competitive Toughness - He doesn't have the most powerful frame, he's pretty wiry. He still punches above his weight thanks to his suddenness — but he's not a heavyweight and he can get bumped off his spot at the catch point if he's forced to wait for the ball or if he's squaring off against more patient DB.

    Blocking Skills - Stalk blocks are complimented with consistency in his releases off the LOS. He's got enough length to be enough of a pest to ride DBs past their run fit. He's not overly powerful but foot speed aids him in his efforts to stay walled off and keep inside leverage.

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    Best Trait - Route Running

    Worst Trait - Concentration Drops

    Best Film - Michigan (2019)

    Worst Film - Auburn (2019)

    Red Flags - None

    Player Summary - Jerry Jeudy is a top shelf receiving prospect with elite footwork, route running ability and suddenness to be a constant big play producer in the NFL. Jeudy offers dynamic foot speed and masterful route running ability and projects favorably to any style passing offense. Alabama's offensive diversity between 2018 and 2019 have Jeudy well versed in a vast array of routes and his fundamentals and technique will net early booming results for whoever selects him in 2020.

Take it away @NoleinATL .
 
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With the 13th pick of the 2020 PGSF NFL Mock Draft The San Francisco 49er's select

Henry Ruggs III WR Alabama



The run on talented WR1's continues as Ruggs fills an immediate need after losing Sanders in free agency. Ruggs has all the tools to be aPro Bowl WR1

Draft Express write up


Background: A former five-star recruit at Robert E. Lee High School (AL), Ruggs III was the ultimate all-purpose threat. As a senior, he finished with 38 receptions for 639 yards and nine touchdowns, while also racking up another 446 yards and three scores on the ground. Ruggs III struggled with a lot of adversity during the months leading up to his arrival at Alabama. Also a star track athlete, he went on to break the Class 7A state record (10.58) in the 100-meter dash. On March 3, 2016, his best friend Roderic Scott was tragically killed in a one car accident while driving to attend a basketball game in the area.

His dear friend had just committed to continue his basketball career at Jacksonville State. Going forward, Ruggs III made a vow to honor his fallen friend. Whenever he scored a touchdown, he raises three fingers in the air as a signal to his Scott, who always pushed him to be his best and told him months before his decision that he’d soon become a member of the Crimson Tide even though Ruggs III originally committed to Florida State.

Playing in all 13 games as a true freshman, his career in Tuscaloosa started quickly. He finished with 12 catches for 229 yards, and a team-high six touchdown catches. Ruggs III continued to improve as a sophomore, collecting 741 yards on 46 catches and 11 scores. One of the most explosive options in the country, 13 of his catches logged 20-yards or more. His development continued as a junior where he totaled 40 catches for 746 receiving yards and seven touchdowns in 12 starts.

Scheme Fit: Versatile

Round Projection: Early-Mid 1st-Round

Positives (+)

Absorbing Contact: Smaller stature, but Ruggs III body strength is vastly underrated. This trait also shows up in contested catch situations. Oncoming tacklers often bounce off of his body without impeding his running process as a result. Clean hits on him are often hard to come by because of his firmness while on the move. Breaking tackles are a huge part of his game once securing the catch and he’s able to unravel from them with ease. Even when coated by defenders, the threat of their presence doesn’t force him to become shy with using his hands to haul in catches.

Elite Burst/Route Over-exaggerations: Ruggs III is an absolute game changer who’s exceptional once the ball is in his hands. His instincts and feels as a runner are off the charts. He feels as if he can score whenever he gets his hands on the ball no matter the positioning on the field. Ruggs III has little regard for his body and will lay it all out on the line in order to pick up maximum yardage. As a route-runner, he utilizes supplementary head fakes and additional arm/shoulder movements in order to sell and persuade defenders every which way.

Flooring the Gas Pedal/Route Speed: The former Crimson Tide receiver has eye-popping straight line speed when given clear running lanes or coverage cushion. On quick patterns or tunnel screens, he has the footspeed and acceleration in order to leave defenders in the dust in a hurry. His dynamics as a running threat are elite and he’s a big play waiting to happen if given a hint of daylight. Ruggs III picks his feet up and puts them down at a rapid rate. He’s easily able to separate and pull away when in the clear and makes everyone else surrounding him look as if they are moving in slow motion.

Negatives (–)

First Level Traffic: He shows the ability to consistently defeat press coverage, but maintaining the win showed up as a problem often. Ruggs III has sudden movements at the line that help him win cleanly, but he was inconsistent with carrying out and finishing the rep. This was most evident when in stacked or slot alignments.

Scheme Creativity: The Tide scheme kept him on the move, which generated many touches form him. Used as the motioning option on jet sweeps and the chaser on the backside of bootlegs/rollouts, he was the beneficiary of many easy touches. Stacked alignments and pre-snap motions helped him remain clean and avoid challenges at the line from physical defenders. Remaining paired with a creative offensive coordinator will be a necessity for him in order to maximize his true value.

Route Physicality: His strength with the ball in his hands versus when without it are two totally different stories. He relies heavily on extra movements to create new planes for space when running routes. His physical presence and the ability to fight through contact on route stems are inconsistent. The good heavily outweighs the bad, but his lack of arm/hand usage in routes to fight through physicality is noticeable.

Future Projection:

A match made in heaven for the Tide’s multi-level passing game, he dominated in multiple areas, but it’s his ability to rack up yards after the catch that made him a difference maker during his three-year career. His physicality levels in his route stems could serve to improve, but defensive coordinators will be hesitant to come down and challenge him because of the vertical dynamic associated with his game.

A much better route runner than given credit for, he has the ability to stop on a dime in order to change directions without any extra needed steps. Ruggs III can win in the short-to-intermediate areas of the field as well. His speed forces defenses to guard every blade of grass, but even when doing so, he can leave tread marks on the playing surface from how fast he runs in an instant, Ruggs III is in line to become a top-15 selection and a prospect that can be an instant impact type of threat because of how translatable his skill set is into today’s game.
 
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With the 14th pick, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers select Andrew Thomas, OT, Georgia. 6-5, 320.

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Tom Brady has never been spry, and now he's 43 years old. The Bucs must do everything within their power to protect their massive investment. Taking a talented lineman here isn't exactly rocket science.

Per The Draft Network (Marino):



  • Run Blocking - Powerful worker in the run game. Does well to unlock his hips, accelerate his feet and create movement. Lethal working combos and down blocking. Long, physical and aggressive when pushing around SEC defensive linemen.

    Pass Blocking - Love how he brings the fight in pass protection. Has exciting moments of framing blocks, leveraging his hips and keeping rushers at the end of his reach. There are times with twitchier rushers where he can give up a step and he gets top heavy when recovering, leaving his feet behind. Has some erratic moments reaching his set points, particularly on vertical sets and he fails to get enough depth. Has some room for growth but his peaks are outstanding and he has the physical gifts to improve.

    Blocking in Space - Only average on pulls/climbs. Can get better with the angles he takes releasing into space so he can more consistently connect with moving targets. If he lands his punch on back seven defenders, it’s game over.

    Power - Outstanding power throughout his frame. Executes with good leverage and posture to maximize his functional strength. Punches are heavy and violent. Does well to absorb power and anchor in pass pro when he gets squared up. Rarely loses a rep on account of a lack of strength.

    IQ - Experienced executing pro concepts and techniques. Has been challenged with a variety of pass sets. Aware and alert in pass protection. Keeps his head on a swivel and comes off/pass off blocks as needed. Timing is generally precise and he has a strong understanding of his role within the play.

    Feet - Has the foot speed needed to win. I wouldn’t call him an explosive mover and he can struggle to keep pace up the arc with speed off the edge so cleaning up his pass sets is necessary. Has to be more consistent with his feet when rushers gain a step instead of being so reliant on his upper body to recover. Love how he keeps his feet engaged in the run game.

    Hands - Does a wonderful job of playing with extension and winning with first contact. Does well to place and fit his hands. Timing and location of his punch is precise. Delivers powerful punches that stun pads.

    Balance - Has some lapses with body control. Base can narrow and he gets top heavy at times in pass protection. Contact power and balance is generally outstanding in the run game. Easily absorbs power, leverages his hips and showcases a sturdy anchor.

    Versatility - Profiles as a left tackle at the next level, ideally in a power scheme. May have some challenges in a vertical passing offense where deeper drops from the quarterback are frequent until he cleans up his pass sets.

    BEST TRAIT - Power

    WORST TRAIT - Footwork

    RED FLAGS - None

    NFL COMP - Ronnie Stanley

    A three-year starter at left tackle for Georgia, Thomas enters the NFL experienced in a pro scheme and executing against the best opponents college football has to offer. As a run blocker, Thomas is outstanding and profiles as an immediate impact blocker in that regard. With that said, there is a need for growth with his footwork in pass protection to develop consistency handling speed. There may be some lowlights early on as he irons out his technique but Thomas has all the gifts needed to become a high quality left tackle in the NFL.
You're up @NoleinATL .
 
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With the 15th pick in the 2020 PGSF Mock Draft the Denver Broncos select

Javon Kinlaw DL University of South Carolina




Kinlaw is best player on board and fits into a star studded line easily. Will improve the interior of the dline from day one


NFL.Com write up
By Lance Zierlein
NFL Analyst
NFL Comparison
Michael Brockers
Overview
For a player with so many elite physical traits, Kinlaw's tape was much more inconsistent than expected. He had moments where he was able to use his size, length and power to overwhelm opponents, but poor pad level and an inability to harness his energy coming off the snap led to body control and balance issues that prevented him from reaching his full potential. He can be a disruptive force along the interior with that explosive first step and freaky physical gifts, but utilizing his heavy hands and plus length as a read-and-react 3-4 end might allow for improved technique, control and consistency. No matter the front, Kinlaw's traits and potential could make him a solid starter early in his career.
Strengths
  • Built to intimidate with exceptional physical traits
  • Thickly muscled with long arms and good lean mass
  • Menacing bull-rusher
  • Forceful charge requires two blockers to stall pocket collapse
  • Heavy, violent hands to jolt his foes
  • Flashes "club and (hip) flip" to pull himself past the block
  • Explosive first step
  • Lateral quickness to beat reach blocks and spill it wide
  • Plays high snap total, but motor rarely cools
  • Muddies pass protection with forceful picks on tackle/end twists
  • Length and power to stack and shed
  • Offers scheme/position versatility due to unique size and traits
Weaknesses
  • Gets off the ball a tick slow
  • Playing style lacks control and efficiency
  • Looks great but lacks technique for consistency
  • High-cut and straight-legged into engagement
  • Struggles to absorb down blocks and hold his ground
  • Pads get turned when sliding laterally, causing loss of leverage and fit
  • Inconsistent use of hands to control point of attack
  • Rushes in with wild charge instead of moves and counters
  • Attacks blocks with inconsistent base and balance
 
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