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

[NoleLizards]

Nice pick with Queen. He was on my short list

I heard on TV this morning that a majority of GMs are pushing to get the Draft date pushed back. If that happens, that'll give us even more time to get through 7 rounds.

 

[NoleinATL]

With the 43rd pick in the 2020 PGSF NFL Mock Draft The Chicago Bears select

Jeff Gladney CB TCU

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Like how aggressive Gladney plays, needs to get stronger, but can play nickel and find a spot in Bears backfield

By Lance Zierlein
NFL Analyst
NFL Comparison
Sidney Jones (before injury)
Overview
Press cover irritant who plays an extremely competitive brand of football from snap to whistle. He has the twitch and route anticipation to stay close. Possesses ball skills to contest a good percentage of throws. His coverage traits should allow him to thrive in man or zone, but his desire to make every play on the ball could lead him into occasional bait-and-switch traps by smart quarterbacks. He's slender so teams will need to decide whether to play him outside or in sub-packages, but no matter where he plays, this ball-hawking alpha has the talent to help his team on all three downs if needed.
Strengths

• Combines instincts and urgency in coverage
• Excellent hand usage and strength to re-route the release
• Zig-zags pedal to stay in front of receiver
• Operates with route anticipation
• Eye balance between quarterback and receiver
• Recognizes high-low route combos from zone
• Closing burst for instant bounce and pounce on the ball
• Takes playmaking angle on the throw
• Sticky in man coverage playing ball over receiver
• Snakes in well-timed, play-side arm to bat ball away
• Heat-seeking missile as blitzer
• Very willing demeanor as tackler

Weaknesses

• Slender build with thin hips
• Below-average size and length for outside spot
• Big bodies put him at a disadvantage
• Early hip commitment opens him to double moves
• Can lose balance at top of the route when attempting to gather from phase
• Inconsistent poise when face guarding downfield
• Timed speed may be better than play speed
• Waits too long to turn and find football
• Gets into position but dropped too many interceptions
• Inconsistent angles to tackle

 

[NoleLizards]

With the 44th pick, the Indianapolis Colts select Chase Claypool, WR, University of Notre Dame. 6-4, 238.

Indy could use a true receiving threat to go opposite T.Y. Hilton. Here they take Megatron Jr. with his freakish blend of size and speed (4.42-40).

Per NFL.com:

By Lance Zierlein, NFL Analyst

NFL Comparison-Miles Boykin

Overview
The comparison to former teammate Miles Boykin is an easy one since both have elite size and explosiveness, but Claypool has a higher ceiling and is a little more pro-ready. Claypool doesn't have shake to get much separation underneath, but he's physical inside the route and is adept at making contested catches when needed. He has size/strength/speed to bedevil singled up cornerbacks on 50/50 deep balls. He's a vertical challenger outside, a possession receiver as a big slot, an outstanding run blocker and immediate coverage ace on special teams. His elite traits and diverse skill set could allow him to create a unique footprint as a pro.
Strengths

• Physical specimen with size and length to overwhelm
• Strong competitive nature
• Big and forceful against handsy coverage
• Build-up speed can overtake unsuspecting coverage
• Presents a sizable target with an expansive catch radius
• Works back to the ball on all three levels
• Contested catch specialist outside the numbers
• Uses size to create late catch space
• Elevates beyond cornerback's reach at high point
• Pancake maker with nasty demeanor as run blocker
• Premium special teams cover talent

Weaknesses

• Very little wiggle or juice after the catch
• Pedestrian release to challenge press
• Average getting in and out at the break point
• Inconsistent balance out of intermediate breaks
• Will face heavy dose of contested catches
• Needs to get better at stacking cornerbacks on deep balls
• Can be tardy with catch-ready hands
• Not a natural technician as a ball-catcher

You're up @NoleinATL .

 

[NoleinATL]

With the 45th pick in the 2020 PGSF NFL Mock Draft the Tampa Bay Bucs select

Cam Akers RB Florida State University



This is a perfect fit, Akers is the best pass catcher of the backs in this area and Brady loves to check down to a back. Akers has the talent to be a 3 down back at the next level and will push Jones for PT early

By Lance Zierlein
NFL Analyst
NFL Comparison
Duke Johnson
Overview
Despite a disappointing win-loss record and a lack of blocking up front, Akers maintained a consistent level of play that represents his football character. He runs with tempo and flow but alters his rush track at a moment's notice when needed. He is elusive but lacking the instant burst of a slasher capable of stacking long runs in a single game. Akers has above-average open-field vision once he's into the second level and looks to run through the tackler's pads as a finisher. He's a three-down option with good feel for finding the crease near the goal line, but ball security needs to improve. He can be Leg 1 or 2 of a tandem rushing attack and is one of the more natural runners in the draft.
Strengths

• Compact, rocked-up build with powerful legs
• Played behind subpar run blocking and often found his own production
• Tough finisher who's able to shred arm tackles and balance through contact
• Wicked open-field spin move to slip defender
• Instinctive runner with good feel for run-lane development
• Multiple cuts and run-lane resets without losing momentum
• Eyes and feet work in unison
• Former high school quarterback with trick play potential
• Sudden feet to elude sudden traffic
• Nose for the end zone once he's in range
• Open-field vision boosts screen-game value
• Has grit needed to handle pass-blocking duties

Weaknesses

• Ball security could be a concern for teams
• Hasn't displayed chunk play explosiveness over three years
• Attracts heavy contact rather than slipping it
• Wide scan of the terrain can cause brief delays to see openings
• May have been conditioned to look for early escapes due to blocking
• Productive out of backfield but hands aren't that natural
• Has trouble adjusting to throws outside the frame

 

[NoleinATL]

I like the Claypool pick, would be a nice
Addition for that offense with Rivers

 

[NoleLizards]

I like the Claypool pick, would be a nice
Addition for that offense with Rivers

Thanks...Didn't see the Akers pick coming at all.

 

[NoleLizards]

With the 46th pick, the Denver Broncos select Damon Arnette, CB, Ohio State University. 6-0, 195.

The outstanding Chris Harris has departed via free agency. Although Denver did trade for A.J. Bouye, the Broncos could stand further improvement at corner. They do so by pulling the trigger on the 2nd Buckeye at the position and a rare redshirt senior to be selected.

Per The Draft Network (Marino):

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  PROS: Thrives in press coverage, both soft press and when he’s looking to truly jam routes at the release. Can be suffocating with his willingness to crowd routes and he has redirect pop in his hands that is very disruptive to the timing of the route. Balance, leveraged and patient in his pedal which enables him to stay square and leverage the route early when in soft press. Mirror and match skills in man coverage are strong. Does well to anticipate breaks and cleanly transition. Hips and overall fluidity look smooth. Click and close ability is excellent. Footwork overall is generally clean, rarely committing false steps and understanding the economy of motion. Ohio State deploys a variety of coverage techniques which will help Arnette’s transition to the next level and his zone spacing is sound. Is never calculated when layering coverage and trusting his landmarks in zone. Volume of ball production isn’t there but there are examples of him making plays on the football both breaking forward and over the shoulder with good timing and technique. Has inside and outside flexibility.
  
  CONS: He’s a willing participant against the run but struggles to navigate through traffic in pursuit. Needs to collapse quicker when in off-man coverage and the receiver breaks in side although I like how he gets square to minimize post-catch production. Ball production has been modest across three seasons as a starter, four as a contributor.
  
  BEST TRAIT - Press Coverage
  
  WORST TRAIT - Late Bloomer?
  
  RED FLAGS - None
  
  NFL COMP - Kyle Fuller
  
  An ascending player, Arnette played his best football during his final season at Ohio State after some shaky moments as a starter in 2017 and 2018. Focusing on his 2019 tape, it’s hard to poke holes in his game. Thriving primarily in press coverage, Arnette also displayed his coverage versatility in multiple techniques. Impressive moments where his ball skills, tackling and production in run support were on full display. Given his experience and growth, Arnette profiles as an early starter that is fairly scheme-versatile.

@NoleinATL About ready to wind this thing down for today??

 

[NoleinATL]

With the 47th pick in the 2020 PGSF NFL Mock Draft the Atlanta Falcons select

Neville Gallimore | DL | Oklahoma




Atlanta needs to get better up the middle and Gallimore is a good start. Has the skills, just needs to develop and Jarret would be a good teacher.


ANALYST'S REPORTS
Crabbs
Marino
Solak

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  Hand Technique/Length - His hand placement is really nice, he'll work the wrist to break hand grip on his chest. There's plenty of pop in his hands and shows good rip, chop and long arm ability to extend blockers and shed — even though he doesn't have the greatest natural length or extension.
  
  Competitive Toughness - His effort and range as a 1T are through the roof. Appreciate how hard he works down the field in pursuit. His natural power in the upper half is notable and if he gets inside hands he'll rag doll centers. Stout anchor to call upon when he's faced with doubles.
  
  Two Gap Ability - He isn't a true nose in the sense that he's better in attack mode versus read and react. Will show stack and shed skills but he's more sufficient with it when stringing out the center laterally versus locking horns in 1 v 1 and being tasked with late shed and attacking adjacent gaps.
  
  Gap Penetration Skills - Was used a lot on twists and slants to attack and catch blockers without square framing for their blocks — and it worked. Tilted 1T reps will work well to catch the C on an angle and create push into the A-gap before ripping through contact and looking to locate the ball.
  
  Tackling - He doesn't illustrate the greatest tackle radius in space but at the point of attack his mobility allows him to peel back and clog up lanes sufficiently. Stocky build allows him to bump bellies with ball carriers in the whole and not get bubbled backwards or lose ground.
  
  Flexibility - He's built low to the ground and super stocky, which helps him corner well. He carries his weight well and shows ability to hinge laterally at the waist to get skinny or slip through gaps. Coils well into 3-pt stance to fire out and gain ground effectively.
  
  Pass Rush Counters - Loves high swim to work back across the face of blockers and it is pretty effective. His club move provides ample juice to uproot centers. Will win with power/bull rushes as well, he offers enough to keep blockers on their heels and give them different looks from the same alignment from snap to snap.
  
  First Step Quickness - Twitchy. He'll catch you off guard with how well he gets out of the blocks and will defeat back blocks or slide protection with his surge. L-step is effective at the snap to provide blockers with a moving target before shooting into the gap and working to get hip to hip.
  
  Feet/COD - He's super nimble for a player of his build, a dancing bear personified that shows short area mobility to pivot, redirect or peel back against his momentum with COD skills that don't really make sense. He's very fluid when looking to work across face on blockers.
  
  Versatility - He's an A-gap/B-gap defender through and through. Wouldn't consider him for a true 3T role, as his penetration skills aren't quite that dynamic. He's somewhat scheme specific to get the best role out of him but he's going to be disruptive for a NT in any game situation.
  
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  Best Trait - Feet/COD
  
  Worst Trait - Length
  
  Best Film - Texas Tech (2019)
  
  Worst Film - Baylor (2019)
  
  Red Flags - None
  
  Summary - Neville Gallimore is a disruptive 1T in a penetration style defensive system. Gallimore isn't necessarily a huge finisher and hasn't rolled up huge production in the backfield but make no mistake, his initial quickness, power, hand counters and motor will provide plenty of disruption up front for even front teams looking to collapse the pocket and get opposing quarterbacks on their heels. Gallimore has viable three down ability thanks to his short area agility. An NFL starter.
  

 

[NoleLizards]

With the 48th pick, the New York Jets select Prince Tega Wanogho, OT, Auburn University.

The Jets picked up Noah Fant in free agency in an attempt to address a glaring need on the o-line, but they still need more help up front (and Fant just isn't that good anyway.). The ceiling is high for this Prince.

Per nfl.com:

By Lance Zierlein, NFL Analyst

NFL Comparison-Khalif Barnes

Overview
A late-comer to the sport, Wanogho gained over 50 pounds and has gone through a crash course in football experience since stepping onto campus as a raw athlete with just a year of high school experience. His shorter arms will be an issue against long-limbed defenders, but instinctive, quick hands and an ability to swat and re-establish as a hand fighter should help counter that concern. The footwork and body control are just OK, but he's loose-hipped and tremendously athletic with rare recovery ability when beaten. He may never be a plus run blocker, but he should keep improving with additional work and experience. Wanogho's NFL play may be inconsistent, but his talent and ability to keep rushers off his quarterback is what matters most, and it should make him a long-time starter with development. Very late-comer to the sport, but possesses excellent athletic ability and improving skill-set to handle NFL pass protection on the left side. His issues are more technical and experience-based than physical.
Strengths

• Possesses desired athletic traits as a left tackle
• Bends well, helping his drive power on down blocks
• Capable of adjusting feet/hips as a positional blocker
• Smooth to climb and adjust on second level
• Lateral athleticism to shine as play-side zone blocker in pros
• Former basketball/soccer player with excellent foot agility
• Good range and mirror to chase edge speed around the arc
• Active, instinctive hands create imbalance in opponents
• Right hand swats or dislodges early punch attempts by defender
• Rapid-fire punch, recoil and punch to make up for lack of length
• Loose hips and quick feet provide rare recovery talent
• Ankle flexion provides help in anchoring against early bull rush

Weaknesses

• Sluggish initial quickness laterally out of stance
• Inconsistent hand placement in run game
• Needs to play with tighter, more controlled footwork
• Long strides diminish base and balance at times
• Short arms for his longer frame
• Gets long-armed on pass rush and by edge-setters
• Body control and contact balance are just average
• One-pop blocker with below-average sustain
• Question hand strength to snatch and secure
• Needs to vary approach for less predictable pass set operation

@NoleinATL Fire when ready.

 

[NoleinATL]

With the 49th pick in the 2020 PGSF NFL Mock Draft the Pittsburgh Steelers select
Brandon Aiyuk, WR , Arizona State University



The Steelers have to get people of JuJu and Aiyuk could be that type of receiver. Strong against man coverage and has good size. Needs to work on strength, but good #2 prospect

By Lance Zierlein
NFL Analyst
NFL Comparison
Robert Woods
Overview
Ascending receiving prospect who has shown continued improvement since coming from the JUCO ranks. Aiyuk has size, speed and is a natural pass-catcher who plays with good energy but he must improve physicality to handle contested catches. He can be slick and instinctive to separate out of stems and turns, but getting in and out of standard route breaks tends to limit his effectiveness. He needs more polish, but his ability to create yards after catch could get him some early reps while he's still developing. He has the potential to develop into a WR3.
Strengths

• Can feast off of off-man coverage
• Rapid foot turnover into routes
• Flashed ability to manipulate corners away from his route
• Bursts out of stems to open windows for his quarterback
• Routes are linear but crisp and fast
• Long arms and soft hands for above average catch radius
• Ball plucker with quick tuck to transition into runner
• First-down maker
• Considered the YAK (Yards After King) in college football
• Able to elude initial tackle and runs with elevated urgency
• Instincts and open-field vision of a running back

Weaknesses

• Not always ready for anticipatory throws
• Will need to add physicality with his finesse
• Could face early struggles against aggressive press-man
• Bumpy downfield coverage throws him off-kilter
• Average vertical separation
• Gained a chunk of receiving yardage on catch-and-run throws
• Inconsistent catching through clingy coverage
• Needs to learn to create catch space with his frame
• Can lose route effectiveness when forced to sink and break

 

[NoleLizards]

That's the first time you've stolen my pick.

 

[NoleLizards]

With the 50th pick DA Bears select Trey Adams, OT, University of Washington. 6-8, 314.

Chicago failed to meet high expectations in '19 in part because of slippage in offensive tackle play. In Adams, the Bears add a guy who certainly looks the part and has a lot of potential, but he does have a checkered injury history.

Per The Draft Network (Crabbs):

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  Pass Sets - Committed to taking real estate at the snap, like his short sets and 45 degree sets to take away favorable angles and he trusts his length in transition in pass sets to flip and carry rushers around the edge. He's got requisite quickness initially to set himself favorably to frame.
  
  Length/Extension - Plenty of length and reach -- will often ensure he's got the seal to ride rushers out along the edge. Appreciate how his strike zone has reach, but also pop, he doesn't lose power with long levers and as a result it allows him to win early and often with his hands.
  
  Balance - Leverage is going to always be an issue at his size and you often see defenders up under his pads trying to lock out and collapse. He's strong through the core but back issues will raise questions on the longevity of high level play to out-muscle defenders without leverage.
  
  Hand Technique - Strike timing and secondary follow up to get his hands fit on the breastplate are strong, offers necessary grip strength and initial pop to offset forward push from most comers. Will patiently wait out rushers on the fringe of his strike zone before throwing initial stab.
  
  Power at POA - If you let him fire off the ball and attack ends in power run concepts, look out. He'll take dudes for a ride and once he gets forward push, he's got the grip strength and length to ride them fully out of the play. Will lean on his toes to compensate on far reaching blocks, though.
  
  Football IQ - Rarely lost with stunts, twists, overloads or any other defensive change ups. Pretty technically polished as a rSenior with a lot of starting experience -- proficient in his technique and ability to establish favorable fits prior to contact, especially on island protecting the edge.
  
  Functional Athleticism - He's smooth and controlled but not overly nimble due in large part to his stature and difficulties with keeping his center of gravity down on high hips. He's cadenced when he's playing forward but lateral situations can stress him some.
  
  Anchor Ability - If you try to test him head up situations, you better be explosive. He'll take heavier defenders and neutralize them with hands and he's got the mass to swallow up rushes from undersized players. Explosive, long armed defenders will challenge him with speed to power, though.
  
  Flexibility - Tight through the hips. It shows up when trying to anchor and drop hips or when trying to unlock himself to move laterally to slide or crash down at steep angles and hit preemptive landmarks. Anatomical restrictions will limit his ability to overcome lateral tightness.
  
  Competitive Toughness - No one should be questioning toughness after coming back from several significant injuries. Tenacity and functional strength are notable plus qualities on film, especially to teams that like to reset the line of scrimmage and play forward in the run game.
  
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  Best Trait - Length
  
  Worst Trait - Leverage
  
  Best Film - BYU (2019)
  
  Worst Film - Oregon (2019)
  
  Red Flags - Knee and Back INJ
  
  Summary - Trey Adams is a bit of a high risk, high reward prospect. His college career has been littered with significant injures -- but if you can get past the durability issues, Adams brings requisite length, initial quickness and power at the point of attack to be a productive left tackle at the NFL level. Adams' issues in lateral situations and in deep pass sets suggest he's more favorable for a WCO offense and utilized in inside zone or gap/power rushing concepts. Potential starter at NFL level.

@NoleinATL You're up.

 

[NoleinATL]

With the 51st pick in the 2020 PGSF NFL Mock Draft the Dallas Cowboys select

Jeremy Chinn S Southern Illinois University



Small school climber who had good senior bowl and combine. Like the size as he can cover TE's and play a hybrid LB if needed with tools to play safety


By Lance Zierlein
NFL Analyst
NFL Comparison
Harrison Smith
Overview
Safety prospect with compelling size, speed and athletic ability. He has man cover skills. Very willing and able as a tackler, but despite his diverse skill set, his effectiveness can wane when asked to multitask. Chinn is at his best when he's actively engaged and not sitting in space dissecting what comes next. His ball skills and athleticism are strengths that help define his value and teams will need to find ways to put him in position to utilize both without exposing his inconsistent field awareness. He might find a future role as a big nickel or a cover linebacker who can drag tight ends around the field in sub-packages.
Strengths

• NFL frame with good size, length and muscle composition
• Speed for sharper pursuit angles
• Leverages ball-carrier against sideline in the alley
• Bodies up and unfurls length when wrapping up
• Aggressive stack and shed to rid blockers
• Plays with hustle from the backside
• Footwork and athleticism of a big cornerback
• Above-average closing burst and recovery speed
• Excellent ball production and is disruptive at catch point
• Will take the ball away when he gets his shot

Weaknesses

• Not as instinctive as he needs to be
• Eye-balance needs improvement
• Plays through a straw when asked to cover, losing play development around him
• Football IQ is below average at this time
• Bait routes pull him out of deep coverage duties
• Could struggle in digesting combo routes
• Slow to read keys and flow to football from the box
• Will need to eliminate head-ducking as chop-down tackler

 

[NoleLizards]

With the 52nd pick, the Los Angeles Rams select Tyler Biadasz, C, University of Wisconsin. 6-4, 314.

The Rams' offensive production dropped off precipitously in 2019 in large part because they failed to revamp the interior of their offensive line. They pick a real Biadasz here in the Badger center who helped pave the way for Jonathan Taylor's prolific rushing production.

Per nfl.com:

By Lance Zierlein, NFL Analyst

NFL Comparison-Stefen Wisniewski

Overview
Solid but unspectacular center prospect who has been a consistent performer during Jonathan Taylor's rushing reign in the Big Ten. He's smart, well-versed in every blocking scheme and plays with efficient, inside hands that possess impressive grip strength. He plays under control and usually hits his landmarks, but he has issues winning when matched against power. Pass protection could be a concern, as NFL sub-rushers will feast on his lunging and average lateral quickness. Biadasz's skill level has been developed, so he could become an early starter with limited upside.
Strengths

• Three-year starter for premier rushing attack in Big Ten
• Able to unlock flexibility in hips
• Accurate quick-strike hands into first contact
• Vise grips to cinch-up and extend rides and finish blocks
• Repeatable technique snap after snap
• Works well in double-teams
• Smart angles to second level with ability to adjust in space
• Plays with body composure and contact balance
• Wide and controlled up to second level
• Shows some recovery footwork to push defender past the target
• Identifies and communicates protection duties pre-snap

Weaknesses

• Doesn't generate much push as drive blocker
• Base blocks lose positioning to power
• Needs stiffer secure block before climb
• Core power is just average
• Faulty anchor allows pocket breach by power rushers
• Needs to stay back and punch with posture
• Leans and falls off-balance against moving rushers
• Gets overextended in lateral protection help

@NoleinATL You're up...I'm ready to hang it up for today.

 

[NoleinATL]

Sounds good. I will pick when I get home

 

[NoleinATL]

With the 53rd pick in the 2020 PGSF NFL Mock Draft The Philadelphia Eagles select

K.J. Hamler, WR, Penn State

The goal is simple, get Wentz some playmakers and Hamler provides a that as a WR2

By Lance Zierlein
NFL Analyst
NFL Comparison
Tavon Austin
Overview
Explosive slot target who hits the scales as a lightweight but could have heavyweight impact on games. Hamler's blazing speed is used solo and in route combinations to stress secondaries and create big plays. He had an alarming number of drops in 2019 and the routes are ragged, but his athleticism and separation burst on all three levels helps mitigate those concerns. He's a smallish slot who isn't built for the tough yardage and could have durability concerns if he's run into too many collisions. However, speed kills and his game-breaking potential on all three levels will be enticing as a high-risk, high-reward draft pick.
Strengths

• Field stretcher from the slot
• Explosive athletic ability with sub-4.40 speed
• Showed press shake against Ohio State CB Jeff Okudah
• Separation burst to open the passing window
• Has glide-and-burst setup move to race past coverage
• Deep speed to separate and stay separated
• Route-running will eventually catch up with the athleticism
• Run after the catch is electrifying
• Darts and weaves for impressive make you miss
• Ability for jet sweep and gadget packages

Weaknesses

• Smallish body type could be concern for durability
• Needs to tighten his turns to keep from drifting
• Balance issues avoiding route redirection
• Physical coverage wears on him underneath
• Route stems are disjointed and labored
• Lacks focus into traffic
• Cradle catcher with troubling hand-eye coordination in 2019
• Ball tracking needs work

 

[NoleLizards]

With the 54th pick, the Buffalo Bills select J.K. Dobbins, RB, Ohio State University. 5-10, 217.

The Bills finally get to make a selection here and bolster a shallow running back group due to the imminent departure of Frank Gore.

Per The Draft Network (Reid):

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  Voted as a team captain, he started all 14 games during his junior season. His best year, Dobbins recorded single-season career highs in rushing yards (2,003), and total touchdowns (23). Dobbins became the first Buckeye to rush for at least 1,000 yards in each of his first three seasons. Starting 40-of-42 career games, he never missed a game in three seasons. His 5,104 all-purpose yards and 4,459 career rushing yards are both the second-best marks in program history.
  
  Scheme Fit: Multiple
  
  Round Projection: Early 2nd-Round
  
  Positives (+)
  
  Short Area Quickness: Dobbins is a short and choppy stepper as a runner. His feet are always active with small hop and skip steps, but after seeing the hole, Dobbins is able to accelerate through it as soon as his plant foot hits the ground. He shows to have a high level of balance as a runner and there’s hardly ever a situation of where he’s stuck in no man’s land. Always looking to move vertical and when unable to do so, Dobbins sticks his nose to the ground and grinds his feet forward to ensure some type of positive yardage will be gained.
  
  Patience/Vision: An offense that had a rushing attack that explored every angle possible. Outside and inside zone were the most frequent concepts. Dobbins showed to have the understanding and eye discipline of where he needed to look in order to determine reads while also allowing blockers to cover up their assignments to get a clean read on plays. He always keeps his shoulders over his toes as a runner. Heavy amount of forward lean always allows his momentum to continue to move in a vertical path after contact.
  
  Well-Rounded Threat: Terrific at identifying fronts, blitzes, and most immediate dangerous threats, but his technique still needs refinement. One of his biggest improvements came as a pass catcher though. While his numbers may have been lower, his consistency with demonstrating his catching ability on various routes were noticeable. Dobbins has natural hands as a pass catcher. He’s not simply just a check down runner and he proved to be a frequent option in the Buckeyes passing attack.
  
  Negatives (–)
  
  Consistently Maximizing Runs: He has the strength, power and acceleration skills in order to take care of runs in the short-to-intermediate areas, but when breaking into the open field, there’s inconsistent instances of breaking away from defenders for long gains. Dobbins was much better in this area during his junior season though. He has the contact balance to elude the first few defenders, but immediately accelerating to disconnect from the pursuit after coming out of that is inconsistent.
  
  Development as a Blocker: While there’s plenty of understanding of where to go during his pass protection assignments, his technique can fail him at the contact point. There are times where he’s reluctant to stick his head into the fan and initiate contact. Dobbins mixes up his approach in that he wants to throw his body into the mix, but there can be some hesitancy with doing so. The same violence as a runner isn’t consistently present when the ball isn’t in his hands.
  
  Aggressiveness Consistency: Up and down moments of being in attack mode, Dobbins has plenty of killer instinct, but he can get relaxed at times when there’s no immediate solution. His feet will go dead or he’s satisfied with initial results on some plays instead of constantly trying to win. This can often be seen as a pass protector to. Being the aggressor instead of engulfing contact is an area that should be improved with proper coaching.
  
  Projection:
  
  A tremendously productive running back, Dobbins rebounded nicely as a junior. He showed massive improvements as a pass catcher, but the area that makes Dobbins special is his vision and ability to fend off contact. When defenders appear suddenly, he’s able to explore various avenues to defeat them, but he has minimal problems with running through them too. His patience at the line is unique and he never rushes plays to happen. Because of his stature, patience, and vision, Dobbins has the potential to be a lead back of a committee but also one that can shoulder a workload over the long haul.
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• @NoleinATL You're up.

 

[NoleinATL]

Nice pick with Dobbins

 

[NoleinATL]

With the 55th pick in the 2020 PGSF NFL Mock Draft the Baltimore Ravens select

Zack Baun, Edge Wisconsin


Baltimore needs LB help , and Braun is a guy who can slid inside and play the middle.

By Lance Zierlein
NFL Analyst
NFL Comparison
Clay Matthews
Overview
Ascending prospect whose explosive production on the field has begun to mirror his explosive athletic traits. Baun's twitchy get-off and deep bend at the edge is nightmare fuel for Big Ten tackles and he's still at the early stages of pass rush development. He is aggressive to flow downhill in run support, has sideline-to-sideline range and is fluid dropping into coverage. He's strong but a little light as an edge-setter so teams will need to figure out how best to align him. Baun is a scheme-diverse linebacker with high-impact potential whose best days are ahead of him.
Strengths

• Twitchy and explosive
• Ill-tempered striking on display against Ohio State
• Lateral slide quickness to close running lanes from backside
• Rush zombie with good secondary rush motor
• Quick hands to punch and play around blocks
• Speed and athleticism to cover RBs and match up with TEs in space
• Smooth drops and fluid hips amplify zone cover radius
• Good tackle range with speed to go get them
• Flexible and strong to maintain balance through contact
• Proper sink and extension to set a solid edge
• Agility and suddenness to expand his reach as open-field tackler
• Dangerous burst and bend whips tardy tackles around the edge
• Quick trigger to create disruption in backfield
• Good rip-and-run to flatten and attack the pocket

Weaknesses

• Lacks desired size of a full-time, NFL edge rusher
• Long-arm tackles pester him at point of attack
• Needs to harness energy as open-field tackler
• Occasionally telegraphs rush plan with pre-snap setup of feet
• Antsy demeanor causes delays coming off the ball at times
• Rush momentum can carry him beyond the arc
• Mechanical in his rush counters
• Currently wins with athletic ability over skill level as pass rusher
• Some panic when face-guarding down the field

 

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With the 56th pick, the Miami Dolphins select Kyle Duggar, S, Lenoir-Rhyne. 6-1, 217.

Miami signed Byron Jones to line up opposite Xavien Howard to crate an excellent corner tandem. The Dolphins add the promising small school prospect Dugger to upgrade their secondary further. He should also contribute on special teams immediately.

Per nfl.com:

By Lance Zierlein, NFL Analyst
NFL Comparison-Gerald Sensabaugh

Overview
It's rare to find a safety with elite size, speed, explosiveness and production at a Power 5 school and almost impossible to find one at a Division II school. Dugger crammed the stat sheet full and used those elite traits to dominate the opposition. At times, he seems bored with his level of competition, but his engagement can be instant and urgent when it needs to be. He plays with controlled violence and carries an alpha demeanor on the field. He has soft hands and is rangy, but needs to train his eyes and improve his fundamentals before he's coverage-ready. Dugger is a versatile, scheme-friendly safety who helps immediately on special teams and could develop into a talented NFL starter.
Strengths

• Looked like a man among boys on tape
• All the athletic gifts under the tree have his name on them
• Rare combination of size, speed and explosiveness
• Production galore in high-impact categories
• Plays with instant twitch to pursue tackles or break on throws
• Swoops down to snatch telegraphed passes
• Bodies up to contest downfield throws
• Can be vengeful striker or controlled, wrap-up tackler
• Clear understanding of leverage in pursuit
• Range for high safety and toughness to play in the box
• Speed and angles to run the alley and derail or contain outside runs
• Posted six career punt return touchdowns

Weaknesses

• Must prove production carries over against better competition
• Looked bored at times with idle motor from back-side
• Inconsistent rush to fill downhill
• Bound a little tightly in his hips
• More reactive than instinctive
• Needs to improve footwork fundamentals
• Eyes get hung up on receivers over diagnosing QB's intentions

@NoleinATL Your turn. Love the Baun pick, BTW...Was going to take him for Minny.

 

[NoleinATL]

With the 57th pick in the 2020 PGSF NFL Mock Draft The Houston Texans select

Clyde Edwards-Helaire RB Louisiana State University



Here to try and save Bill Obrien from himself0 Edwards-Helaire was my favorite non FSU player goping last year and provides a great weapon for when David Johnson gets hurt again this year and hopefully someone to help make up for the loss of D Hopkins

By Lance Zierlein
NFL Analyst
NFL Comparison
Devonta Freeman
Overview
Compact, sudden back who runs low to the ground with power and balance to break tackles and the agility to bob, weave and shake them in tight quarters. Edwards-Helaire runs with instinctive eyes and quick-cut foot speed. He doesn't really have tells or tendencies and can alter the rush track when needed, which makes him so unpredictable for defenses. While he can create for himself, he's better off working inside-out as NFL linebackers might be able to outflank him on pure outside runs. He has pop behind his pads but lacks short-yardage size. He has the talent to become a good, three-down back in time, but needs to improve in pass protection.
Strengths

• Ball security is outstanding
• Runs low to the ground with superb bend and balance
• 36 percent of his carries were for first downs or touchdowns in 2019
• Can cut-and-go without stopping anywhere on field
• Quick gather and cut agility laterally or on downhill flow
• Has spin move, elongated jump cut, and sudden double cut in his bag
• Makes tacklers miss in a phone booth
• Instinctive eyes and feet make him unpredictable
• Alters run tempo at times to con flowing linebackers
• Squares pads and falls forward to finish
• Has instant access to burst and sharp one-cut angles
• Runs crisp routes out of backfield
• YAC are automatic
• Kick returner for three years

Weaknesses

• Quick but doesn't have speed to house longer runs
• RPOs made linebackers more tentative early in run
• Smaller back as interior runner
• Average power near goal line or on short yardage
• Pure speed to the corner is just average
• Shorter arms with limited catch radius
• Needs to crank up commitment level in pass sets

 

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With the 58th pick, the Minnesota Vikings select Shane Lemieux, Guard, University of Oregon. 6-4, 316.

Minnesota wants to pound the rock, and the addition of a mauler like Lemieux to bolster the interior of the Vikings' o-line will help greatly toward that end.

Per The Draft Network (Marino):

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  PROS: Powerful people move in the run game that excels both in drive block situations or when working laterally in zone concepts. Does well to unlock his hips and accelerate his feet to generate considerable vertical push in the run game. Maximizes the power through his frame by playing with low pads and generally fitting his hands in the run game to create a strong initial surge. Nasty blocker that works through the whistle. Consistently resets the line of scrimmage and creates wide running lanes. Outstanding puller, leading into gaps and sealing lanes. Consistent connects on the second level with moving targets. Has a strong anchor in pass protection and he generally plays with good bend. 52 game starter.
  
  CONS: Foot quickness to stay square in pass protection can be stressed by quicker rushers. Has to become more consistent with his punch in pass protection to keep rushers at the end of his reach. Placement and timing with his punch is poor. More patience is needed when mirroring so he doesn’t open the door for interior rushers. Hips are tightly wound.
  
  BEST TRAIT - Run Blocking
  
  WORST TRAIT - Pass Pro
  
  RED FLAGS - None
  
  Shane Lemieux enters the NFL after 52 starts in college and is primed to make an NFL offenses run game better. A versatile run blocker, Lemieux is dominant as a drive blocker and moves people against their will while he’s also an effective worker laterally in addition to on the move. There is work to do in pass protection with his hand and footwork that must be cleaned up before he can be inserted into the lineup on Sunday’s but he has the makeup of a quality starter in the NFL by Year Two/Three.

Your pick @NoleinATL

 

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@NoleinATL Unplugging for the day...Will catch up in the morning.

 

[NoleinATL]

@NoleinATL Unplugging for the day...Will catch up in the morning.

Sounds good. Sorry I was in some endless meetings today. I will pick tonight and we can ramp it up in the am

 

[NoleinATL]

With the 59th pick in the 2020 PGSF NFL Mock Draft the Seattle Seahawks select

Robert Hunt OL Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns

Pete has to protect Russell at some point and Hunt is a good building block. Guy has one of my favorite attributes as an offensive lineman, he is mean. 4 year starter at tackle, but will maximize talent at guard

By Lance Zierlein
NFL Analyst
NFL Comparison
Cody Ford
Overview
Like Cody Ford in last year's draft, Hunt is a plus athlete with a big man's frame who could be considered at guard or tackle. Inconsistent footwork and pad level are the primary culprits when he fails to win the rep, but there aren't any physical limitations that should prevent him from improving in both areas. Pass protection traits are present but getting the skill level up to par is going to take time. He's a little raw but has the necessary talent to become a solid future starter at right tackle.
Strengths

• Rare combination of bulk and athleticism
• Carries weight on well-proportioned frame easily
• Offers two-position experience at both guard and tackle
• Ease of movement out of his stance and into it
• Plus lateral scoot to make blocks a gap away
• Looks to make a point with aggressive first contact
• Works to sustain blocks on the second level and even beyond
• Physical tools to become plus run blocker in all schemes
• Possesses slide quickness to square half-man rushers
• Able to recover and redirect rush past the edge
• Hands are like clamps once they take root into defender's frame

Weaknesses

• Loses hand technique and placement when trying to mash down-blocks
• Footwork is a little raw and undisciplined
• Pass sets can turn into gallops with heels close together
• Will need to incorporate more flat-footed punch for anchor
• Gets caught leaning with nose over toes at times
• Hands land high and ride up and off the frame
• Can bend but allows pad level to creep up tall during the rep
• Instinctive reactions to unexpected moves is below average

 

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With the 60th pick, the Baltimore Ravens select Raekwon Davis, NT, University of Alabama. 6-7, 312.

Michael Pearce departed via free agency. The Ravens tried to sign Michael Brockers to fill the void in the middle of their 3-4, but he failed their physical. Davis is a highly-talented two gap defender who Baltimore is betting on reaching his potential in a professional environment surrounded and pushed by veterans.

Per The Draft Network (Marino):

PROS: All the power and length you can want in a defensive linemen. Frame is engineered for trench play in the NFL. When his hips are leveraged, his anchor is tough to compromise. Plays with surprisingly good leverage for his body composition and fluidity. Illustrates good movement skills in all directions although I wouldn’t call him explosive. Incredible wingspan leads to a massive tackle radius and he frequently finishes through contact and outside his frame. Skill set translates well to defending multiple gaps against the run as a 5-tech. Delivers knockout punches with the pop in his hands.

CONS: Production steadily declined since 2017 -- why? A big jump was expected and it never happened. Needs to develop his vision to improve his pass rush plan and deploy it with better timing and urgency to develop into more of a playmaker and maximize his physical gifts. Doesn’t consistently see through blocks and find the football. Timing and placement of hands needs improvement. Can he develop a meaningful pass rushing skillset? The tools are present.

BEST TRAIT - Length, Power

WORST TRAIT - Pass Rush Plan, Vision

RED FLAGS - None

NFL COMP - Jared Odrick

Raekwon Davis was a top high school recruit in 2016 and he exploded onto the scene in 2017 with 10 tackles for loss and 8.5 sacks as a sophomore. While growth was expected over his remaining time at Alabama, it never happened. In 2018 and 2019 combined, Davis had 8.5 tackles for loss and two sacks, never making near the same impact as he did in his second season. With that said, in terms of length, power and heavy hands, Davis’ toolbox is loaded. He is a stout run defender that plays with great extension and can defend multiple gaps. His pass rushing skill set, however, is underdeveloped. If he can become more consistent compressing the pocket and more effectively deploying his pass rush plan with better vision and timing, Davis could finally take that next step. His physical traits are tantalizing and his best football could be ahead of him. He should factor into an NFL defensive line rotation early on with the upside to start in time.

Your pick @NoleinATL.

LATE EDIT: In light of the Derrick Wolfe signing later in the day, I well may have gone WR here if that had been announced earlier. That being said, the Ravens could still use fresh blood on the d-line as Wolfe is oft-injured and signed only to a one-year deal.

 

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With the 61st pick in the 2020 PGSF NFL Mock Draft the Tennessee Titans select:

Cole Kmet TE Notre Dame

Position of need and this guy can help with passing immediately and should be taught to be a better run blocker. ND puts out some talent at TE in the last few years so like his chances of being a long time starter.

By Lance Zierlein
NFL Analyst
NFL Comparison
Tyler Higbee
Overview
Long bodied, early entry Y tight end prospect who is a better pass threat than run blocker at this stage. Kmet should continue to fill out his frame, but his run blocking is too scattered and needs better focus and efficiency as a pro. He can be jammed and slowed by early contact into his route, but once he's striding, he becomes a legitimate second-level threat with sneaky separation speed and intriguing ball skills. He's still developing and could be a slow starter headed into the league, but he has the talent to eventually become a solid starter as a pass-catching in-line tight end with the ability to mismatch from the slot with his size.
Strengths

• Good size with long arms and more mass likely to be added
• Will come across formation and land a blow on wham blocks
• Adequate hand placement and runs feet through the block
• Nice job of staying connected to base blocks with lateral slides
• Gets defenders off of him downfield for catch space
• Calm in the air to adjust and bring it in
• Can go get the ball wherever it is thrown
• Heavy inside his pads with ability to absorb contact
• Rumbles after catch, treating tacklers like bumper cars

Weaknesses

• Body control and strength as a blocker need work
• Below-average instincts and angles as move blocker
• Inefficient and slow getting into block fits
• Needs to play with earlier inside hands and rolled hips at point of attack
• Too tall coming off the ball and into his routes
• Has issues playing through contact within the first five yards
• Upright into brakes, allowing defenders to read and jump routes
• Questionable hand strength to secure contested catches

 

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With the 62nd pick, the Green Bay Packers select Justin Madubuike, DT, Texas A&M University. 6-3, 304.

After releasing long-time stalwart Mike Daniels prior to last season, Green Bay struggled mightily against the run. The addition of Madubuike should help remedy that shortcoming immediately.

Per The Draft Network (Crabbs):

Hand Technique/Length - He'll get outreached from time to time by more rangy OL but his hand activity is urgent and showcases significant power in his hands to jolt and collapse the POA. Appreciate his tight quarters usage to create torque and twist in OL bodies and decrease angles to push through gaps.

Competitive Toughness - Work as a rally defender when the play goes away could stand for some extra enthusiasm but when charging the pocket as a pass rusher, he shows good motor. Very good functional strength and rarely gets his pads bubbled to give ground. He's really powerful and sports a compact build to play low.

Two Gap Ability - Doesn't have the necessary length to successfully stack up blockers with consistency but he'll long arm in the B-gap and show success providing space to shed. He's not a nose and needs to primarily play B-gap in the early downs. 2-gap takes him away from his strengths.

Gap Penetration Skills - Potent first step and good lateral quickness for L-steps to swap gaps quickly at the snap and transition up the field. He's light on his feet and nimble to attack daylight out of his stance or work across the face of blockers in head up scenarios. Plays through contact successfully.

Tackling - Violent finisher thanks to his explosive qualities. There's plenty of mobility in mirror situations to mask for his lack of true length or tackle radius and he's a sufficient finisher in the phone booth. Will get a good wrap on the body even if he's got blockers leaning on his frame.

Flexibility - Shows a fairly dynamic base in his stance and good hip hinge to coil and anchor as needed. There's good lateral lean as well to turn corners tight as a rusher, he'll drop the inside shoulder and get a tight apex on his rushes to get into the body of the quarterback against guards.

Pass Rush Counters - Powerful hands are complimented with his footwork to gain ground and pair hand strikes with his penetration step. Rips through contact well and has successfully bulled guards into the mesh against numerous opponents. Have seen him push/pull to create turned shoulders.

First Step Quickness - Every so often you'll catch him slow out of the blocks but his pure explosiveness is really good and on obvious passing downs there's potent burst off the snap to challenge blocks and get hip to hip with interior blockers quickly.

Feet/COD - Surprisingly graceful in open field situations. Natural athlete deserving of the "dancing bear" moniker and is smooth with redirections, especially in shallow angles with momentum pressed forward into the LOS. Appreciate how clean he vacates gaps in lateral situations.

Versatility - Got worked in a lot of alignments and found disruption in all of them. Like him as a stunt defender as well, smooth peeling behind a teammate and acceleration through vacated space. Can win at the NFL level as a 3T or a 5T with little issue and rush head up over the C on obvious passing situations.

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Best Trait - Explosiveness

Worst Trait - Length

Best Film - Mississippi (2019)

Worst Film - Clemson (2019)

Red Flags - None

Summary - Justin Madubuike projects favorably into numerous defensive fronts. Implemented as a 0-tech NT in rush situations, 3T and also as a base end, there's versatility here that makes Madubuike an appealing player in a number of different fronts. His explosiveness is best implemented in a penetration role and he shouldn't be bothered with trying to stack or two-gap blocks for his best results. There's some polish needed for consistency's sake but this is a future NFL starter up front.

You're up @NoleinATL.

 

[NoleinATL]

With the 63rd pick in the 202 PGSF NFL Mock Draft the Kansas City Chiefs select:

Cesar Ruiz C Michigan



3 year starter at Michigan who adds depth , can any of the interior positions and whatever it takes to protect Patrick is job #1 for everybody on this team

By Lance Zierlein
NFL Analyst
NFL Comparison
James Daniels
Overview
Athletic and tenacious with the combination of skills and technique to fit into a variety of blocking schemes on the next level. Ruiz wins early with initial quickness and fast hands into first contact. He works to convert early advantages into wins. He's consistent in securing down-blocks and has the athletic traits to become a second-level factor. He'll give some ground to power rushers and needs help against wide-bodies, but the tape checks out. Ruiz has early starting potential and should develop into a good pro with guard/center flexibility.
Strengths

• Excellent snap-to-step quickness
• Waits for defender to declare before capturing and securing the block
• Consistent to run feet through double-teams and down-blocks
• Plays with bend and leverage
• Fluid on the go and can lead the charge on wide pulls and screens
• Tenacious demeanor from whistle to whistle
• Early into pass sets with good hand placement
• Compact, stiff pass punch with good arm extension
• Clear eyes to identify pre- and post-snap danger
• Consistent base width throughout pass sets
• Has feet and lateral slide to mirror anyone in front of him

Weaknesses

• Frame appears to lack desired width
• Could benefit from better acceleration and thump into first blow
• Needs to work at steering blocks into position
• Positional blocker with average face-up power
• Could struggle to set a shallow anchor against NFL bull-rushers

You are on the clock @NoleLizards

 

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With the 64th pick, the Seattle Seahawks select Jonathan Greenard, Edge, Places. 6-3, 263.

Jadaveon Clowney's in free agency limbo and Ziggy Ansah's level of play has dropped off, so Seattle could stand to replenish its pass-rushing capabilities.

Per nfl.com:

By Lance Zierlein,NFL Analyst

NFL Comparison-Dante Fowler

Overview
Athletic, intelligent edge defender with enticing flashes as both a run defender and pass rusher. Greenard's plus get-off and ability to bend and corner the edge are predictive traits for success as an NFL rusher but he'll need a more reliable go-to counter as a pro. He's tough and aware at the point of attack and plays with consistent leverage and motor. Edge defenders need forceful hands to set edges and open doors as a pass rusher and his hesitation to unleash his right hand after suffering a major wrist injury in 2018 is a concern. If his hesitation is more mental than physical, he should become an eventual starter in either an odd or even front.
Strengths

• Worker-bee off the field and willing to play with pain
• Plays quick, loose and reactive football
• Explosive hips fire him upfield into his rush
• Bends well to rip-and-run the edge under redirect blocks
• Stutters and jukes his way from edge to edge
• Works back under when rush stalls at the top
• Instinctive footwork in cornering and playing off/around blocks
• Upper body strength to punch and separate on the edge
• Lateral agility for sudden tackles away from his gap
• Doesn't stall out in change of direction
• Subtle shoulder turn to slip tackles
• Looks to tackle football and cause fumbles

Weaknesses

• Missed 2018 with severe wrist injury, requiring a closer look
• Seemed hesitant using heavily wrapped wrist in 2019
• Feasted on lesser tackles for a chunk of rush production
• Spin move lacks suddenness to beat quality tackles
• Average closing burst to quarterback
• Will need work improving shed against NFL tackles
• Below-average violence and force in his hands
• Ankle injury against Auburn slowed his momentum

Your pick @NoleinATL.

 

[NoleinATL]

With the 65th pick in the 2020 PGSF NFL Mock Draft the Cincinatti Bengals select

Solomon Kindley OL Georgia



Have to protect our new superstar , and this mountain of a man should help immediately, can slid into the right side of the line and has potential to start year one

By Lance Zierlein
NFL Analyst
NFL Comparison
Denver Kirkland
Overview
Nasty guard who lives in scrap mode, looking for fights inside a relatively small phone booth where he's most comfortable. Kindley has the frame of a powerful guard, but doesn't bend well enough to generate leverage and push at the point of attack. He's a mauler with enough finesse to get to some reach and cut-off blocks, but faces scheme limitations. Slide quickness is limited and his tendency to lunge allows rushers to work around his edge earlier than teams like. The size and toughness are great, but Kindley needs to play with better control and technique in order to become an average NFL backup.
Strengths

• Wide frame from chest to ankles
• Plays with nasty disposition
• Seems to get into defender's heads at least once per game
• Hustles into cut-off positioning from back-side
• Consistent sliding feet around target to wall-off after engagement
• Power in hips and upper body to torque opponent off-balance
• Feet are a little more nimble than expected
• Adequate pop in hands in pass pro
• Hung in against South Carolina DT Javon Kinlaw's power rush

Weaknesses

• Helmet comes before hands into first contact
• Dips and strikes with headgear as weapon
• Poor knee bend to leverage and root out double-team blocks
• Struggles to keep blocks centered
• Below-average acceleration into block fits
• Wide base in pass pro opens him to counters
• Quickness to mirror and keep the rush in front of him is an issue
• Lunges toward rusher rather than sliding his feet
• Below-average reactive athleticism to catch loopers on twists

 

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With the 66th pick, the Washington Redskins select Matthew Peart, OT, University of Connecticut.

Trent Williams has more than likely played his last snap as a Redskin, so Washington gets Peart (no relation to the late great Neil) to groom as the blind side protector for Dwayne Haskins.

Per The Draft Network (Crabbs):

Pass Sets - Can be guilty of some oversets when he's pressed upfield with speed. Appreciate his cadence, though — even after swap from OG to OT he showed clean steps and didn't bail to flip his hips vertically and chase rushers. He's long, step distance can cover ground on the outside with better angles.

Length - He's not the longest of arms and he's well built, which provides him with a bigger strike zone for defenders to land blows. More importantly, he doesn't maximize length with issues in hand placement and punch timing — so there's room to grow, but he's not as effective as build would suggest.

Balance - His weight can get knocked around by defenders who catch him clean, he's pretty lean through the lower half and hence doesn't have a low center of gravity. You work him in space and he'll thrive, he's a natural athlete on the second level or as a puller to work around the set and get fit on seal blocks.

Hand Technique - Somewhat irregular here. He'll get busted with low hands at times and in other instances the outside hand has a habit of wrapping around the frame/back of defenders at the POA. Concerning that these issues haven't been ironed out after nearly 50 starts at the FBS level.

Power at POA - When he's able to roll hips through contact and gets a desirable hand fit, he's pretty impressive with methodical upfield steps to churn and create soft edges in the run game. Ample movement as a pin blocker or as a puller to kick out defenders on the edge of runs as well.

Football IQ - He's a bit rough around the edges but has developmental upside if you place him with some higher level coaching. He's a natural athlete but will still need some TLC to get him where he needs to be for consistent performance as an NFL starter. Fundamentals, especially the hands, need an overhaul.

Functional Athleticism - Smooth would be the best word to describe him. His lapses in fits are more byproduct of not executing to brace for contact but I believe he's got the mobility to play at tackle. He'd be a hell of a puller at guard, too. Short area mobility while engaged with blockers to turn and cross face is strong.

Anchor Ability - High pads and lean frame don't make for a promising recipe and he really hasn't been tested in live action with a lot of explosive athletes. Does show the coil and bend through the knees and hips to successfully drop anchor and he "big boy'd" many opponents on film studies throughout 2019.

Flexibility - Appreciate his body control. Attentive to his base, does well to keep his hips opened and not get skinny feet. His roll through contact in linear situations is pretty strong to unload onto defenders at the POA. Hips are definitely fluid to open out of stance and pull left to get out in front of plays.

Competitive Toughness - He's scrappy. He's not a true mauler but his dynamic body control will yield motion on the line. He's persistent to fight for positioning but needs more reset ability in his hands in order to work into a position of control, otherwise he's just leaning on bodies and running the feet hoping to run defenders out of the play.

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Best Trait - Mobility

Worst Trait - Hand Technique

Best Film - Wagner (2019)

Worst Film - UCF (2019)

Red Flags - None

Player Summary - Matt Peart projects favorably as a developmental starter at the NFL level. It's easy to appreciate Peart's easy movement skills as a big man, he's a long and lean lineman with smooth feet and very good range working through the second level or on the perimeter as a blocker. There's an incubation period needed for the jump to NFL and some teams may view him as an OG — but no matter where he plays, he'll need to be coached up on his hand placement and weight distribution.

@NoleinATL You're up.

 

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@NoleinATL Good work again today...Will be back in the morning.

 

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With the 67th pick in the 2020 PGSF NFL Mock Draft the Detriot Lions select

Bryce Hall CB University of Virginia

Detroit needs a CB and while I am a little concerned with his technique after Tam killed him on some routes, he is best on the board so we are taking the leap

ANALYST'S REPORTS
Marino
Reid
Harris
Crabbs

• 
  Feet - Is successful in coverage because of intelligence and awareness more than rapid or fluid footwork. With that said, Hall maintains a balanced base and isn’t a regular victim of false or unnecessary steps. Has enough foot quickness to close, but his length also comes in handy in those situations.
  
  Man Coverage - There will be matchups against bigger wideouts without as much twitch and burst that he can handle carrying into space alone. Best utilization comes in a zone heavy scheme and he is miscast playing primarily in off-man situations. Modest short area agility and route mirroring skills create some challenges.
  
  Tackling - This is one of the primary areas his ultra competitive nature shows up. More than willing in run support and he has a quick trigger attacking downhill to tackle against quick game and the run. Aims low, wraps and brings his feet.
  
  IQ/Awareness - Virginia deploys a variety of coverage techniques and his experience fulfilling those responsibilities will serve him well at the next level. Route anticipation and coverage spacing comes easy for him in zone coverage. IDs the run quickly. Trusts his techniques and understands his run fits.
  
  Physicality - Shows up in every way. Assertive tackler that brings excellent hitting power and contact balance to the point of attack. Does well to take on blocks with his hands in pursuit, disengage and compete to finish. Physical in press coverage and truly disrupts route timing. Will mix it up with anyone at the catch point when challenged and gives great effort on special teams. No issues here.
  
  Ball Skills - Ball skills are exceptional and he led the nation in pass breakups in 2018 with 21. The game slows down for him at the catch point. Always locates the football and puts himself in position to compete. Has good body control and length that helps him close. Former wide receiver and it’s obvious when the ball is in the air.
  
  Press Technique - Effective crowding receivers at the line of scrimmage, redirecting routes and suffocating releases. I also like him in soft press to leverage the release and his ability to disrupt route stems. Has to be careful since his transitions can be a touch segmented and separation for the receiver can be achieved.
  
  Flexibility - Doesn’t impress with overly loose hips and rapid transitions. Agility and change of direction skills are only average. Transitions can be segmented.
  
  Versatility - Experienced in a variety of techniques but his best usage at the next level comes in a zone heavy scheme. Outstanding run defender who can be used situational in press coverage as well. Proven special teams contributor.
  
  BEST TRAIT - Ball Skills, Physicality
  
  WORST TRAIT - Man Coverage
  
  RED FLAGS - Ankle injury limited his senior season to just six games.
  
  NFL Stylistic Comp - James Bradberry
  
  Hall is a long and physical corner with exceptional ball skills, but his quickness and agility are only average making him best suited for a zone heavy scheme in the NFL. While he isn’t a universal scheme fit, Hall profiles as a plus starter in the right role and his ability to make game-changing plays on the football certainly increase his appeal. Hall is an extremely competitive football player that also has exceptional football character. He should be a team leader and well-respected for his character and efforts in the community given his resume at Virginia. It would not surprise me to see Hall start early in his career, but definitely by Year 2/3.
  

 

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You are up @NoleLizards --

at home today so ready to get in some picks, sorry about last couple days , lots of meetings about all the craziness and what we are going to do going forward

 

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You are up @NoleLizards --

at home today so ready to get in some picks, sorry about last couple days , lots of meetings about all the craziness and what we are going to do going forward

It's ok...We're making record time as it is.

Hall's a great pick...until Scary Terry enters the league.

 

[NoleinATL]

It's ok...We're making record time as it is.

Hall's a great pick...until Scary Terry enters the league.

If Terry keeps the speed with that body transformation, there will be a ton of guys in trouble when he gets in the league

 

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With the 68th pick, the New York Jets select Michael Pittman, Jr., WR, University of Southern California. 6-4, 223.

The Jets add a big target to their receiving haul to help Sam Darnold.

Per nfl.com:

By Lance Zierlein, NFL Analyst

NFL Comparison-Courtland Sutton

Overview
Big, smart and reliable, Pittman falls into the "possession receiver" bin, but has top-notch ball skills that allow him to bully and best cornerbacks down the field. Improving release quickness against press will be an early focal point in an NFL camp, but his frame and physicality should create work space underneath even with close coverage. He lacks the speed and separation quickness teams covet from WR1 candidates, but he comes from NFL bloodlines and plays with a pro demeanor. He should be a productive plug-and-play talent at WR2 early in his career.
Strengths

• Big production jump as go-to target in 2019
• Outstanding size and toughness
• Clears tight coverage underneath with hands and physicality
• In and out of breaks with plus quickness for a big target
• Makes contested catches on all three levels
• Strong hands attack throws away from his frame
• Football smart and can run a full route tree
• Build-up speed to sneak and stack cornerbacks vertically
• Elevated levels of poise and focus tracking deep balls
• Excellent work-back talent to own back-shoulder throws
• Will get after it as run blocker
• Talented on special teams with gunner value

Weaknesses

• Big press corners can delay his departure
• Lacks suddenness to elude and burst past early punch
• Tight man can hitch a ride early in routes
• Takes time to present as target on intermediate crossing routes
• Will always be working with smaller catch windows
• Wasn't guarded by Paulson Adebo (Stanford) or Jaylon Johnson (Utah)

You're up @NoleinATL.

 

[NoleinATL]

son of a gun...good pick---give me a second

 

[NoleLizards]

son of a gun...good pick.

Just you wait!