Mock Drafts 2023

AsylumGuido · 02-15-2023, 12:13 PM

But ESPN’s Todd McShay has a worrisome suggestion. One of the players who could leave this offseason is defensive end Marcus Davenport, who has all the ability in the world but struggled to stay on the field through five years with the Saints due to injuries and inconsistent play. He has the Saints picking a prospect with many of the same qualities that filled Davenport’s scouting report coming out of college: Georgia Tech defensive end Keion White.

SmashMouth · 02-15-2023, 02:07 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

https://twitter.com/TheSaintsWire/st...99236976996366

But ESPN’s Todd McShay has a worrisome suggestion. One of the players who could leave this offseason is defensive end Marcus Davenport, who has all the ability in the world but struggled to stay on the field through five years with the Saints due to injuries and inconsistent play. He has the Saints picking a prospect with many of the same qualities that filled Davenport’s scouting report coming out of college: Georgia Tech defensive end Keion White.

No more projects like him.

He was already too expensive with the two number ones.

K Major · 02-15-2023, 02:32 PM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

No more projects like him.

He was already too expensive with the two number ones.

And way too many injury concerns (White) in college.

Hard pass.

K Major · 02-15-2023, 02:56 PM

Latest mock for the Saints -

DE Tuli Tuipulotu, USC

He was tops in sacks (13.5) last season.

FinSaint · 02-15-2023, 03:33 PM

Hau'oli Kikaha and Zack Baun had bunch of sacks in college as well. And while both are/were LBs - they were supposed to bring pass rush along with Davenport and Turner.

It doesn't too good on the scouts' evaluations.

SmashMouth · 02-15-2023, 03:41 PM

Originally Posted by FinSaint

Hau'oli Kikaha and Zack Baun had bunch of sacks in college as well. And while both are/were LBs - they were supposed to bring pass rush along with Davenport and Turner.

It doesn't too good on the scouts' evaluations.

Those two predate Jeff Ireland, if my memory serves me right.

K Major · 02-15-2023, 03:59 PM

I'm still on pass rushers in Rd 1.

Myles Murphy - Clemson

Quick & has power. Day 1 starter

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FinSaint · 02-15-2023, 04:05 PM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

Those two predate Jeff Ireland, if my memory serves me right.

Kikaha was taken in the 2015 draft and Ireland had joined the Saints in January of 2015, Baun was taken in the 2020 draft.

K Major · 02-15-2023, 04:07 PM

Originally Posted by FinSaint

Hau'oli Kikaha and Zack Baun had bunch of sacks in college as well. And while both are/were LBs - they were supposed to bring pass rush along with Davenport and Turner.

It doesn't too good on the scouts' evaluations.

IMO Kikaha was a reach in the 2nd & Baun has never been utilized to his strengths in the Saint's defensive philosophy.

Give the guy a legit chance to rush @ OLB. Forcing him --> square peg into a round hole. He is more of a 3-4 defensive "fit".

But yeah, scouting has to be spot-on in 2023.

K Major · 02-17-2023, 10:56 AM

ZACH CHARBONNET

RB - UCLA

Good size, 4 year back in college. Solid vision & power.
Mid-round grade.

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02-15-2023, 12:13 PM	#61
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,274	Re: Mock Drafts 2023 Twitter But ESPN’s Todd McShay has a worrisome suggestion. One of the players who could leave this offseason is defensive end Marcus Davenport, who has all the ability in the world but struggled to stay on the field through five years with the Saints due to injuries and inconsistent play. He has the Saints picking a prospect with many of the same qualities that filled Davenport’s scouting report coming out of college: Georgia Tech defensive end Keion White.

02-15-2023, 02:07 PM	#62
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,201 Blog Entries: 29	Re: Mock Drafts 2023 Originally Posted by AsylumGuido https://twitter.com/TheSaintsWire/st...99236976996366 But ESPN’s Todd McShay has a worrisome suggestion. One of the players who could leave this offseason is defensive end Marcus Davenport, who has all the ability in the world but struggled to stay on the field through five years with the Saints due to injuries and inconsistent play. He has the Saints picking a prospect with many of the same qualities that filled Davenport’s scouting report coming out of college: Georgia Tech defensive end Keion White. No more projects like him. He was already too expensive with the two number ones. Papa Voodoo and K Major like this.

02-15-2023, 02:32 PM	#63
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,622 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Mock Drafts 2023 Originally Posted by SmashMouth No more projects like him. He was already too expensive with the two number ones. And way too many injury concerns (White) in college. Hard pass.

02-15-2023, 02:56 PM	#64
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,622 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Mock Drafts 2023 Latest mock for the Saints - DE Tuli Tuipulotu, USC He was tops in sacks (13.5) last season. SmashMouth and Rell&Gold like this.

02-15-2023, 03:33 PM	#65
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,961	Re: Mock Drafts 2023 Hau'oli Kikaha and Zack Baun had bunch of sacks in college as well. And while both are/were LBs - they were supposed to bring pass rush along with Davenport and Turner. It doesn't too good on the scouts' evaluations. Crusader, SmashMouth and Rugby Saint II like this.

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02-15-2023, 03:41 PM	#66
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,201 Blog Entries: 29	Re: Mock Drafts 2023 Originally Posted by FinSaint Hau'oli Kikaha and Zack Baun had bunch of sacks in college as well. And while both are/were LBs - they were supposed to bring pass rush along with Davenport and Turner. It doesn't too good on the scouts' evaluations. Those two predate Jeff Ireland, if my memory serves me right.

02-15-2023, 04:05 PM	#68
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,961	Re: Mock Drafts 2023 Originally Posted by SmashMouth Those two predate Jeff Ireland, if my memory serves me right. Kikaha was taken in the 2015 draft and Ireland had joined the Saints in January of 2015, Baun was taken in the 2020 draft. Crusader and SmashMouth like this.

02-15-2023, 04:07 PM	#69
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,622 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Mock Drafts 2023 Originally Posted by FinSaint Hau'oli Kikaha and Zack Baun had bunch of sacks in college as well. And while both are/were LBs - they were supposed to bring pass rush along with Davenport and Turner. It doesn't too good on the scouts' evaluations. IMO Kikaha was a reach in the 2nd & Baun has never been utilized to his strengths in the Saint's defensive philosophy. Give the guy a legit chance to rush @ OLB. Forcing him --> square peg into a round hole. He is more of a 3-4 defensive "fit". But yeah, scouting has to be spot-on in 2023. SmashMouth and Rugby Saint II like this.