Turning Attention to the Draft

K Major · 04-15-2025, 03:39 PM

Will Johnson - CB
Michigan

Strengths

- Big, smooth and instinctive.
- Presses with patient feet and strong re-routes.
- Connects quickly from press and can run with the route.
- Good body control and change of direction in space.
- Pre-snap play recognition makes it seem like he was in the offensive huddle.

Pro comparison- Jaycee Horn

Will has 1st rd grades throughout.

AsylumGuido · 04-15-2025, 03:50 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

Will Johnson - CB
Michigan

Strengths

- Big, smooth and instinctive.
- Presses with patient feet and strong re-routes.
- Connects quickly from press and can run with the route.
- Good body control and change of direction in space.
- Pre-snap play recognition makes it seem like he was in the offensive huddle.

Pro comparison- Jaycee Horn

Will has 1st rd grades throughout.

Just heard on NFL Radio's Moving the Chains that he still hasn't run a 40 and that his short shuttle times were slower than those of elite CB's. They did say his tape was impressive but the size (6'3" +) is there and that he fits more of the Pete Carroll mold from the Legion of Boom days.

rezburna · 04-15-2025, 06:00 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

Just heard on NFL Radio's Moving the Chains that he still hasn't run a 40 and that his short shuttle times were slower than those of elite CB's. They did say his tape was impressive but the size (6'3" +) is there and that he fits more of the Pete Carroll mold from the Legion of Boom days.

If we move to a more zone heavy scheme he's perfect for it. If we're still going to be man heavy then there are better fits. He'd be perfect somewhere like Philly, so if we adopt that style of defense he's going to be an All-Pro one day.

SmashMouth · 04-15-2025, 06:11 PM

Originally Posted by rezburna

If we move to a more zone heavy scheme he's perfect for it. If we're still going to be man heavy then there are better fits. He'd be perfect somewhere like Philly, so if we adopt that style of defense he's going to be an All-Pro one day.

What if we play a 9-1-1 defense? Blitz every down and leave one in the backfield like Alontae.

Mr.Riaton · 04-16-2025, 03:52 PM

I believe Rattler has more to offer than people think. He only had a few games with second and third string oline and receiver and flashed some nice moments. He needs to be given a fair shot and put in some practices and a few games with the ones to really see what we have.

K Major · 04-16-2025, 04:19 PM

Jalon Walker - LB
Georgia

Strengths
- Hybrid talent who takes snaps as an off-ball linebacker and on the edge.
- Drifts downhill to meet blocks and constrict the run lane.
- Good length to stack blocks or punch and pass on the move.
- Twitched up with an elite closing burst to the football.
- Rush attack is highly athletic and very natural.
- Varies step cadence and entry angles, creating passivity from tackles.

Weaknesses
- Below-average size as a full-time edge defender.
- Improved off the ball but still developing his instincts.

Pro comparison - Nolan Smith

1st round projections throughout

turbo_dog · 04-16-2025, 09:07 PM

I'm also high on the Rattler train. After all, he didn't play with the varsity squad last season. Still looked like a higher upside than Carr.

If the Saints take Sanders at 9, I'm ok. If they take someone later, cool. But like Rez said earlier, I don't think it should be Shough. I'm ok with Dart, Milroe, Howard, Riley in later rounds. Haven't really watched any of the guy from Syracuse

K Major · 04-17-2025, 11:05 AM

Azareye’h Thomas - CB
Florida State

Strengths
- Imposing size and length as a press corner.
- Stalls receiver’s release with a strong punch.
- Crowds and connects to the early stages of the route.
- Takes cues from receivers to turn, locate and play the throw.
- Seeks to occupy as much of the catch space as possible.
- Long arms are formidable weapons of catch disruption.

Round 2 projection

leilung · 04-17-2025, 12:16 PM

I'm still anxious to get a top OL, preferably a LT so that we can get our stud, Fuaga back to his natural position on the RT! I really do believe that the quest for the next QB can wait, but without a line to give him thime, he's not going to be doing much except running for his life on most plays...

That being said: Sanders has had some of the most horrible lines in College Football since he's been playing. He could probably come in and do well right away with what we have.

AsylumGuido · 04-17-2025, 01:30 PM

Speaking of the draft, today I heard a pretty amazing bit of draft history. This year's first round, as it sits right now, is the first time since 1967 that every team in the league holds its own first round pick.

04-15-2025, 03:39 PM	#1
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,793 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Turning Attention to the Draft Will Johnson - CB Michigan Strengths - Big, smooth and instinctive. - Presses with patient feet and strong re-routes. - Connects quickly from press and can run with the route. - Good body control and change of direction in space. - Pre-snap play recognition makes it seem like he was in the offensive huddle. Pro comparison- Jaycee Horn Will has 1st rd grades throughout.

04-15-2025, 03:50 PM	#2
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,569	Re: Turning Attention to the Draft Originally Posted by K Major Will Johnson - CB Michigan Strengths - Big, smooth and instinctive. - Presses with patient feet and strong re-routes. - Connects quickly from press and can run with the route. - Good body control and change of direction in space. - Pre-snap play recognition makes it seem like he was in the offensive huddle. Pro comparison- Jaycee Horn Will has 1st rd grades throughout. Just heard on NFL Radio's Moving the Chains that he still hasn't run a 40 and that his short shuttle times were slower than those of elite CB's. They did say his tape was impressive but the size (6'3" +) is there and that he fits more of the Pete Carroll mold from the Legion of Boom days.

04-15-2025, 06:00 PM	#3
rezburna 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kenner, LA Posts: 8,020	Re: Turning Attention to the Draft Originally Posted by AsylumGuido Just heard on NFL Radio's Moving the Chains that he still hasn't run a 40 and that his short shuttle times were slower than those of elite CB's. They did say his tape was impressive but the size (6'3" +) is there and that he fits more of the Pete Carroll mold from the Legion of Boom days. If we move to a more zone heavy scheme he's perfect for it. If we're still going to be man heavy then there are better fits. He'd be perfect somewhere like Philly, so if we adopt that style of defense he's going to be an All-Pro one day.

04-15-2025, 06:11 PM	#4
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,549 Blog Entries: 29	Re: Turning Attention to the Draft Originally Posted by rezburna If we move to a more zone heavy scheme he's perfect for it. If we're still going to be man heavy then there are better fits. He'd be perfect somewhere like Philly, so if we adopt that style of defense he's going to be an All-Pro one day. What if we play a 9-1-1 defense? Blitz every down and leave one in the backfield like Alontae.

04-16-2025, 03:52 PM	#5
Mr.Riaton 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Broussard,La. Posts: 1,308	Re: Turning Attention to the Draft I believe Rattler has more to offer than people think. He only had a few games with second and third string oline and receiver and flashed some nice moments. He needs to be given a fair shot and put in some practices and a few games with the ones to really see what we have.

04-16-2025, 04:19 PM	#6
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,793 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Turning Attention to the Draft Jalon Walker - LB Georgia Strengths - Hybrid talent who takes snaps as an off-ball linebacker and on the edge. - Drifts downhill to meet blocks and constrict the run lane. - Good length to stack blocks or punch and pass on the move. - Twitched up with an elite closing burst to the football. - Rush attack is highly athletic and very natural. - Varies step cadence and entry angles, creating passivity from tackles. Weaknesses - Below-average size as a full-time edge defender. - Improved off the ball but still developing his instincts. Pro comparison - Nolan Smith 1st round projections throughout

04-16-2025, 09:07 PM	#7
turbo_dog 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,649	Re: Turning Attention to the Draft I'm also high on the Rattler train. After all, he didn't play with the varsity squad last season. Still looked like a higher upside than Carr. If the Saints take Sanders at 9, I'm ok. If they take someone later, cool. But like Rez said earlier, I don't think it should be Shough. I'm ok with Dart, Milroe, Howard, Riley in later rounds. Haven't really watched any of the guy from Syracuse

04-17-2025, 11:05 AM	#8
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,793 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Turning Attention to the Draft Azareye’h Thomas - CB Florida State Strengths - Imposing size and length as a press corner. - Stalls receiver’s release with a strong punch. - Crowds and connects to the early stages of the route. - Takes cues from receivers to turn, locate and play the throw. - Seeks to occupy as much of the catch space as possible. - Long arms are formidable weapons of catch disruption. Round 2 projection

04-17-2025, 12:16 PM	#9
leilung Booty Bandit Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: The Wastelands that are NJ Posts: 1,421	Re: Turning Attention to the Draft I'm still anxious to get a top OL, preferably a LT so that we can get our stud, Fuaga back to his natural position on the RT! I really do believe that the quest for the next QB can wait, but without a line to give him thime, he's not going to be doing much except running for his life on most plays... That being said: Sanders has had some of the most horrible lines in College Football since he's been playing. He could probably come in and do well right away with what we have.

04-17-2025, 01:30 PM	#10
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,569	Re: Turning Attention to the Draft Speaking of the draft, today I heard a pretty amazing bit of draft history. This year's first round, as it sits right now, is the first time since 1967 that every team in the league holds its own first round pick.