2013 NFL Draft - Saints Big Board

[Crusader]

If Amerson really can run a 4.4 at that size and knows atleast something about playing football we need to find a way to get him. A guy lik ethat can go toe to toe with the big guys like Colston, CJ, Fitz n dem.

[Seer1]

Just yankin' your chain a bit. I do think Williams is a better bet at NT and that Geathers is going to be another Ellis once he hits the big leagues.

[jeanpierre]

Originally Posted by Seer1

Just yankin' your chain a bit. I do think Williams is a better bet at NT and that Geathers is going to be another Ellis once he hits the big leagues.

Jesse Williams, Alabama?!? He won't be there passed the second round...

[Seer1]

No Brandon Williams from Missouri Southern. I'm thinking trade our one for a two and a three and picking up Williams in the second.

[QBREES9]

Levine Toilolo, TE, Stanford; Height: 6-7. Weight: 265; Estimated 40 - 4.7.

Red Shirt Junior who's had his moments in the shadows of TE Zach Ertz including an 141 ReYD in the Arizona game and four (4) ReTd on the season; Playing behind Ertz he did not get the same level of coaching and attention and left with a year of eligibility...

Why the Saints should draft him? This guy's got monster ability and just needs some coaching; with Graham coming into a contract year and the offense "limited" while Graham was injured all season; this is the type of insurance policy the Saints need behind Graham...

[hagan714]

Levine Toilolo 6'8, 265, 4.82 Stanford

very good work ethic
No known background issues or run-ins with the law.
Has excellent height and good bulk which make him a match-up nightmare,

First and foremost his inline blocking is elite
He gets off the ball quickly and playing with good pad level.
good initial pop to create running lanes.
Finishes his blocks well and works to the second level.
Head always on a swivel in pass protection, and his long arms allow him to interfere with speed rushers around the outside,

Has excellent ball skills and soft hands,
good red zone target who goes up and gets the ball.
Uses his bulk to shield the football
won't run away from many people, arm tackles will not bring him down.
wide wingspan and height.

Negatives
2010 season with an ACL tear in his right knee
Doesn't have the elite speed to run away from people
isn't explosive getting off the snap when running routes.
Still working to get his route running and pass catching instincts

Conclusion

His blocking is just elite. Now we need a TE that can block and be a solid receiver in the passing game that is tall enough for Drew to see

now we can talk ceiling in day 3 of the draft

[FinSaint]

He does sound good Hagan, at least on paper. I wouldn't mind them picking a TE in one of the bottom rounds if there was one worth picking.

Still, the focus has to be on the defense and possibly OL.

[jeanpierre]

Toilolo is currently projected 7-FA...

[FinSaint]

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

Toilolo is currently projected 7-FA...

Undoubtedly the staff will once again be looking very hard at the UDFA pool once the draft is over and done with, and they'll probably try to address most of the depth issues they have on offense through those UDFAs.

[jeanpierre]

Originally Posted by FinSaint

Undoubtedly the staff will once again be looking very hard at the UDFA pool once the draft is over and done with, and they'll probably try to address most of the depth issues they have on offense through those UDFAs.

I expect to see alot of LB, SS, and CB types...