2015 draft??

|Mitch| · 03-08-2015, 09:39 PM

Walters mock draft from WalterFootball.com has us selecting Shane Ray in the first and Benardrick McKinney in the second...

That would damn near fix the LB problem right there

Then has us selecting Ifo Ekpre-Olomu in the third...

That would fix the defense!

blackangold · 03-08-2015, 09:45 PM

Originally Posted by |Mitch|

Walters mock draft from WalterFootball.com has us selecting Shane Ray in the first and Benardrick McKinney in the second...

That would damn near fix the LB problem right there

Then has us selecting Ifo Ekpre-Olomu in the third...

That would fix the defense!

I wouldn't mind those picks at all, but I don't think McKinney falls out of the first round. With all other ILB/MLB prospects looking bad during the combine he will be the first to go, my bet is he lands between 20-30th overall.

|Mitch| · 03-08-2015, 11:57 PM

Has anyone taken a look at Eli Harold DE/OLB from Virginia? Could be a decent 2nd round LB if they go for another position in the first...

Eli Harold*, 3-4OLB, Virginia
Height: 6-3. Weight: 247.
Projected 40 Time: 4.60.
Projected Round (2015): 2-3.
3/7/15: Harold was very impressive in 2014. He totaled 54 tackles with 14.5 tackles for a loss, seven sacks, two passes batted, one interception and a forced fumble. The junior had strong showings against UCLA, Louisville and North Carolina. Harold is fast and athletic on the edge. He needs to add weight to remain in a 4-3 defense in the NFL. Harold worked out well at the Combine, but needs to get bigger.

8/23/14: Harold made a big impact as an edge rusher for Virginia in 2013. The first-year starter totaled 8.5 sacks with 15 tackles for a loss, 51 tackles, two forced fumbles and a pass broken up. His season was highlighted by a three-sack game against rival Virginia Tech.

Harold is a fast and athletic edge rusher, but probably will have to move to linebacker if he can't gain a significant amount of weight. As a freshman backup in 2012, Harold had two sacks.

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jeanpierre · 03-09-2015, 12:14 AM

Originally Posted by |Mitch|

Has anyone taken a look at Eli Harold DE/OLB from Virginia? Could be a decent 2nd round LB if they go for another position in the first...

Eli Harold won't be there in round two...

He'll likely fall starting around pick 20 in the first round...

He's a little behind in development to Vic Beasley...

But they're very similar in their freakish get off at the snap...

In fact, if Beasley, Scherff, Shelton are off the boards, I'd reach and select him at 13 before Ray, Gregory, Dupree...

Sarik · 03-09-2015, 03:32 AM

Originally Posted by |Mitch|

Has anyone taken a look at Eli Harold DE/OLB from Virginia? Could be a decent 2nd round LB if they go for another position in the first

About 2 months behind on the Eli Harold train Mitch. Im a big fan...

I posted this about Eli Harold 2 months ago in reply to JeanPierre.
You can find it on page 20 of this thread...

"Honestly though...one of my options id love to start day 2 with is
Eli Harold - Virginia

Jeanpierre i think you could really grow to love this pick. Follow me for a minute....

Been watching a good amount of tape on him & really liked what i was seeing. Im sitting there thinking "who does this guy remind me of" & then it clicks...Jerry Attaochu. Nearly identical builds as well.
Attaochu: 6'3 252lbs
Harold: 6'4 250lbs

shows alot of similar traits we saw from Attaochu coming out of Georgia Tech. Pass rusher & disruptive. More athletic than what we have in JR Rite now as well. Shows he can set the edge, but can stand to improve."

Since then Harold has had a great Combine & Pro day, so like JeanPierre said, no chance he gets to us in the 2nd. He'll probably be drafted somewhere in the 20 range of the 1st Round. Would be more than happy to trade back to select Harold & gain extra picks.

03-08-2015, 09:39 PM	#1
\|Mitch\| 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alexandria, La Posts: 11,303	Re: 2015 draft?? Walters mock draft from WalterFootball.com has us selecting Shane Ray in the first and Benardrick McKinney in the second... That would damn near fix the LB problem right there Then has us selecting Ifo Ekpre-Olomu in the third... That would fix the defense!

03-08-2015, 09:45 PM	#2
blackangold 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 3,422	Re: 2015 draft?? Originally Posted by \|Mitch\| Walters mock draft from WalterFootball.com has us selecting Shane Ray in the first and Benardrick McKinney in the second... That would damn near fix the LB problem right there Then has us selecting Ifo Ekpre-Olomu in the third... That would fix the defense! I wouldn't mind those picks at all, but I don't think McKinney falls out of the first round. With all other ILB/MLB prospects looking bad during the combine he will be the first to go, my bet is he lands between 20-30th overall.

03-09-2015, 12:14 AM	#4
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: 2015 draft?? Originally Posted by \|Mitch\| Has anyone taken a look at Eli Harold DE/OLB from Virginia? Could be a decent 2nd round LB if they go for another position in the first... Eli Harold won't be there in round two... He'll likely fall starting around pick 20 in the first round... He's a little behind in development to Vic Beasley... But they're very similar in their freakish get off at the snap... In fact, if Beasley, Scherff, Shelton are off the boards, I'd reach and select him at 13 before Ray, Gregory, Dupree...
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Sarik 100th Post Join Date: May 2012 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 292	Re: 2015 draft?? Originally Posted by \|Mitch\| Has anyone taken a look at Eli Harold DE/OLB from Virginia? Could be a decent 2nd round LB if they go for another position in the first About 2 months behind on the Eli Harold train Mitch. Im a big fan... I posted this about Eli Harold 2 months ago in reply to JeanPierre. You can find it on page 20 of this thread... "Honestly though...one of my options id love to start day 2 with is Eli Harold - Virginia Jeanpierre i think you could really grow to love this pick. Follow me for a minute.... Been watching a good amount of tape on him & really liked what i was seeing. Im sitting there thinking "who does this guy remind me of" & then it clicks...Jerry Attaochu. Nearly identical builds as well. Attaochu: 6'3 252lbs Harold: 6'4 250lbs shows alot of similar traits we saw from Attaochu coming out of Georgia Tech. Pass rusher & disruptive. More athletic than what we have in JR Rite now as well. Shows he can set the edge, but can stand to improve." Since then Harold has had a great Combine & Pro day, so like JeanPierre said, no chance he gets to us in the 2nd. He'll probably be drafted somewhere in the 20 range of the 1st Round. Would be more than happy to trade back to select Harold & gain extra picks.

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