2016 NFL Draft Prospect Thread ...............

[K Major]

Originally Posted by RaginCajun83

2nd

Did you see his combine 40 time ? This guy is an absolute burner. With that time at his position & body of work, yep no later than the 2nd sounds right.

[WillSaints81]

With the Colston news and all and reading about the state of receivers, I had to skip DE but will get to that afterwards. Here are the current top five projected in my preferred order.

1.

Laquon Treadwell (Ole Miss) vs. Florida (2015) - YouTube

Laquon Treadwell (Ole Miss) vs. Florida (2015) - YouTube

Laquon Treadwell (Ole Miss) vs. Auburn (2015) - YouTube

Laquon Treadwell (Ole Miss) vs. Auburn (2015) - YouTube

Laquon Treadwell (Ole Miss) vs. Oklahoma State (2015) - YouTube

Laquon Treadwell (Ole Miss) vs. Oklahoma State (2015) - YouTube

Obviously we know he's at the top. And honestly it isn't close. He lacks some speed, but is tough and all the other receivers are either short or lacking in muscular build. He's not a Cooper or Watkins however, but for us he'll suffice.

2.Josh Doctson vs Minnesota (2015) | Draft Breakdown
Josh Doctson vs Texas (2015) | Draft Breakdown
Josh Doctson vs Kansas State (2015) | Draft Breakdown
Josh Doctson vs Texas Tech (2015) | Draft Breakdown
This was one I wasn't expecting to see. He almost made a case for the top because he did look more quicker than Treadwell. However, he's not in the SEC, he's less than 210 pounds(Wiki has him 190, CBS has him 201). But he could work with us because he's not going to be the number 1 receiver that draws defenses and if he does that frees up Cooks. He is 6'2(wiki has him 6'4) that's one positive, and according to DB he drops some passes. But again, he was the top option at TCU. He got hurt last year so there's that concern. If Treadwell does not fall to us, he may be someone we should try to get in 2nd round.

3.

Will Fuller (Notre Dame) vs. USC (2015) - YouTube

Will Fuller (Notre Dame) vs. USC (2015) - YouTube

Will Fuller (Notre Dame) vs. Texas (2015) - YouTube

Will Fuller (Notre Dame) vs. Texas (2015) - YouTube

Small sample size, and looks quick. But he's 6'0. The only negative and that's a big one. He does not benefit us over Doctson.

4.Corey Coleman vs Texas Tech (2015) | Draft Breakdown
Corey Coleman vs Oklahoma State (2015) | Draft Breakdown
Corey Coleman vs Kansas (2015) | Draft Breakdown

My issue here is similar to Fuller, he's short in stature. He looks quick in that Baylor offense. But Big 12 competition can be deceiving. He's also possibly inury prone. I'm staying away.

5.

Michael Thomas (Ohio State) vs. Virginia Tech (2015) - YouTube

Michael Thomas (Ohio State) vs. Virginia Tech (2015) - YouTube

Michael Thomas (Ohio State WR) vs Maryland (2015) - YouTube

Michael Thomas (Ohio State WR) vs Maryland (2015) - YouTube

Michael Thomas (Ohio State WR) vs Rutgers 2015 - YouTube

Michael Thomas (Ohio State WR) vs Rutgers 2015 - YouTube

He wasn't even the number 1 here. So he lacked targets, and didn't break away well from defenses either. He also cannot pass block. But we should know never to draft an offensive player from a Meyer system.

Draft
Round 1-Treadwell
Round 2-Doctson
Do Not Draft
Round 1-Coleman
Round 2-Thomas
Round 3-Fuller

[hagan714]

Originally Posted by WillSaints81

Draft Round 1-Treadwell

Only thing left is him not to run like a TE which I would be shocked to see

Originally Posted by WillSaints81

Round 2-Doctson

Doctson He is a big boy 6'2", with good hands, pretty good speed 4.50 and serious hops. wrist injury is my main concern but that appears to be healing well. Could turn out to be the best WR in the draft

On the flip side his routes tree and discipline running it need some serious work. Freaking spread offense effect rears it ugly head yet once again. The ability to beat press/Bump and Run coverage are a weak point.

With that said I can still see him going in round 1 but upside and football IQ? Is there enough there to justify the pick?

I fear he may end up being another Robert Meachem.

Originally Posted by WillSaints81

Do Not Draft
Round 1-Coleman
Round 2-Thomas
Round 3-Fuller

I am on board with you here

[RaginCajun83]

Oh I saw it alright, as an alum I absolutely loved it too

That's why i said there's no way he's there in the 2nd when the Saints are on the clock

[hagan714]

Jalen Ramsey is the big prize in this draft IMO still but since he will be off the board. Safeties that know how to tackle and have solid coverage skill deep, in the slot and the ability to jump outside are hard to find.

So I am looking for a FS that reads a defense, fills and hits like a SS and has solid coverage skill to be an option as a CB.

So lets look at boobie prizes at FS/SS/CB position can be had on day 2 and 3

R3 - Sean Davis - one of my favs and vastly under rated as a S

R5 - James Bradberry - A transition to S might be just what the Dr orders for this kid

R6/UDFA Mike Jordan -
Still on my flying under radar prospects to keep an eye on. not sure a transition to S would be needed. I really like what saw and heard from the East-West Shrine game. why he did not go to the combine is beyond me. Now i have to wait till march 24 and his pro day to see if there is a reason why.
2016 pro days schedule - NFL.com

On a side note,
Javon Hargrave still looking impressive
Darrin Lee a player at 12? not sure if I want to go there but will SP?

Ok who is this kid?
Stephen Weatherly OLB Vanderbilt 6’043″ 267
4.61/40, 23 reps, arms 34 1/2″, arms hands 10+”
Vandy always has some interesting smart players every year. 7/UDFA priority project? gotta learn more

[K Major]

Originally Posted by hagan714

On a side note,
Javon Hargrave still looking impressive

All I see Javon doing is dominating the competition in front of him. It will be interesting to see where he lands in the draft.

[jeanpierre]

Thing about Hargrave that worries me is his size and playing at that size week in, week out in the NFl...

...he's going to rolled up and out often; plus, would he be able to play consistently at a high level?!?

[hagan714]

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

Thing about Hargrave that worries me is his size and playing at that size week in, week out in the NFl...

See that is my biggest issue with saints over the past few season. No rotation to talk of. The starts are on the field way too mant snaps each and every game.

Bad drafts, bad personnel moves and bad FA investments all contributed to it.

Give me a solid DT and a solid DE for depth late. that is what I am looking for at the very least and that in itself will help this defense out greatly.

That is why i keep holding to players like this in day 3

Adam Gotsis, DE, Georgia Tech 6046 285 4.88
Matt Judon, DE, Grand Valley State 6030 275 4.73
Anthony Zettel DE Penn State 6040 278 4.87
Quinton Jefferson DT/DE Maryland 6040 289 4.96
D.J. Reader DT/OG Clemson 6021 325 5.04
Josh Tupou, NT, Colorado 6-3 325 5.00

The saints must build a DL that is actively rotated

[jeanpierre]

(excerpt from Walter Football - Saints 2016 Prospects Visits)

New Orleans Saints
No. 1 Team Need
Defensive Tackle
See the other needs ...
Joey Bosa, DE/3-4OLB, Ohio State (COM)
Michael Caputo, S, Wisconsin (EW)
Le'Raven Clark, OT, Texas Tech (SR)
Cody Core, WR, Ole Miss (EW)
Josh Ferguson, RB, Illinois (EW)
Chris Jones, DT/3-4DE, Mississippi State (COM)
Paxton Lynch, QB, Memphis (COM)
Ross Martin, K, Duke (SR)
Reggie Ragland, ILB, Alabama (SR)
Brandon Shell, OT, South Carolina (EW)
Noah Spence, OLB/DE/3-4OLB, Eastern Kentucky (SR)
Chris Swain, FB, Navy (SR)

Read more at 2016 NFL Draft Prospect Visits Tracked by Team

[jeanpierre]

Partial Pro Days Schedule

March 3: Northern Arizona, Vanderbilt.
March 4: Arizona State, Nebraska, Troy, Kentucky, Alabama State, Eastern Kentucky.
March 7: Auburn, Prairie View AM, Minnesota.
March 8: Connecticut, Northwestern, Oklahoma State, Kansas State, West Georgia, Northern Colorado, Samford, Jacksonville State.
March 9: Marshall, Wisconsin, Rutgers, Buffalo, Alabama, Oklahoma, Central Oklahoma, Louisville, New Mexico State, Colorado, Monmouth (NJ), Clemson, Illinois, Tulsa, Mississippi State, Fordham, Miami (OH), Furman, New Mexico, New Mexico Highlands.
March 10: Washington State
March 11: Oregon State, West Alabama, Georgia State, Ohio State, Northern Illinois, Texas Tech.
March 14: Toledo, Wake Forest, Cincinnati, Southern, Bowling Green, Sacramento State, LSU.
March 15: Charlotte, UCLA, Youngstown State, Ouachita Baptist, Grand Valley State, Delta State, Virginia, Northwestern State, Richmond.
March 16: Georgia, Louisiana-Lafayette, Boston College, Arkansas, Temple, Michigan State, Pittsburgh, Baylor, Newberry, Fresno State, Virginia Tech, Duquesne, Old Dominion.
March 17: San Diego State, Stanford, Central Arkansas, Kennesaw State, Southeastern Louisiana, Central Michigan, William & Mary, Penn State.
March 18: California, Georgia Tech, Akron, Eastern Michigan, Kent State, Michigan, Navy.
March 21: North Carolina State, South Florida, Louisiana-Monroe, Campbell, Incarnate Word.
March 22: Iowa State, Florida, Grambling, Pittsburg State, Azusa Pacific, North Carolina, Texas State, Montana State, Hawaii, Louisiana Tech, North Carolina AT.
March 23: Southern California, Syracuse, Weber State, Ohio, North Carolina Central, Valdosta State, Texas, Alcorn State, Central Florida, Kansas, Jackson State, Liberty, Purdue.
March 24: Arizona, Houston, North Dakota State, Missouri Western, Rice, Cal Poly, Massachusetts, Southern Miss, Utah, Ball State, Lamar, Bethune-Cookman.
March 25: Stephen F. Austin, Brigham Young.
March 28: Mississippi, South Alabama, California-Davis, Angelo State, Abilene Christian, Fort Valley State, Stony Brook.
March 29: Western Kentucky, Midwestern State, Chattanooga, Tarleton State, Florida State.
March 30: Miami (FL), Southern Methodist, Tennessee, Maryland, Southern Utah, South Carolina, Princeton, Florida International, South Carolina State, Indiana.
March 31: Florida Atlantic, Notre Dame, Boise State, Yale, Appalachian State, Middle Tennessee, Citadel, Texas Christian, Florida Tech.
April 1: Eastern Washington, Jacksonville, Villanova, Coastal Carolina.
April 2: Dartmouth.
April 4: West Virginia, Arkansas State.
April 5: Sam Houston State.
April 6: Texas AM, Georgia Southern, Memphis, Utah State.
April 7: Southeast Missouri.