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

[K Major]

Originally Posted by ChrisXVI

What do you guys think of this dude as a later round safety?

https://twitter.com/kat_terrell/stat...57041463410688

https://twitter.com/kat_terrell/stat...57807737585664

He can back up Byrd this season and take over in 2017 when Byrd gets cut.

I like what I've read on Justin. Day 3 steal? He doesn't shy away from tackling either.

[K Major]

Side note - I really like Su'a Cravens from SC. Scouts claim he is a safety however he plays like a linebacker.

[hagan714]

Originally Posted by K Major

I like what I've read on Justin. Day 3 steal? He doesn't shy away from tackling either.

I said it last year this is the year of the safety. here is another late rounder for to look at. I like this kid also.


Juston Burris FS/SS/CB /NC STATE 6002 212
Hands 8 7/8
Arms 31 1/2
40 4.53
20 2.63
10 1.28
3 Cone 7.10
20 Shuttle 4.40
60 Shuttle 11.65
Bench 19
Vertical 36 1/2
Broad 10'02"

traits and ball skills to be a corner but lacks the balance. change of direction is a challenge so FS it is. Just look at the shuttle and cone times. Excellent in run support. Played all over the NC State secondary so he is raw for the most part. So coaching could make a CB out of the kid.

[jeanpierre]

Originally Posted by ChrisXVI

What do you guys think of this dude as a later round safety?

https://twitter.com/kat_terrell/stat...57041463410688

https://twitter.com/kat_terrell/stat...57807737585664

He can back up Byrd this season and take over in 2017 when Byrd gets cut.

Simmons = Pierre Warren

He'll make the occasional interception (which is rare for the Saints) but he's not very fluid in coverage and the liabilities will probably exceed the production...

Late round safety to consider - Clemson's T. J. Green is who I'm looking as well as the Buckeye's Tyvis Powell...

If we somehow sign Nick Fairley and relieve ourselves of a compulsory selection on the defensive line; we could look to Darian Thompson, who was an out-and-out ballhawk; had dropped him earlier from my Mock after a poor Combine performance, but in the last few days it has come to light that he was once of several players that had come down with a viral bug thus affecting his performance...

[WillSaints81]

Originally Posted by K Major

Side note - I really like Su'a Cravens from SC. Scouts claim he is a safety however he plays like a linebacker.

I just can't get behind him because of where he played. We already got burned by Ellis. The USC picks have not turned out well for us in the past.

[hagan714]

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

Simmons = Pierre Warren

Pierre is a FS and Simmons is a SS. Playing Simmons as a FS would be a huge waste of his skill set.

Simmons = KV but better coverage skill set.

[jeanpierre]

Giving some details on my selections , along with alternate picks...

R1, S12 (Pick 12) WR Laquon Treadwell, Mississippi; Height: 6' 2"; Weight: 210 lbs.*
• Treadwell is the best wide receiver, playmaker to come out of the college ranks since Julio Jones…
• He’s a big, physical receiver with elite hands and catch radius, often winning contested passes...
• Started immediately as a national top recruit; has competed and been successful against many of the top SEC defensive backs, many now in the NFL…
• Only criticism is his straight-line speed isn’t elite though he's progressed from injury two seasons ago…
• It is worth noting that Jerry Rice, Tim Brown and Michael Irving did not have great straight line speed...
• Terrific competitor and skilled downfield blocker; respected teammate and locker room leader...
• By adding Treadwell to the Saints wide receiver corps, you add the best possible candidate to not only replace Colston's reliable receiving skills, but equally important, his leadership and high character…
• Having Treadwell, Cooks and Snead instantly makes the WR corps among the elite in the NFL...
Alternate Selection: DL Jarran Reed, Alabama; Height: 6' 3"; Weight: 308 lbs.

R2, S16 (Pick 47) DB Xavien Howard, Baylor; Height: 6’ 1”; Weight: 200 lbs.
• Now, the Saints have sought a big, physical cornerback for versatility in match-ups, failing the past two years...
• SJB lacked experience and the temperament for the position and Brandon Browner had seen better days...
• Xavien Howard is an ideal candidate who surprised by coming out as an underclassman and probably would be a first rounder with another season…
• Xavien's a big, physical CB with fluid hips, good change of direction (especially for his size), a violent tackler, and has great hands, ball skills.
• Though his straightline 40 yd dash was average, his shuttle drills, and change of direction skills were at the top of this draft class…
• With Keenan Lewis now on the wrong side of 30 and beginning to break down, Delvin Breaux needs a complement…
• Howard’s size and skills would also lend to versatility and allowing him to also play safety…
Alternate Selection: DE Carl Nassib, Penn State; Height: 6' 7"; Weight: 278 lbs.

R3, S15 (Pick 78) DE Bronson Kaufusi, Brigham Young; Height: 6’ 6”; Weight: 285 lbs.
• Kaufusi has the prototypical size, weight, arm length and hand size you want in a multi-front LDE…
• Athlete that started out as a TE, Bronson, a coach’s son (Father was his position coach) moved to DE…
• Productive history; 2015: 64 tackles, 20 tackles for loss, 11 sacks, one interception and three forced fumbles; 2014: 43 tackles, 11.5 tackles for loss, five passes broken up and seven sacks while playing injured; 2013: 37 tackles, seven tackles for loss, four sacks, one interception and a forced fumble.
• Kaufusi is an advanced project who with some pro-coaching can improve by disengaging blocks quicker and adding variation to his pass rush portfolio …
Alternate Selection: FS Darian Thompson, Boise State; Height: 6' 2"; Weight: 208 lbs.

R4, S14 (Pick 112) TE Tyler Higbee, Western Kentucky; Height: 6' 6"; Weight: 249 lbs.
• Higbee has a terrific blend of height, arm length (33.25 in) and hand size (10.25 in)…
• Converted Wide Receiver who is still able to add quality bulk to his frame…
• Missed four games with knee sprain; came back early for conference championship, re-aggravating injury missing senior game, combine…
• Despite abbreviated season caught 38 receptions for 563 receiving yards and eight (8) touchdowns…
• As a receiver, he’s got the straight line speed to beat linebackers, safeties; good at find the soft zones in the passing game, great catch radius and ability to snatch ball away from body…
• Though a work in progress, Higbee is probably the better of the blocking tight ends in the 2016 draft class…
• Perfect time, place to take this tight end to develop behind recently signed veterans; as he develops, would allow the Saints to avoid escalating cap numbers of vet contracts…
Alternate Selection: OG Conner McGovern, Missouri; Height: 6' 4"; Weight: 308 lbs.

R5, S13 (Pick 152) LB Nick Vigil, Utah State ; Height: 6’ 2”; Weight: 239 lbs.
• Two-time conference first team selection; lead his team with tackles...
• Surprised at combine leading linebacking group in cone and shuttle drills…
• Excellent instincts, ball location, read/react times and plays all out willing to engage larger blockers...
• Good first step in dropping back in coverage, having speed, quickness, anticipation to maintain solid coverage…
• Very good at navigating through crowds to generate an impact play; plays with great game speed…
• Still needs to add size, bulk to his frame, but can come in as a 3rd down back immediately and special teamer…
• Brother was signed as an UDFA at Miami and started two games by end of last season…
Alternate Selection: DT Matt Ionnadis, Temple; Height: 6' 3"; Weight: 308 lbs.

R6, S12 (Pick 187*) TRADED this pick with 2015 Sixth Round Pick traded for DB Damian Swann (2015, R5, S31, Pick 167)

R7, S16 (Pick 237) OG Jordan Rigsbee, California ; Height: 6’ 4”; Weight: 305 lbs.
• Plays with a nasty disposition, violent hands that jolts defenders, plays through the whistle…
• Not a polished pass blocker, but he has the athleticism and tenacity to recover and keep fighting…
• Rigsbee’s an athletic blocker, very good at getting out on screen plays and in pulling on run plays…
• Rigsbee has started at four different positions for Cal; his most natural position is left guard...
Alternate Selection: NT Chris Mayes, Georgia; Height: 6' 3"; Weight: 338 lbs.

And it all continues to come together...

[jeanpierre]

2016 Pro Day Notes: Tuesday, March 22, 2:45 p.m.
By Tony Pauline, Draft Insider

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Florida
Despite the fact it was a beautiful 80-degree day outside, pro day was held in the Gators' new indoor facility with its brand new soft, slow turf. Many of the players ran slower than expected and struggled with change of direction drills. That being the case, there were still some good performances.

Defensive lineman Jonathan Bullard looked phenomenal in drills, displaying tremendous athleticism, agility and power. He was able to bend, displayed violent punch with his hands and easily moved about the field. Bullard met with the Detroit Lions and Tennessee Titans.

I'm also told the New York Jets like Bullard, whom they would consider if they trade Muhammad Wilkerson. And the word coming from Florida pro day is the Jets are shopping Wilkerson. Whether the team can get a deal done anytime soon is another thing altogether.

I'm told safety Keanu Neal continued the momentum of his improved 40 performance with a terrific position workout. Expanding on my earlier comments on Vernon Hargreaves' workout, besides looking quick and explosive, he caught every ball in drills. Teams were incredibly impressed.

Tight end Jake McGee also had a strong outing, running in the low-to-mid 4.7s (4.72 to 4.76) and catching the ball well.

Antonio Morrison participated in the workout despite the fact he's still recovering from an infection. Morrison did not run all that well and struggled in drills, but teams were impressed he competed. His schedule moving forward include 14 visits and eight workouts.

Alex McCalister was another who was commended for his hustle, but I am told he struggled and did not look natural when practicing out of a two-point stance.

Sleeper linebacker Anthony Harrell looked solid in position drills and was also tried at fullback.

Receiver Demarcus Robinson, whose times range from 4.56 to 4.7, looked mechanical, lacked explosion and did not show much quickness in his route running.

Read more at 2016 NFL Pro Day Results: WalterFootball.com

[jeanpierre]

2016 Pro Day Notes: Tuesday, March 22, 7:10 p.m.
By Tony Pauline, Draft Insider

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Louisiana Tech
Quarterback Jeff Driskel had a very successful pro day.

Standing on his Combine testing numbers, Driskel threw about 60 passes and all but two (one short, one just out of the reach of the pass catcher) were on the mark. Many felt Drskel could really not have thrown the ball better.

The quarterback met with the Denver Broncos and Detroit Lions today and has a workout with the Arizona Cardinals scheduled for later this week.

Defensive tackle Vernon Butler improved on many of his Combine marks, timing as fast as 5.05 in the 40, posting a 33.5-inch vertical jump and 9-3 broad jump. He also looked good in position drills.

Read more at 2016 NFL Pro Day Results: WalterFootball.com

[K Major]

I really like V Butler. The RB/scat back from Tech was good this past season as well (his name escapes me).