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

hagan714 · 04-11-2016, 06:01 AM

I agree with the OL idea. The issue I have is IMO this is a weak year for OL in the draft. This effects the rankings of many of the DL players in my book.

So players that made their mark during the off season beauty shows and sky rocketed up the boards may not be all they are cracked up to be.

Unless Ronnie Stanley falls into our laps I really do not see an OT any different from what his name we drafted last year.

Or the saints shock the world and do yet again a major reach of ten or so picks and grab a giant OT that maybe better as a OG Taylor Decker. If they do I am really feeling for Drew

Cody Whitehair ? still not solid on him as a round 1 material

help me if you can I just do see it in round 1.

Maybe round 2,
Vadal Alexander
Shon Coleman
Joshua Garnett

round 3 on looks justified to me

jeanpierre · 04-11-2016, 07:39 AM

Know alot of people like him, but I'm not feeling Garnett...

See a guy who's just looking to add to his resume before he goes to Stanford Med School...

He looks soft and reminds me of the other Stanford linemen that was in Miami, Richie Incognito's boy...

There are several quality guards where the value fits the pick more in the fourth round (i.e. Tretola, McGovern)...

|Mitch| · 04-11-2016, 08:22 AM

What is everyone's thoughts on Caleb Benenoch? I watched an interview he had this morning and I believe he can play tackle, guard, or center. Might be mid round quality depth

Caleb Benenoch*, OT, UCLA
Height: 6-5. Weight: 311. Arm: 34.13.
40 Time: 4.98.
Projected Round (2016): 3-5.

4/9/16: Benenoch played well for the Bruins in 2015. Still, he should have returned for his senior year to continue to improve his pass protection before going pro. His run blocking is definitely ahead of his pass protection, but Benenoch has some athletic upside. That could be seen in Indianapolis. Benenoch had a strong combine performance where he ran faster than expected. The former Bruin could be a sleeper pick who turns into a good NFL right tackle.

8/15/15: Benemoch broke into the starting lineup as a freshman in 2013 and was impressive. He blocked well in the ground game and showed a lot of potential. As a sophomore, Benenoch was a honorable mention all-conference selection, but wasn't consistent and had some issues in pass protection. His run blocking for back Paul Perkins is further developed.

brees84 · 04-11-2016, 10:42 AM

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K Major · 04-11-2016, 02:46 PM

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I wouldn't be upset with Big boy Billings because of his brute strength. I highly doubt you would have to wait 2 years for his transition to the NFL.

brees84 · 04-11-2016, 05:07 PM

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hagan714 · 04-11-2016, 05:29 PM

Originally Posted by brees84

https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/719538916035010561

Kevin Byard || MTSU Highlights - YouTube

Kevin Byard Draft Profile

Byard: Pro day opened eyes around NFL

Byard is coming off a pro day in which he ran the 40-yard dash in 4.46 seconds and hit 38 inches on the vertical. He also recorded 22 reps on the bench press and hit 10 feet in the broad jump.

After his pro day performance Thursday morning, Byard met with the Cleveland Browns that night.

Soon after, other teams scheduled individual workouts with Byard, who did not get an invite to the NFL Combine in early March. Byard's school record for career interceptions (19) and multiple Conference USA accolades were not enough to garner an invite.

Byard: Pro day opened eyes around NFL

hagan714 · 04-11-2016, 05:31 PM

Originally Posted by brees84

I can confirm that LSU linebacker Deion Jones has visited the Saints.
https://twitter.com/JoelAErickson/st...29117184876546

I have been kicking around the idea of him at SS

hagan714 · 04-11-2016, 05:32 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

I wouldn't be upset with Big boy Billings because of his brute strength. I highly doubt you would have to wait 2 years for his transition to the NFL.

you really like Billings

04-11-2016, 06:01 AM	#751
hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: 2016 NFL Draft Prospect Thread ............... I agree with the OL idea. The issue I have is IMO this is a weak year for OL in the draft. This effects the rankings of many of the DL players in my book. So players that made their mark during the off season beauty shows and sky rocketed up the boards may not be all they are cracked up to be. Unless Ronnie Stanley falls into our laps I really do not see an OT any different from what his name we drafted last year. Or the saints shock the world and do yet again a major reach of ten or so picks and grab a giant OT that maybe better as a OG Taylor Decker. If they do I am really feeling for Drew Cody Whitehair ? still not solid on him as a round 1 material help me if you can I just do see it in round 1. Maybe round 2, Vadal Alexander Shon Coleman Joshua Garnett round 3 on looks justified to me
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jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: 2016 NFL Draft Prospect Thread ............... Know alot of people like him, but I'm not feeling Garnett... See a guy who's just looking to add to his resume before he goes to Stanford Med School... He looks soft and reminds me of the other Stanford linemen that was in Miami, Richie Incognito's boy... There are several quality guards where the value fits the pick more in the fourth round (i.e. Tretola, McGovern)...

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\|Mitch\| 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alexandria, La Posts: 11,303	Re: 2016 NFL Draft Prospect Thread ............... What is everyone's thoughts on Caleb Benenoch? I watched an interview he had this morning and I believe he can play tackle, guard, or center. Might be mid round quality depth Caleb Benenoch*, OT, UCLA Height: 6-5. Weight: 311. Arm: 34.13. 40 Time: 4.98. Projected Round (2016): 3-5. 4/9/16: Benenoch played well for the Bruins in 2015. Still, he should have returned for his senior year to continue to improve his pass protection before going pro. His run blocking is definitely ahead of his pass protection, but Benenoch has some athletic upside. That could be seen in Indianapolis. Benenoch had a strong combine performance where he ran faster than expected. The former Bruin could be a sleeper pick who turns into a good NFL right tackle. 8/15/15: Benemoch broke into the starting lineup as a freshman in 2013 and was impressive. He blocked well in the ground game and showed a lot of potential. As a sophomore, Benenoch was a honorable mention all-conference selection, but wasn't consistent and had some issues in pass protection. His run blocking for back Paul Perkins is further developed. hagan714 likes this.

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hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: 2016 NFL Draft Prospect Thread ............... Originally Posted by brees84 https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/719538916035010561 Kevin Byard \|\| MTSU Highlights - YouTube Kevin Byard Draft Profile Byard: Pro day opened eyes around NFL Byard is coming off a pro day in which he ran the 40-yard dash in 4.46 seconds and hit 38 inches on the vertical. He also recorded 22 reps on the bench press and hit 10 feet in the broad jump. After his pro day performance Thursday morning, Byard met with the Cleveland Browns that night. Soon after, other teams scheduled individual workouts with Byard, who did not get an invite to the NFL Combine in early March. Byard's school record for career interceptions (19) and multiple Conference USA accolades were not enough to garner an invite. Byard: Pro day opened eyes around NFL
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hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: 2016 NFL Draft Prospect Thread ............... Originally Posted by brees84 I can confirm that LSU linebacker Deion Jones has visited the Saints. https://twitter.com/JoelAErickson/st...29117184876546 I have been kicking around the idea of him at SS

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hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: 2016 NFL Draft Prospect Thread ............... Originally Posted by K Major I wouldn't be upset with Big boy Billings because of his brute strength. I highly doubt you would have to wait 2 years for his transition to the NFL. you really like Billings

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