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

[WillSaints81]

I don't think the FO is going to draft a safe player in the first round. It's BPA and BPA will not be a DT. I am expecting a OT, DE, or WR.

And this might suck but I would not mind if he we traded our 1st and 2nd to get Jack. Otherwise better to fix something that makes immediate impact.

[WillSaints81]

And if we draft Smith I won't be happy.

[Crusader]

It's been a whirlwind for Boehringer since his pro day. Last week, he was in Kansas City, Minneapolis and Green Bay for team visits. On Monday and Tuesday, he spent time getting to know the Rams in Los Angeles. On Wednesday, he will fly to Seattle to visit with Seahawks officials. And next week, it's off to New Orleans, Atlanta and Carolina.

Moritz Boehringer has visited with Chiefs, Packers, Vikings - NFL.com

Seems like we are taking a look at the German wunderkind.

[lee909]

Hi
Been a while since i posted. Taken a while to mentally recover from being so badly sick last year. I saw next to no football last year being in hospital and no college games at all so im well behind on whos who.

Whats everyones opinion on somebody like Leonard Floyd. Looks like he needs a few good meals and a trip to the weight room if he plays as a DE but looks like he has the skills

[Crusader]

Originally Posted by lee909

Hi
Been a while since i posted. Taken a while to mentally recover from being so badly sick last year. I saw next to no football last year being in hospital and no college games at all so im well behind on whos who.

Whats everyones opinion on somebody like Leonard Floyd. Looks like he needs a few good meals and a trip to the weight room if he plays as a DE but looks like he has the skills

Sorry to hear about that. Hope you are getting better my friend.

[lee909]

Yeah much better now thanks.

[hagan714]

Originally Posted by lee909

Yeah much better now thanks.

Great to have you and back. Glad things are on the looking better Lee I was wondering were you dropped of the to. now get up speed and pitch in. your va-ca is over

Leonard is a player we all see what you see. Talent. The big question most are asking is what happened to him? much like you he just disappeared for long stretches.

The little bit I saw of him I did not notice a ton of double teams or anything used to explain the lack of impact.

Going into the season i was really high on the kid. Now I am not sure about him and his desire.

[jeanpierre]

Originally Posted by lee909

Hi
Been a while since i posted. Taken a while to mentally recover from being so badly sick last year. I saw next to no football last year being in hospital and no college games at all so im well behind on whos who.

Whats everyones opinion on somebody like Leonard Floyd. Looks like he needs a few good meals and a trip to the weight room if he plays as a DE but looks like he has the skills

Welcome back, Lee...

Trying to sell everyone on my 2016 mancrush - WR Laquon Treadwell, Ole Miss...

The Georgia Bulldogs do have a problem with not having enough sand in the pants...

We failed to upgrade Nose Tackle in Free Agency, so it'll have to be addressed in the draft...

Draft Needs:

Nose Tackle

Wide Receiver (X)

Offensive Guard

Defensive Back

Defensive End

[rezburna]

Mike Mayock has Jaylon Smith going to us in the 3rd round. I love this pick. I think he'll be a star.

Jaylon Smith (OLB)
HT: 6'2" WT: 223LBS.
POSITION: OLB
SCHOOL: Notre Dame
ARM LENGTH: 33"
HANDS: 9 1/2"

Overview:
Heading into the Fiesta Bowl, Smith was considered one of the best defenders in the country and a sure-fire elite prospect in the 2016 NFL Draft. He tore the ACL and MCL in his left knee during the team’s loss to Ohio State, however, placing some doubt on whether he would apply for early entry. The 2015 consensus All-American decided he had done enough in his college career, however, deciding to put his name in the hat despite the intense rehabilitation ahead of him. Smith became the second player to win both the high school and college Butkus Awards as the nation’s top linebacker, joining former Notre Dame star Manti Te'o, by leading the Irish with 113 tackles, nine of which went for losses. It was the second straight season Smith topped the defensive stats chart in tackles (112) and made nine TFLs. In his first year on campus, Smith started all 13 games, making 67 stops, 6.5 for loss. It is expected that Smith will bounce back from his knee surgery to become the athletic, explosive defender that wowed scouts over the past three years.

Strengths:
Angular, sinewy build with a body fat number you could count on one hand. Checks every size, weight, speed and athleticism box there is. Can sink hips and change direction with suddenness in space. Has length and quickness for extended playmaking radius. Racked up 225 tackles over his last two seasons as a starter. Lightning quick lateral scrapes from gap to gap following track of the ball. Able to transition from scrape to spring seamlessly. Has a turbo boost to race running backs to the corner. Tries to meet oncoming blocks with physical punch and desired arm extension to stay clean. Adequate speed to diagnose and respond. Play speed is elite for the position. Very talented in man coverage. Asked to take on challenging man coverage responsibilities and responded. Has tools to become an excellent blitzer.

Weaknesses:
Tackles for loss production doesn't match up with his traits. Too passive in his approach preferring to wait on plays rather than racing downhill to own them. Not strong enough at point of attack to maintain balance and positioning when blockers get into his frame. Understands angles to the ball, but still learning shortcuts through the gaps. Flies after the ball with reckless abandon failing to come to balance as a tackler. Has habit of lunging into arm tackles rather than using feet to work into better tackling position. Missed 11 tackles this year. Tore ACL and MCL in his bowl game and his rookie season is in doubt.

Sources Tell Us:
"He reminds me so much of DJ (Derrick Johnson) when he came out. Same frame, same speed and same playmaking ability. Both of those guys are made for the pro game." --* Former AFC defensive coach

NFL Comparison:
Derrick Johnson

Bottom Line:
In this day and age of "tweeners" being labeled "hybrid" players, Smith is the rare commodity who is truly hybrid in the sense that he has the athleticism, speed and physical makeup to play any linebacker spot in either the 3*-4 or the 4-*3. Smith was productive but slightly miscast in the middle of the Notre Dame defense and is better suited to play in space as a 4*-3 outside linebacker. However, his length and upfield burst could draw the attention of a 3-*4 team looking to transition him into a rush linebacker while utilizing his rare cover skills. News regarding Smith's injury and potential issues surrounding recovery have created doubt regarding his draft stock and his final landing spot will be determined by a team's medicals. Without the injury issues, he's one of the top player's in this draft.

[K Major]

Just to piggy back on Rez ....

Saints land Sheldon Rankins, Jaylon Smith in Todd McShay's latest mock draft - New Orleans Saints Blog- ESPN

If Jaylon's updated medical checks out, I'd love to have him in Black and Gold.