2017 draft prospects thread

WillSaints81 · 02-01-2017, 10:01 AM

I so far have looked at two ILBs and it appears that Foster is the clear top tier option. I saw a lot of flaws with McMillan(think his ranking is due to OSU and being on a defense with other good players). I will only look at one more and that will be Jarrad Davis.

ChrisXVI · 02-01-2017, 03:50 PM

Originally Posted by WillSaints81

I so far have looked at two ILBs and it appears that Foster is the clear top tier option. I saw a lot of flaws with McMillan(think his ranking is due to OSU and being on a defense with other good players). I will only look at one more and that will be Jarrad Davis.

I'm curious to hear your take on Jarrad Davis. I haven't looked at him too closely myself but I'm hearing lots of buzz about him being underrated. If we had a shot at him in the 2nd round I wonder if it would be worth passing on Foster in the 1st for a CB or DE.

WillSaints81 · 02-02-2017, 01:12 AM

Originally Posted by ChrisXVI

I'm curious to hear your take on Jarrad Davis. I haven't looked at him too closely myself but I'm hearing lots of buzz about him being underrated. If we had a shot at him in the 2nd round I wonder if it would be worth passing on Foster in the 1st for a CB or DE.

I'll get to it sometime tomorrow. I have schoolwork now.

Sarik · 02-03-2017, 03:47 AM

Originally Posted by ChrisXVI

I'm curious to hear your take on Jarrad Davis. I haven't looked at him too closely myself but I'm hearing lots of buzz about him being underrated. If we had a shot at him in the 2nd round I wonder if it would be worth passing on Foster in the 1st for a CB or DE.

I love Jarrad Davis' game. has some similarities to Foster, but the biggest knock on him is health. He was injured a lot at Florida, but i'd absolutely select him in the 2nd round if we go DL or CB in the 1st. reminds me a little of Kwon Alexander.

CheramieIII · 02-01-2017, 01:22 PM

I like foster but would rather a CB Marshon or that guy from Florida. I think we should alternate CB then DE throughout the draft

Euphoria · 02-01-2017, 01:37 PM

Yeah I am pretty sold on ILB Foster - I think we move up to 7 or 9 to snag him.

dizzle88 · 02-01-2017, 03:54 PM

We had a shot at Deion Jones and Kwon Alexander and passed on both, they both had excellent rookie seasons and one is a major reason his team are in the super bowl.

K Major · 02-01-2017, 04:13 PM

A CB in the 1st round? ... he better be Marcus Peters type talent and production coming out of college. I'd rather a pass rusher or LB (Beasley, Bosa, Leonard Williams, Shane Ray) at pick #11.

There is Cam, Rankins, Fairley, (UFA) and everyone else. This defense is in desperate need of play makers.

ChrisXVI · 02-01-2017, 04:19 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

A CB in the 1st round? ... he better be Marcus Peters type talent and production coming out of college. I'd rather a pass rusher or LB (Beasley, Bosa, Leonard Williams, Shane Ray) at pick #11.

There is Cam, Rankins, Fairley, (UFA) and everyone else. This defense is in desperate need of play makers.

I keep coming back to this quote on Washington CB Sidney Jones from his NFL.com draft profile:

"I think he picked up all of (Marcus) Peters' good traits as a player without the personality defects. He marries that great FBI (football intelligence) with an explosive close-out and that will win in the pros just like it wins in college. You will always wish he was 198 pounds, but he won't be." -- NFC East regional scout

That's hard praise to ignore.

hagan714 · 02-02-2017, 07:29 AM

Jarrad Davis ILB/OLB Florida 6012 238 4.78 #40 Sr
good speed great intensity. great blitzer, sideline to sideline in the run game but struggles stack and shedding blocks resulting in over pursue and being a bit out of control at times. better suited in a 4-3. .He's powerful at the point of attack, projecting as a quality run-stuffing presence on the inside, but is also productive as a rusher and in coverage.

He is a system limited and the way the sainst jump from 34 to 43 worries me. DE and DT upgrades are needed to keep him clean.

What did you dig up Will?

couple of late rounders of possible interest
Langi Harvey ILB/SLB/FB BYU 6015 252 4.77 #21 rSr
Jimmy Gilbert WLB/ILB/ Colorado 6036 225 4.74 #98 Sr
Marquel Lee ILB/OLB Wake Forest 6026 240 4.76 #8 Sr

02-02-2017, 01:12 AM	#3
WillSaints81 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 4,267	Re: 2017 draft prospects thread Originally Posted by ChrisXVI I'm curious to hear your take on Jarrad Davis. I haven't looked at him too closely myself but I'm hearing lots of buzz about him being underrated. If we had a shot at him in the 2nd round I wonder if it would be worth passing on Foster in the 1st for a CB or DE. I'll get to it sometime tomorrow. I have schoolwork now.

02-01-2017, 01:22 PM	#5
CheramieIII Fan Since 1967 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Nomad Posts: 7,490 Blog Entries: 3	Re: 2017 draft prospects thread I like foster but would rather a CB Marshon or that guy from Florida. I think we should alternate CB then DE throughout the draft hagan714 likes this.

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Euphoria 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 7,601 Blog Entries: 5	Re: 2017 draft prospects thread Yeah I am pretty sold on ILB Foster - I think we move up to 7 or 9 to snag him. hagan714 and Sarik like this.

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dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,518	Re: 2017 draft prospects thread We had a shot at Deion Jones and Kwon Alexander and passed on both, they both had excellent rookie seasons and one is a major reason his team are in the super bowl.

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hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: 2017 draft prospects thread Jarrad Davis ILB/OLB Florida 6012 238 4.78 #40 Sr good speed great intensity. great blitzer, sideline to sideline in the run game but struggles stack and shedding blocks resulting in over pursue and being a bit out of control at times. better suited in a 4-3. .He's powerful at the point of attack, projecting as a quality run-stuffing presence on the inside, but is also productive as a rusher and in coverage. He is a system limited and the way the sainst jump from 34 to 43 worries me. DE and DT upgrades are needed to keep him clean. What did you dig up Will? couple of late rounders of possible interest Langi Harvey ILB/SLB/FB BYU 6015 252 4.77 #21 rSr Jimmy Gilbert WLB/ILB/ Colorado 6036 225 4.74 #98 Sr Marquel Lee ILB/OLB Wake Forest 6026 240 4.76 #8 Sr Sarik likes this.
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02-01-2017, 10:01 AM	#1
WillSaints81 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 4,267	Re: 2017 draft prospects thread I so far have looked at two ILBs and it appears that Foster is the clear top tier option. I saw a lot of flaws with McMillan(think his ranking is due to OSU and being on a defense with other good players). I will only look at one more and that will be Jarrad Davis. hagan714 and ChrisXVI like this.

02-01-2017, 03:50 PM	#2
ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: 2017 draft prospects thread Originally Posted by WillSaints81 I so far have looked at two ILBs and it appears that Foster is the clear top tier option. I saw a lot of flaws with McMillan(think his ranking is due to OSU and being on a defense with other good players). I will only look at one more and that will be Jarrad Davis. I'm curious to hear your take on Jarrad Davis. I haven't looked at him too closely myself but I'm hearing lots of buzz about him being underrated. If we had a shot at him in the 2nd round I wonder if it would be worth passing on Foster in the 1st for a CB or DE.

02-03-2017, 03:47 AM	#4
Sarik 100th Post Join Date: May 2012 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 292	Re: 2017 draft prospects thread Originally Posted by ChrisXVI I'm curious to hear your take on Jarrad Davis. I haven't looked at him too closely myself but I'm hearing lots of buzz about him being underrated. If we had a shot at him in the 2nd round I wonder if it would be worth passing on Foster in the 1st for a CB or DE. I love Jarrad Davis' game. has some similarities to Foster, but the biggest knock on him is health. He was injured a lot at Florida, but i'd absolutely select him in the 2nd round if we go DL or CB in the 1st. reminds me a little of Kwon Alexander.

02-01-2017, 04:13 PM	#8
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,740 Blog Entries: 3	Re: 2017 draft prospects thread A CB in the 1st round? ... he better be Marcus Peters type talent and production coming out of college. I'd rather a pass rusher or LB (Beasley, Bosa, Leonard Williams, Shane Ray) at pick #11. There is Cam, Rankins, Fairley, (UFA) and everyone else. This defense is in desperate need of play makers.

02-01-2017, 04:19 PM	#9
ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: 2017 draft prospects thread Originally Posted by K Major A CB in the 1st round? ... he better be Marcus Peters type talent and production coming out of college. I'd rather a pass rusher or LB (Beasley, Bosa, Leonard Williams, Shane Ray) at pick #11. There is Cam, Rankins, Fairley, (UFA) and everyone else. This defense is in desperate need of play makers. I keep coming back to this quote on Washington CB Sidney Jones from his NFL.com draft profile: "I think he picked up all of (Marcus) Peters' good traits as a player without the personality defects. He marries that great FBI (football intelligence) with an explosive close-out and that will win in the pros just like it wins in college. You will always wish he was 198 pounds, but he won't be." -- NFC East regional scout That's hard praise to ignore. Sarik likes this.

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