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jeanpierre 12-16-2017 07:03 PM

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K Major 12-20-2017 11:42 AM

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DeShon Elliott*, S, Texas
Ronnie Harrison*, S, Alabama
Jordan Whitehead*, S, Pittsburgh
Terrell Edmunds*, S, Virginia Tech

K Major 12-21-2017 09:07 AM

Re: 2018 NFL Draft Prospects - Saints
 
Longhorns linebacker is the consensus pick in Saints mock drafts


https://www.canalstreetchronicles.co...t-mock-roundup

ChrisXVI 12-21-2017 11:49 AM

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Here’s a very underrated LB prospect...


Scouts believe Vander Esch is the player people are sleeping on at the linebacker position, as many have compared him to former NFL star Brian Urlacher -- another Mountain West product. There is a belief Vander Esch could end up sliding into the bottom half of Round 1. As we reported back in November, the Week 11 riser was described by many in the scouting community as a special player at the next level.

hagan714 12-22-2017 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by K Major (Post 783503)
DeShon Elliott*, S, Texas
Ronnie Harrison*, S, Alabama
Jordan Whitehead*, S, Pittsburgh
Terrell Edmunds*, S, Virginia Tech

Minkah Fitzpatrick FS/CB/SS BAMA 6002 203 4.52 #29 Jr
Derwin James SS/FS/KR Florida State 6201 211 4.52 #3 rSo
Ronnie Harrison SS/FS/CB Alabama 6011 214 4.54 #15 Jr
Kyzir White SS/OLB West Virginia 6025 215 4.56 #8 Sr
Marcus Allen SS/FS Penn State 6012 202 4.55 #2 Sr
DeShon Elliott FS/SS Texas 6010 208 4.58 #4 Jr
Quin Blanding SS/FS Virginia 6011 205 4.58 #3 Jr
Justin Reid FS/SS Stanford 6010 204 4.57 #8 Jr
Micah Hannemann SS/FS BYU 6001 200 4.56 #7 rSr

Tremaine Edmunds OLB/ILB/SS Virginia Tech 6042 236 4.82 #49 Jr

Jordan Whitehead*, S, Pittsburgh
He scares me

R1 Ronnie Harrison - coverage SS out side the box like Kenny
R3 Kyzir White - In the slot/box like Bell
Kenny walks and we pray for comp pick
Bell gets traded to move up in round 3

Of all the safeties I really like Kyzir White development. He is almost as good as Marcus Allen against the run. His coverage skills inside improved more than Allen. he just does not get the respect I think he deserves.

Roll the dice on Marcus Allen and if the coverage skills do develop, he just might be the best all around safety of the bunch in the long run.

I do like DeShon Elliott but I get that over hyped gut feeling with him, my gut has been wrong more times than I care to admit

mid to late round steal? keep an eye on
Micah Hannemann SS/FS BYU 6001 200 4.56 #7 rSr

hagan714 12-22-2017 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by ChrisXVI (Post 783625)
Here’s a very underrated LB prospect...

https://twitter.com/draftanalyst1/st...82747927519232

Scouts believe Vander Esch is the player people are sleeping on at the linebacker position, as many have compared him to former NFL star Brian Urlacher -- another Mountain West product. There is a belief Vander Esch could end up sliding into the bottom half of Round 1. As we reported back in November, the Week 11 riser was described by many in the scouting community as a special player at the next level.

I really did not expect him to come out. Can not wait to see his 40, shuttle and cone. they list him as a 4.79 guy. I swear he does not play at that speed. Seems faster or just really quick reacting with excellent instincts. maybe both

hagan714 12-22-2017 11:10 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by K Major (Post 783608)
Longhorns linebacker is the consensus pick in Saints mock drafts


https://www.canalstreetchronicles.co...t-mock-roundup

Malik Jefferson SLB/MLB/WLB Texas* 6015 238 4.57 #46 Jr

It is all there. Whats not to like? His 2016 and 2017 tape to be honest. A ton of flashes.

Interviews with him and the Texas coaching staff will make or break him IMO.

Was he used to cover up for the lack of talent around him?
Yes ok makes some sense

That would explain all the jumping around he did. Even then i question his flexibility. ILB or OLB his play was solid but nothing overly impressive.

No? I am worried about the pick and if he has his head on straight.

Of all the players with round 1 talent the most disappointing players for me were

Tarvarus McFadden CB Florida State* 6012 198 4.49 #4 Jr
Malik Jefferson SLB/MLB/WLB Texas* 6015 238 4.57 #46 Jr
Vita Vea DT Washington 6041 332 5.19 #50 rJr

Right now I would rather roll the dice on a one year wonder like
Josh Jackson CB/WR/FS Iowa 6012 185 4.50 #15 rJr

let see what the draft process reviles. I am hoping for the best really

If any one has in sight on him lets hear it.

jeanpierre 12-22-2017 11:58 AM

Re: 2018 NFL Draft Prospects - Saints
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisXVI (Post 783625)
Here’s a very underrated LB prospect...

Scouts believe Vander Esch is the player people are sleeping on at the linebacker position, as many have compared him to former NFL star Brian Urlacher -- another Mountain West product. There is a belief Vander Esch could end up sliding into the bottom half of Round 1. As we reported back in November, the Week 11 riser was described by many in the scouting community as a special player at the next level.


Now this guy falls to us, as bad as I think we need a quarterback, this would be the pick for us...

He reads fast, He reacts fast, He just plain plays fast...

jeanpierre 12-22-2017 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by hagan714 (Post 783765)
I really did not expect him to come out. Can not wait to see his 40, shuttle and cone. they list him as a 4.79 guy. I swear he does not play at that speed. Seems faster or just really quick reacting with excellent instincts. maybe both

This is exactly why I say Saints scouts have got to do more than weight everything at the combine; extremely important the combine is, but how FAST they play most important...

But you nailed the right question - How fast does the guy play?

K Major 12-22-2017 03:57 PM

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I'd be very surprised if the Leighton kid is selected in the 1st round. That's a reach.


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