2020 NFL Draft: Saints Prospects

ChrisXVI · 04-18-2020, 08:42 AM

No. 24 (R1, 24) WR Justin Jefferson, LSU
No. 24 (R1, 24) C/G Cesar Ruiz, Michigan
No. 24 (R1, 24) CB Jeff Gladney, TCU
No. 24 (R1, 24) LB Zach Baun, Wisconsin

I’ll throw in DE AJ Epenesa as well.

jeanpierre · 04-18-2020, 03:24 PM

Originally Posted by ChrisXVI

No. 24 (R1, 24) WR Justin Jefferson, LSU
No. 24 (R1, 24) C/G Cesar Ruiz, Michigan
No. 24 (R1, 24) CB Jeff Gladney, TCU
No. 24 (R1, 24) LB Zach Baun, Wisconsin

I’ll throw in DE AJ Epenesa as well.

Here's the thing with Baun, if we were building a 3-4, wouldn't think twice about taking him in the first round...

But I'm not taking him as a DE as he lacks the size to set the edge on the weakside in a 4-3 and would be a liability as Galette was...

And I'm not wasting that pass rush ability to play him as a SAM LBer who may see half the defensive snaps per game...

I want my first round picks on the field every possible play, snap I can get out of them...

Gladney was very erratic against pro talent, and I think his floor is like that of a Tracy Porter, that's why I'd take him in the second round...

Can see a trade and switch, where we replace Warford with Ruiz, though I like Tyler Badass from Wisconsin or Logan Stenberg from Kentucky more...

ChrisXVI · 04-23-2020, 10:15 PM

Originally Posted by ChrisXVI

No. 24 (R1, 24) WR Justin Jefferson, LSU
No. 24 (R1, 24) C/G Cesar Ruiz, Michigan
No. 24 (R1, 24) CB Jeff Gladney, TCU
No. 24 (R1, 24) LB Zach Baun, Wisconsin

I’ll throw in DE AJ Epenesa as well.

Boom.

ChrisXVI · 04-24-2020, 09:15 PM

Originally Posted by ChrisXVI

No. 24 (R1, 24) WR Justin Jefferson, LSU
No. 24 (R1, 24) C/G Cesar Ruiz, Michigan
No. 24 (R1, 24) CB Jeff Gladney, TCU
No. 24 (R1, 24) LB Zach Baun, Wisconsin

I’ll throw in DE AJ Epenesa as well.

Aha I’m killing this thing.

ChrisXVI · 04-18-2020, 04:54 PM

I think Zack Baun can play a Lorenzo Alexander/Kyle Van Noy type of role. In the base defense he’d play Sam LB and in sub-packages he can be a stand-up edge rusher. I think he also has the ability to be an off-ball LB in sub-packages.

jeanpierre · 04-18-2020, 10:55 PM

Originally Posted by ChrisXVI

I think Zack Baun can play a Lorenzo Alexander/Kyle Van Noy type of role. In the base defense he’d play Sam LB and in sub-packages he can be a stand-up edge rusher. I think he also has the ability to be an off-ball LB in sub-packages.

What's this mess about a diluted sample at the combine?

ChrisXVI · 04-19-2020, 08:01 AM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

What's this mess about a diluted sample at the combine?

Yeah that’s an obstacle that may cause him to drop to the second round. For the record, I don’t think we’ll draft Baun. I’m just intrigued by his versatility. I think the team’s very high on Kaden Elliss at Sam LB.

jeanpierre · 04-19-2020, 09:10 AM

Originally Posted by ChrisXVI

Yeah that’s an obstacle that may cause him to drop to the second round. For the record, I don’t think we’ll draft Baun. I’m just intrigued by his versatility. I think the team’s very high on Kaden Elliss at Sam LB.

Approaching the draft, he reminds of Hau'oli Kikaha to be honest...

st thomas · 04-19-2020, 09:19 AM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

Approaching the draft, he reminds of Hau'oli Kikaha to be honest...

Who Ellis or baun?

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K Major · 04-19-2020, 10:46 AM

Javan Kinlaw - DT South Carolina

I doubt he slips outside the top 15 but you never know ...

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04-18-2020, 08:42 AM	#1
ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: 2020 NFL Draft: Saints Prospects No. 24 (R1, 24) WR Justin Jefferson, LSU No. 24 (R1, 24) C/G Cesar Ruiz, Michigan No. 24 (R1, 24) CB Jeff Gladney, TCU No. 24 (R1, 24) LB Zach Baun, Wisconsin I’ll throw in DE AJ Epenesa as well.

04-18-2020, 03:24 PM	#2
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: 2020 NFL Draft: Saints Prospects Originally Posted by ChrisXVI No. 24 (R1, 24) WR Justin Jefferson, LSU No. 24 (R1, 24) C/G Cesar Ruiz, Michigan No. 24 (R1, 24) CB Jeff Gladney, TCU No. 24 (R1, 24) LB Zach Baun, Wisconsin I’ll throw in DE AJ Epenesa as well. Here's the thing with Baun, if we were building a 3-4, wouldn't think twice about taking him in the first round... But I'm not taking him as a DE as he lacks the size to set the edge on the weakside in a 4-3 and would be a liability as Galette was... And I'm not wasting that pass rush ability to play him as a SAM LBer who may see half the defensive snaps per game... I want my first round picks on the field every possible play, snap I can get out of them... Gladney was very erratic against pro talent, and I think his floor is like that of a Tracy Porter, that's why I'd take him in the second round... Can see a trade and switch, where we replace Warford with Ruiz, though I like Tyler Badass from Wisconsin or Logan Stenberg from Kentucky more...
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ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: 2020 NFL Draft: Saints Prospects Originally Posted by ChrisXVI No. 24 (R1, 24) WR Justin Jefferson, LSU No. 24 (R1, 24) C/G Cesar Ruiz, Michigan No. 24 (R1, 24) CB Jeff Gladney, TCU No. 24 (R1, 24) LB Zach Baun, Wisconsin I’ll throw in DE AJ Epenesa as well. Boom.

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ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: 2020 NFL Draft: Saints Prospects Originally Posted by ChrisXVI No. 24 (R1, 24) WR Justin Jefferson, LSU No. 24 (R1, 24) C/G Cesar Ruiz, Michigan No. 24 (R1, 24) CB Jeff Gladney, TCU No. 24 (R1, 24) LB Zach Baun, Wisconsin I’ll throw in DE AJ Epenesa as well. Aha I’m killing this thing.

04-18-2020, 04:54 PM	#5
ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: 2020 NFL Draft: Saints Prospects I think Zack Baun can play a Lorenzo Alexander/Kyle Van Noy type of role. In the base defense he’d play Sam LB and in sub-packages he can be a stand-up edge rusher. I think he also has the ability to be an off-ball LB in sub-packages.

04-18-2020, 10:55 PM	#6
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: 2020 NFL Draft: Saints Prospects Originally Posted by ChrisXVI I think Zack Baun can play a Lorenzo Alexander/Kyle Van Noy type of role. In the base defense he’d play Sam LB and in sub-packages he can be a stand-up edge rusher. I think he also has the ability to be an off-ball LB in sub-packages. What's this mess about a diluted sample at the combine?

04-19-2020, 08:01 AM	#7
ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: 2020 NFL Draft: Saints Prospects Originally Posted by jeanpierre What's this mess about a diluted sample at the combine? Yeah that’s an obstacle that may cause him to drop to the second round. For the record, I don’t think we’ll draft Baun. I’m just intrigued by his versatility. I think the team’s very high on Kaden Elliss at Sam LB.

04-19-2020, 09:10 AM	#8
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: 2020 NFL Draft: Saints Prospects Originally Posted by ChrisXVI Yeah that’s an obstacle that may cause him to drop to the second round. For the record, I don’t think we’ll draft Baun. I’m just intrigued by his versatility. I think the team’s very high on Kaden Elliss at Sam LB. Approaching the draft, he reminds of Hau'oli Kikaha to be honest...

04-19-2020, 09:19 AM	#9
st thomas Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lafayette Posts: 7,753	Re: 2020 NFL Draft: Saints Prospects Originally Posted by jeanpierre Approaching the draft, he reminds of Hau'oli Kikaha to be honest... Who Ellis or baun? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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