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What’s bizarre is to use a draft from another year to say someone was under or over drafted. The question is where he was rated in this years draft. Maybe he would have been the top pick in 1987, so he’s a total steal this year hurp durp

I think you might be the only one I’ve seen saying Falcons getting good value for their pick. Trading next years one for James Pierce was wild.

While I do have some doubts, he has fantastic hands, something we surely need. Also seems like a great young man. I will lean in on Tukafans analysis and hope it all comes to fruition. In our spot, this was not a reach, an edge would have been.

Congratulations!

It might be a bit high, but would love to have him. Would give us fantastic safety starters, something Evero needs in his defense

I just saw two mock drafts on NFL (DJ and someone else) + Josh Norris all have Panthers taking Graham

If that plays out I’ll be really impressed with Dan and company. I could totally see it happening,

Who’s the remaining 5%?

Our run defense would definitely take another step with Mykel, but I’m not sure he’ll do much in the way of rushing the passer. But it is him, hopefully it’s both.

I complete disagree. Who is available is extremely relevant. If you have a couple of players you would be happy with and you can still get them if you trade back, you should do that in a heartbeat. Being afraid that people will lowball you next year is an odd stance. Then you just say no next year, problem solved. In this particular draft you can get a very good player at 46. But to each their own.

If we aren’t sold on anyone at 8, this would be a good trade imo. We would get a really good player at 46. This is an unusual draft with a lot of really good players from 10-50.

His arm length and wingspan negates any concerns about his height. He is around 250 lbs, pretty much the same as Watt and other elite 3-4 rushers, so that is also not a major concern. Honestly, I don’t really see why he isn’t ranked higher overall. I’m a big fan.

I appreciate your (and everyone else’s) input. I’m all for stopping the run first, so I’m good with way that point. I’m concerned with his pass rush, but he’s also only 20…

Verge, I’ve seen that you really like Mykel. Can you share some insights in to why so I can be prepared if we pick him? I’ve only watched a few Georgia games and I’ve barely noticed him, so I must have missed something.

This was a really interesting one. Historically his mock draft is not great, but his top 50 is really good. So this should not be too far off from how teams have players ranked.

He could make sense as a trade back option. So it makes sense to bring him in for a visit?

Not sure if it is draft fatigue or not. A lot of times the analysts are wrong and get closer to what actual NFL people think the closer the draft gets. This might have been the true direction for a long time.

Something is just off, I would steer way clear of him

That’s where I’m at as well, I have a few other players I’d rather have, but I would also be excited with T-Mac.

So essentially he would have run ~4.65 at the combine. Kind of what was expected if I recall correctly. And good for his size.

That makes a lot of sense, I didn’t realize he didn’t do the drills, I thought he aced those as well. Thanks again for sharing. I was all in on Shemar before this tbh.

Thanks for sharing, this is super interesting and odd at the same time. A super athletic player that can’t do those things. Wouldn’t that have shown in any of the drills at the combine? If not they are clearly missing some drills.

I think we quickly sign a NT in Jones or Ford, and a somewhat expensive safety. Then we’ll take a step back. I would think we sign an edge at some point as well.

Well if we want someone younger that creates a lot of pressures and is good vs. run, there is a certain edge player from TA&M in the draft…

Unless I remember this incorrectly, players that stand out at the senior bowl generally do really well in the NFL.