Dark Horse Candidate at 28: Xavier Su'a Filo

[OnlyPantherFaninMaine]

One heck of a guard from UCLA. I wouldn't be too excited about this pick if it happened but he passes the "big men allow you to compete" test and could very likely be the best player available at 28 regardless of position.

We don't know how Amini will come back from injury and the right side guard position is up in the air. I'm not really in favor of taking a guard this high but he could come in and really get the running game going and be a dominant offensive linemen for a long time.

If we are building from the inside out, Silatolu-Kalil-Su'a Filo is a dang good interior line going forward. I want an OT or WR in the first just as much as anyone else but depending on how the draft unfolds, Su'a Filo could very well be the best player and highest rated on or board. All-pro potential at #28 can't be overlooked.

[WOW!!]

Omg!! I would puke if they pick a guard in the 1st round.

[ctrcat]

For the love of PETE, please NO!!!!!

[Rags]

Jesus christ not a guard.

[jagee44]

Our O-line would be a hell of a lot better, that's for sure.

[OnlyPantherFaninMaine]

From the list of prospects we have visited, three are guards and I think most of them are projected in rounds 3-5 something like that.

[GamecockSmitty4]

Considering the opportunity cost of drafting a guard along with the monetary cost of said guard, let alone him being a rookie, I would be pissed if we drafted a guard in the first round.

 

I would literally be happier with any other position besides maybe center. There are plenty of experienced guards that would be relatively cheap and give you the same or better impact right away...and wouldn't cost a first round pick.

[Jangler]

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[Ruff]

I would love Su'a-Filo. For the people who think that he's just another guard have never seen him play. The guy is a beast.

While he wouldn't be my first option there, I wouldn't mind it all.

[WOW!!]

I would love Su'a-Filo. For the people who think that he's just another guard have never seen him play. The guy is a beast.

While he wouldn't be my first option there, I wouldn't mind it all.

Is he still a guard??

[Mr. Scot]

Guess I'll be one of the minority who'd be fine with it.

[OnlyPantherFaninMaine]

Like I said, all depends on how the 27 picks before us unfold. There's a good chance he's a legitimate BPA candidate.

Not a flashy pick by any means but he instantly improves our run game and we get better protection for Cam up front.

[jtnc]

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[GamecockSmitty4]

I would love Su'a-Filo. For the people who think that he's just another guard have never seen him play. The guy is a beast.

While he wouldn't be my first option there, I wouldn't mind it all.

 

Even if he's the best guard in the NFL immediately, would you trade a first round draft pick for the best guard in the NFL? I know I wouldn't.