The "Blue Goose" Prospect

[XClown1986]

As we all know, Gettleman is a man that looks for the "blue goose" prospects in the first 2 rounds.  "Blue Goose" of course meaning players that have elite attributes about them. 

 

In his first draft he came away with Star Lotulelei and Kawann Shortt. Star was extremely athletic and powerful for a big man, and Kawann Short was the best interior pass rusher in the draft.

 

In his second draft he came away with Kelvin Benjamin and Kony Ealy. Kelvin of course was the 6'5 240 pound wideout with 10 inch hands that could be a matchup nightmare, and Kony Ealy was the most agile DE (6.83 cone drill) that could play both inside and outside.

 

So I ask you to take your opinions out of it and look at it strictly from this point of view: Who are the "blue goose" prospects that could be available at 25 and 57? Because those are the guys that Gettleman is going to draft. Keep in mind these guys have to have some attribute that is elite and they have to be able to contribute from day one.

 

I see a few guys that fit this profile, but I will edit later with my thoughts, I'm curious to hear yours.

 

**EDIT** Updated after reconsideration on a few players

 

To get this ball rolling I see these as the possible prospects at 25:

 

DE Arik Armstead

WR Devin Smith

OT TJ Clemmings

OT Ereck Flowers

RB Todd Gurley

CB Kevin Johnson

 

 

Some of the prospects that could be at 57:

 

WR Philip Dorsett

RB Tevin Coleman

DT Michael Bennett

WR Sammie Coates

RB Jay Ajayi

DE Preston Smith

CB Byron Jones

OT Jake Fisher

 

 

[Hotsauce]

The blue goose prospects this year will probably be the guys that Gettleman drafts

[PantherBrew]

Todd Gurley

[Captain Morgan]

JAY AJAYI

BOISE STATE

[C47]

Todd Gurley

Owamagbe Odighizuwa

Shaq Thompson

Eric Kendricks

Marcus Peters

 

Would be my short list right now. 

[PandaPancake]

The blue goose prospects this year will probably be the guys that Gettleman drafts

Mind blown!

[ColumbusCounty]

Stepping away from what I would I do... and from what I gather on DG's tendencies....

The draft will play out like this ... Todd Gurley in 1st and Peat/DJ Humpries/Ty Sambrailo in the 2nd. (Draft slide in consideration..Yes, one will fall between Peat and Humphries..) 

 

or...more realistically 

 

25: Owa Odighizuwa or Shaq Thompson  (whichever is there)

 

57:  Devin Funchess or Cedric Ogbuehi (Second he usually picks the guy NON-QB who slides a little.. )

 

Ogbuehi and Gurley "should" be ready by camp I think. I would have put Devin Smith at 57 since the focus seems to be on speed but Brown and Ginn can handle that. 

[panthers34]

Bud Dupree

[XClown1986]

Bud Dupree

 

I think he will be gone by the time we get to our pick, but if he is there then absolutely he is in the mix.

[Toker Smurf]

R1PK25 Erek Flowers OL 6'6" 330 (most reps at combine, 37)

Big, athletic frame carrying more than 320 pounds with ease. Ascending mauler in the run game. Bender who is low man off snap and pops hips into block to leverage defender at the point. Combines hips, arm extension and upper-body power to consistently turn his man when base blocking. Once he gets upper hand in run game, he usually sustains and finishes. Secures combo block with a vengeance. Has feet to become solid zone blocker. Mean and highly competitive. Wants to dominate and gets surly when beaten on a snap. Special foot quickness in pass protection. Able to mirror and counter two-way rushers or B-gap blitzers. Uses quick feet and loose hips to turn, scramble and recover when beaten. Pass-set depth and technique improved as year progressed. Has played both tackle positions.

R2PK57 Owamagbe Odighizuwa DE 6'3" 267 (4.62 40, 39" vertical)

(granted, likely to go earlier but have seen him rated in 60s on some boards)

Absolute Greek God with the pads off. Shredded physique with very little body fat. Strong at the point of attack. Plays with desired anchor and strong lower body. Run defender who can close down creases. Gets off ball with good pad level and has potential to convert speed to power. Hands are violent and active. Relentless and competitive. Never gives up on a pass rush. Expected to be a core special-teams talent. Can play 4-3 defensive end or 3-4 outside linebacker.

[bandu]

like i have said for MONTHS...probably on of those top RBs.just my 2 sense.

[LUUUUUKE]

Getting both Flowers and Dorsett would be a dream come true. If we could somehow snag Duke Johnson as well, I think that we'll be set at those positions for years to come

[XClown1986]

Getting both Flowers and Dorsett would be a dream come true. If we could somehow snag Duke Johnson as well, I think that we'll be set at those positions for years to come

 

Miami fan?

[LUUUUUKE]

A little bit, but I honestly think that Johnson is the best player on that team hands down. He likely won't even get drafted until the 3rd round either. The draft is kinda crazy in my opinion. It's all about needs and who wants what. Johnson is probably the best back to come out of Miami. I've been a Miami fan for over 30 years. If he can stay healthy, he'll have a better career than Gore. I think that Gore's health is an aberration though. Most RBs don't stay that healthy for that long in a career. None the less, I think Duke can be the best to ever come out if Miami.

Dorsett is exactly the type of WR we need. Not really, but he's a speedster. He lacks size.

I'm just ready for the draft. I always follow my Canes throughout their careers. Who doesn't want their College team's players on their NFL squad? I was in hog heaven there for awhile with Beason, Shockey, and Olsen. Now it looks like Indi is the new ||_||