Eazy-E's mock draft | Update 4/4

[ForJimmy]

1 hour ago, cmichd said:

No he wasn't one of the best pass blocking LT's in college.  

Overview

Little possesses the important combination of size, length and quickness as a prototypical left tackle prospect. While he wasn't asked to do it much in 2018, he has the athletic ability to handle zone-blocking duties, which could suit his skill-set more than a physical rush attack. Little is a natural bender with good feet and pepper in his punch as blind-side protector, but his average anchor and inconsistent body control create some concern. He will be an early starter at left tackle, but needs to improve his strength and eliminate his tendency to lean in order to reach the potential his physical and athletic traits offer.

https://www.nfl.com/prospects/greg-little?id=32194c49-5442-3164-c0c4-a09d5b847151

STRENGTHS

—Football bloodlines with a body that can still add bulk and strength.

—Three-year starter against the toughest competition in the country. Willing and able to take on the best edge-rusher.

—Agile feet to slide with and mirror quick edge-rushers and shows the ability to truly cut off the edge.

—Hands are always ready and waiting to strike and counter hand-fighting.  

—Excellent arm length (35¼") with massive hands (10¼").

WEAKNESSES

—Anchor needs improving. More functional strength in his lower half will go a long way.

—Too often is a finesse blocker when he could easily overpower opponents.

—Gets beat too often by reaching for rushers rather than sitting back and waiting for them.

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2824343-greg-little-nfl-draft-2019-scouting-report-for-carolina-panthers-pick

Effort may be his biggest red flag. Little tends to take plays off when he is either tired or when he knows the play won’t go his way. General managers and scouts will make a note of this. Defenses will also pick up on this in film and use it against him. This has to be fixed if Little wants to develop into a high-caliber NFL player.

In the clip, Little does not move his feet and chicken wing blocks him with his right arm. A chicken wing block is when you keep your arm in while blocking like you are doing the chicken dance. He doesn’t initiate contact nor reach out and maintain contact.

https://www.profootballnetwork.com/nfl-draft-greg-little-film-review/

The last give clips and shows that he is not the great pass block Marty tried to sell us on.

He was constantly rated in the top  5.  You are right though, it’s based mostly on potential.

https://walterfootball.com/draft2019OT.php

www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2019-nfl-draft-ranking-all-33-offensive-linemen-to-know-from-jonah-williams-to-michael-deiter/amp/
 

Seems he has all the physical tools to be a great NFL LT. Maybe Rhule can help him achieve his potential.

[WOW!!]

2 hours ago, ForJimmy said:

He was constantly rated in the top  5.  You are right though, it’s based mostly on potential.

https://walterfootball.com/draft2019OT.php

www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2019-nfl-draft-ranking-all-33-offensive-linemen-to-know-from-jonah-williams-to-michael-deiter/amp/
 

Seems he has all the physical tools to be a great NFL LT. Maybe Rhule can help him achieve his potential.

Jonah Williams must be trash cause he didn't play at all his rookie season.. lol

[pantherj]

Leki Fotu has shown up on a lot of Panthers mock drafts considering how little known he is by the typical fan. Even I have put him in one of my Panthers mock drafts. I like that he's huge but also strangely lean, so he'll have good stamina for his size.

[cmichd]

10 hours ago, WOW!! said:

Jonah Williams must be trash cause he didn't play at all his rookie season.. lol

He got hurt too..

 

[cmichd]

13 hours ago, ForJimmy said:

He was constantly rated in the top  5.  You are right though, it’s based mostly on potential.

https://walterfootball.com/draft2019OT.php

www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2019-nfl-draft-ranking-all-33-offensive-linemen-to-know-from-jonah-williams-to-michael-deiter/amp/
 

Seems he has all the physical tools to be a great NFL LT. Maybe Rhule can help him achieve his potential.

Maybe Rhule can but it is hard to develop the want to do something when you never had to do it.  We will see.  I hope he does stay and becomes a good NFL lineman but he will never be elite. 

[Panthero]

On 3/1/2020 at 9:59 PM, Eazy-E said:

Pick 7: Derrick Brown, DT.

UPDATE: Jeff Okudah, CB > Derrick Brown, DT > Isaiah Simmons, LB. At least one should be available when the Panthers pick. Can't go wrong with any of these guys.

Pick 38: Denzel Mims, WR.

UPDATE: Kyle Dugger, SS. After signing Robby Anderson I do not see the need to select a WR high in the draft. A secondary of Okudah, Jackson, Boston, and Dugger will be great moving forward. Looking at the NFCS, I think it is time to finally invest into the secondary.

Pick 69: Malik Harrison, LB

UPDATE: No Change. With the move back to a 4-3 defense I like this selection even more. A linebacker core of Whitehead - Thompson - Harrison no longer looks like a weakness on the defense.  

Pick 113: Cesar Ruiz, C/LG

UPDATE: Leki Fotu, NT. I know he is no Star Lotulelei, but maybe having a true space eating nose tackle next to Kawann Short will allow him to actually earn some of his paycheck. Slowly the defense has gone from vomit inducing to looking like there is some potential.

I originally did not make selections past this point. Here is my continuation after doing some more research on potential prospects. 

Pick 148: Damien Lewis, G. Very similar to Trai Turner also coming out of LSU. Should compete for the RG position.

Pick 152: Amik Robertson, SLCB. 5'8 scrappy, small school (LA Tech) corner with all the tools to be a successful NFL slot corner. Could develop very similarly to Captain Munnerlyn.

Pick 184: Jonathan Garvin, DE. This guy could really benefit from playing and developing under a coach like Matt Rhule. 

Pick 221: Rodrigo Blankenship, K. Why the hell not. This team needs an open kicker competition.

 

I really think with this draft and maybe a few additions with post draft cuts in FA, this defense may surprise some people. If the Panthers are actually going to try and compete this season, a defensive heavy draft like this one is very much needed. 

 

Good stuff, three small gripes

1. leki fotu is not a space eater, hes a penetrating nose tackle according to scouting reports and believe it or not often struggles against the run despite his size. Hes also not flexible enough to be a 3t. Still good depth player. 

2. If we get damien lewis at 148 that would be an absolute steal doubtful hea there that late. 

3. Harrison is more a mlb on early downs kinda guy. If we move shaq back to the outside it could work. Id leave shaq in the middle and go after troy dye. 

[Eazy-E]

On 4/5/2020 at 10:40 AM, Panthero said:

3. Harrison is more a mlb on early downs kinda guy. If we move shaq back to the outside it could work. Id leave shaq in the middle and go after troy dye. 

He played LOLB at Ohio State and is still being projected as an ILB in a 3-4 or strong side backer in a 4-3. He is explosive and has a nose for the football.

I would love for Patrick Queen to fall. He is being compared to Thomas Davis. I would take him in the second over Dugger but I don’t think he makes it out of the first round.

[Panthero]

5 hours ago, Eazy-E said:

He played LOLB at Ohio State and is still being projected as an ILB in a 3-4 or strong side backer in a 4-3. He is explosive and has a nose for the football.

I would love for Patrick Queen to fall. He is being compared to Thomas Davis. I would take him in the second over Dugger but I don’t think he makes it out of the first round.

Im using

 https://thedraftnetwork.com/player/malik-harrison/jwjnJK4KyJ

Not sure they are correct but sounds like a two down guy according to the two scouts. 

[Basbear]

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