2020 Draft Day 2 Options

[TheSpecialJuan]

No need to reach for a CB, there are 3 D-lineman (Epenesa, Marlon Davidson, Gross-Matos) that are better players than any CB left on the board.

[LinvilleGorge]

Just now, *FreeFua* said:

We CAN’T afford to miss on this one (not that we ever can but especially not now). There will either be a good corner or safety there. 

McKinney, Diggs, Fulton, Winfield, have to think ONE of them will be there. 

 

I don't care where we go with this pick, I just want a good player. DB, another DL, WR, OL, LB, whatever. Just give me a guy who should end up being a starter for us. Not the typical Hurney 2nd rounder who plays like a UDFA before disappearing from the league in a few years.

[FuFuLamePoo]

Fulton 

[KDawg004]

I was all in on DB with this pick. Specifically CB after the Boston signing. But, I’m an all about the trenches kinda dude. Epenesa and even more so YGM would be great. Build up those lines and trade up for a CB. I think we’ll be looking solid. I wouldn’t even mind taking Epenesa or YGM and then Elliot. But damn is CB and WR looking sexy.

[WOW!!]

35 minutes ago, Jorgie said:

Mims and Higgins seem like the sure money picks 

whereas the de dt cb s ol lb all have question marks

 

We just signed 18 wr.. At some point we don't have enough balls to throw to these guys..

[Cpt slay a ho]

Epenesa, McKinney or Jaylon Johnson. 
 

blacklock is tempting but I feel like madubuike will be available in the 3rd meanwhile the cb and de cupboard will be dry 

[Drk89Wng]

We need at least 6 WR on the depth chart and at least 5 starting caliber WR. If we are going run Brady’s offense akin to LSU we cant just throw anybody out there. 

[Chief Keek]

3 minutes ago, Drk89Wng said:

We need at least 6 WR on the depth chart and at least 5 starting caliber WR. If we are going run Brady’s offense akin to LSU we cant just throw anybody out there. 

That's the exact reason all the Curtis Samuel trade talk is bs, Brady runs a lot of five-wide sets.

[WOW!!]

5 minutes ago, Drk89Wng said:

We need at least 6 WR on the depth chart and at least 5 starting caliber WR. If we are going run Brady’s offense akin to LSU we cant just throw anybody out there. 

Wtf.. This isn't college.. There are no 90 men roster on  game day... No team in the NFL has 5 for sure starting caliber WR.. I hope Brady isn't dumb enough to believe he needs or is going to have that..

[Jorgie]

9 minutes ago, WOW!! said:

We just signed 18 wr.. At some point we don't have enough balls to throw to these guys..

Mims and Higgins are leagues ahead of the guys we signed(Robby Anderson is good I’m aware) and they’d be building blocks going forward. Who’s to say we resign Curtis/Moore and Anderson is on a 2 year deal

if this were a different situation I’d be all about going defense here, but with the depth at wr in this draft it pushed 2 players that would normally be a top 16-32 pick down to us

Higgins is a walking mismatch with arguably the best hands in the draft, and Mims is a freak athlete with the work ethic to match

[LinvilleGorge]

Not to mention that CMC will be one of those WRs in any five wide sets.

[Jorgie]

It’s not that Johnson Fulton espenosa, Matos Etc are bad players, they very well could turn out to be fine players it’s that those two wrs are better players at their respective positions. 
 

but this talk doesn’t matter I’m gonna sit back and root for whoever they pick cause they’re our guy and fug the rest

[WOW!!]

3 minutes ago, Jorgie said:

Mims and Higgins are leagues ahead of the guys we signed(Robby Anderson is good I’m aware) and they’d be building blocks going forward. Who’s to say we resign Curtis/Moore and Anderson is on a 2 year deal

if this were a different situation I’d be all about going defense here, but with the depth at wr in this draft it pushed 2 players that would normally be a top 16-32 pick down to us

Higgins is a walking mismatch with arguably the best hands in the draft, and Mims is a freak athlete with the work ethic to match

We literally don't have any starting quality CB to play this year on the team and you're worried about the WR position in  2 years???

[TheSpecialJuan]

Dane Brugler BA

20. J.K. Dobbins, RB, Ohio State (5-10, 209)
Dobbins is very skilled at finding and clearing holes and he makes it a chore on defenders to finish him, chopping his feet in space, stepping out of tackle attempts and maintaining his balance at contact. He benefited from a talented offensive system and when the hole was there, he took advantage, but he isn’t a consistent creator when the play design isn’t properly executed. Overall, Dobbins is built for the pro game and runs with outstanding vision, decision-making and open-field elusiveness, displaying the innate qualities to be a reliable three-down starting running back in the NFL.

22. Josh Jones, OT, Houston (6-5, 319)
Jones has outstanding lower body movements and flexibility, replacing his hands and showing natural sink to keep rushers occupied. The anchor strength concerns are valid, and he looks to have body type restrictions so teams must be comfortable with his frame. Overall, Jones is currently a better pass protector than run blocker, but his flexible athleticism and eager hands are outstanding foundation traits to play left tackle in the NFL, making him deserving of first-round consideration.

26. D’Andre Swift, RB, Georgia (5-8, 212)
Swift is a patient athlete with the short-area explosiveness and speed to pick, slide and juke, making him tough to tackle one-on-one. He needs to clean up some inconsistencies in passing situations, but defenders lose him as a receiver and effort isn’t a concern in pass protection. Overall, Swift has the uncanny ability to make defenders miss and runs with the instinctive ability to quickly survey and create positive yardage, projecting as a feature back in the NFL if he stays healthy.

27. Jonathan Taylor, RB, Wisconsin (5-10, 226)
More than simply a north-south runner, Taylor understands where and when to hit the hole while also keeping his options open, smoothly redirecting and making it tough on defenders to square him up for the tackle. His horrendous fumble rate (one every 52.9 offensive touches) and lack of pass pro reps are concerns, although he saw an uptick in targets as a pass catcher in 2019 and handled it well. Overall, Taylor needs to eliminate the fumbles and improve his reliability on passing downs, but his balanced, instinctive run qualities and controlled movements project him as a featured NFL starter.

28. Marlon Davidson, DT, Auburn (6-3, 303)
By expanding his hand tactics between his junior and senior seasons, Davidson became a more efficient stack-shed player, shaking loose from blocks due to his play strength and hand timing. While agile in his movements, he isn’t a sudden player, which will create more hurdles in the NFL. Overall, Davidson is a jumbo end with only average speed off the edge, but he works for his production with the foot/hand quickness and overall balance to defeat blockers, projecting as a starting-level base end or three-technique tackle.

30. Ezra Cleveland, OT, Boise State (6-6, 311)
An impressive athlete for the position, Cleveland is comfortable in space with a quick, efficient punch and the intelligence to beat rushers to the spot. However, his lack of anchor strength and explosiveness in his hands are concerns for his NFL transition. Overall, Cleveland struggles to match power in the run game and his lack of length creates a small margin for error, but he stays balanced in his pass sets with the lower body athleticism that frustrates rushers, projecting as an NFL starter.

31. Yetur Gross-Matos, Edge, Penn State (6-5, 266)
Gross-Matos is a long, agile athlete with quick acceleration to win the edge and an explosive inside counter move. He is physical versus the run and flashes violent rip moves, but must diversify his rush plan and shed skills to routinely beat NFL-level blockers. Overall, Gross-Matos requires time to mature, but his rangy frame and flexible athleticism give him the tools to be a high-impact edge rusher who can reduce inside on passing downs due to his gap quickness and length.

32. A.J. Epenesa, Edge, Iowa (6-5, 275)
Epenesa is a downhill force player with the explosive hands and flexible body type that help him create rush lanes. While he is able to create knockback, he can be slowed once engaged and needs to improve his counter measures. Overall, Epenesa doesn’t win with pure speed or quick twitch, but his explosive length, heavy hands and savvy make him a productive power rusher and reliable run defender (stylistically similar to Frank Clark), projecting as an NFL starter with Pro Bowl upside.

33. Trevon Diggs, CB, Alabama (6-1, 205)
Diggs arrived in Tuscaloosa as a two-way player and his offensive background benefits him on defense with his ball skills and awareness for what the offense is trying to do. He will drive his NFL defensive coaches crazy with his hopping around and sporadic technique, but his read/react skills and athleticism allow him to get away with it. Overall, Diggs needs to clean up his technique and discipline in coverage to reach his full potential, but he has shown improvement in those areas and projects as an NFL starter due to his size, twitch and competitive nature.

34. Xavier McKinney, DS, Alabama (6-0, 201)
McKinney is explosive downhill and a reliable open-field tackler, finding his center and dropping ball carriers. He does a nice job in coverage versus backs and tight ends with solid ball skills, although he doesn’t always play to his athletic profile when matched up with receivers. Overall, McKinney is an instinctive, full-speed-ahead defender with the functional range and diagnose skills to put himself in position to make plays, projecting as an interchangeable safety who should start from Day 1.

35. Denzel Mims, WR, Baylor (6-3, 207)
Mims boasts the athletic skill to win at every level of the field, but on tape he was at his best on straight-line or one-cut routes (slants, posts, go’s, etc.), although he showed much improved pattern movement at the Senior Bowl. He demonstrates the ability to make impressive extension grabs, but his ball skills are inconsistent, especially with a defensive back closing on the catch point. Overall, Mims must become a more consistent route technician, but he offers the length and contested catch ability of a big wide receiver while moving like a much smaller athlete to create separation, projecting has a high-upside wide receiver.

36. Zack Baun, LB, Wisconsin (6-2, 238)
A fantastic space athlete, Baun has the natural burst and loose hips to be deployed across the formation, handling open-field responsibilities. He consistently affects the game with his active play style and effort, but he rushes and covers more on instinct than technical know-how right now. Overall, Baun’s evaluation requires some projection because he won’t be a full-time rusher in the NFL, but he displays the fluid athleticism, smarts and motor to line up as a stack linebacker and nickel pass rusher, projecting as a top-40 prospect.

37. Ross Blacklock, DT, TCU (6-3, 290)
As the son of a Harlem Globetrotters legend, Blacklock checks the boxes for size, core strength and athleticism, firing off the ball to win early or make himself small through gaps. He displays contact balance and length at the point of attack, although his shed and pass rush technique are still a work in progress. Overall, Blacklock doesn’t get home enough on tape, but all the traits are there with his blend of size, quickness and power to develop into a disruptive presence, projecting as a versatile lineman who can play anywhere from the nose to the five-technique.

38. Lloyd Cushenberry III, OC, LSU (6-3, 312)
Cushenberry anchors well in pass protection with his low hips and physical hands, quickly regaining his balance to redirect versus counters. Although he doesn’t consistently bully in the run game, he stays connected to his man with quickness and tenacity on the move. Overall, Cushenberry needs to tweak some technical shortcomings, but he is an ironman with the lower body agility, natural power and dependable intangibles to be a starting NFL center.

41. Jaylon Johnson, CB, Utah (6-0, 193)
Johnson is a good-sized athlete with the press-man skills and toughness that will attract him to NFL coaches, but what is the long-term health of his shoulders? Although he has recovery speed, his aggressive reaction skills can be a double-edged sword and savvy route runners will create false steps for him. Overall, Johnson needs to be a better finisher and continue his instinctual development, but he has the athletic traits to ride receivers up and down the field and his competitive mentality will be an immediate fit in a pro locker room, projecting as an NFL starter.

42. Josh Uche, Edge, Michigan (6-1, 245)
Uche is a speedy, loose-hipped athlete with functional length to rush the passer and the range to chase down ball carriers versus the run. However, there is predictability in his pass rush and he lacks the functional strength to easily shed blockers. Overall, Uche will require a patient coaching staff as he learns to be a more polished and instinctive player, but his twitched-up athleticism and edge speed are difference-making traits, projecting as an NFL nickel rusher and eventual starter.

43. Jeremy Chinn, DS, Southern Illinois (6-3, 221)
Chinn has a cornerback background and played various roles on tape, finding success versus slot receivers due to his size, speed and ball skills. While he matches up well versus tight ends and defined underneath patterns, speedy route technicians will eat him up in space. Overall, Chinn is caught guessing too often and must develop his football instincts to see immediate reps in the NFL, but his range, length and closing burst give him the versatility to fill various roles, projecting as a matchup starter and special teamer.

45. Kyle Dugger, DS, Lenoir-Rhyne (6-1, 217)
With his lateral twitch and controlled feet, Dugger can run the alley or make plays at the sideline, also showing the speed that will serve him well on special teams. Whether from depth or near the line of scrimmage, he has a knack for navigating and finding the football. Overall, Dugger faces a sizable uptick in game speed at the NFL level, but his length, smooth athleticism and nose for the football will serve him well, projecting as a box safety or weakside linebacker with starting upside.

46. Grant Delpit, DS, LSU (6-3, 213)
With his football IQ and athleticism, Delpit is quick to trigger versus the pass and the run, trusting his keys and never second guessing himself. He often arrives too hot as a tackler and his overaggressive angles and poor finishing skills dent his batting average (there is no question that he was banged up in 2019 and how much that affected his production and performance is open to interpretation). Overall, Delpit needs to shore up his tackling inconsistency, but he is a rangy, smart and energetic player who quickly finds the football and attacks, projecting as an interchangeable NFL safety with starting potential.

47. Laviska Shenault, WR, Colorado (6-1, 227)
Shenault has elite football instincts with the ball in his hands and often starts running before finishing the catch, which is usually a negative trait, but his focus and athletic twitch make it a strength to his game. He is a beast after the catch (58.1 percent of his receiving yards came after contact) and it is very tough for single-tacklers to finish him, but his physicality as a ball carrier leads to more punishment on his body. Overall, Shenault is still young as a route runner and his injury history is a concern, but his versatile package of size, acceleration and natural instincts make him a playmaker with the ball in his hands.

49. Justin Madubuike, DT, Texas A&M (6-3, 293)
An active competitor, Madubuike strikes with power and pad level, showing the heavy hands to work his way through bodies. While his initial quickness can be too much for blockers to handle at times, his pass rush stalls and he must expand his bag of tricks and rush plan. Overall, Madubuike isn’t a refined player right now, but he is a power-packed athlete with twitched-up muscles to win the point of attack, projecting as a three-technique tackle with upside.

50. Michael Pittman Jr., WR, USC
With his large hands and powerful attack skills, Pittman makes plays over defenders and doesn’t fight the football, recording only two drops on 140 targets in 2019. He is an athletic route runner, but lacks dynamic start/stop burst to quickly create separation or be a consistent YAC threat. Overall, Pittman is a strong-framed pass catcher and although he has only average speed by NFL standards, he wins with physicality and focus at the catch point, projecting as a reliable possession target at all three levels in the NFL.

51. Terrell Lewis, Edge, Alabama (6-5, 262)
. Different than most Alabama pass rushers under Saban, Lewis has the long frame and sudden athleticism to disrupt the pocket. However, his play motor is better than his instincts and he must introduce more variety and shed strength into his rush plan. Overall, Lewis is still unrefined with his setup and feel as an upfield player, but he is long, rangy and explosive with similar upside as Danielle Hunter when he entered the league, projecting as an impact NFL pass rusher if he reaches his potential and stays healthy.

52. Tee Higgins, WR, Clemson (6-4, 216)
Higgins’ basketball background shows at the catch point, playing above the rim with twitchy reflexes. However, he doesn’t have the lower body suddenness, speed or savvy to easily separate from press or at the top of patterns, which creates the question: can he mature into more than an athletic jump ball weapon? Overall, Higgins needs to get stronger and continue maturing as a route runner, but his athletic tracking skills and ability to utilize every inch of his frame and expand his catch radius are playmaking traits.