Walter Nolen??

[Basbear]

 

 

 

 

Total out of left field, but what about Nolen at #8??

He's 21, great build, and tears apart OLmen in the SEC/everwhere.

I swear I like him more than Mason Graham.

He was the #1 overall recruit coming out of HS. 

Owned senior bowl. 

I feel its heavy potential, but hes got the highest ceiling in the draft. 

[MHS831]

I like him a lot--I also like Grant, Williams, and Harmon.  I have seen various rankings for Nolen and I am confused about the DTs available.  Most of what I have seen has him mid to late round 1--if that is accurate (hardly any of it is), then 8 would be a reach, but from this video, he is everywhere.

Nolen--in my mind which is based on where I get my intel, would be a reach at 8.  However, it all depends on what you are looking for and what you read about them.  I am guessing that our biggest need is the NT, but if we do not select a DT in round 1, TJ Sanders of SC was dominant when i watched the Gamecocks.  He should be there at the end of round 2. 

My sleepers are Omarr Norman-Lott (Tennessee, 3rd round) and Darius Alexander (Toledo, day 3)  I think we need to double dip, so an early DT and a sleeper could work.

[imminent rogaine]

Sure. I like him a lot. I think I like TJ Sanders a little better, especially at projected value. Investing at DT/DE is a must 

Edited 5 hours ago by imminent rogaine

[MHS831]

For what it is worth, I got this from Pro Football:

"Walter Nolen is a high-upside talent with flashes of dominance but struggles with consistency. At his best, he’s a disruptive force, overwhelming quarterbacks and ball carriers. However, he can also disappear for stretches, seemingly reacting a step too slow. His effort isn’t the issue—it’s about refining his instincts and processing. If a team can unlock his full potential, Nolen could be a steal in the draft."

[Basbear]

1 hour ago, MHS831 said:

For what it is worth, I got this from Pro Football:

"Walter Nolen is a high-upside talent with flashes of dominance but struggles with consistency. At his best, he’s a disruptive force, overwhelming quarterbacks and ball carriers. However, he can also disappear for stretches, seemingly reacting a step too slow. His effort isn’t the issue—it’s about refining his instincts and processing. If a team can unlock his full potential, Nolen could be a steal in the draft."

 

Honestly, I was thinking the other day... and was like "what have I overlooked??" It's upside or potential, who has the highest and Nolen was my first thought especially with his age.