The EDGE Conundrum at 8

[Bear Hands]

1 hour ago, ncfan said:

Walker

im not going to overthink it.  Just turn in the film, he really impacts a lot of plays.

He’s shown the bend and ability to be a pass rusher off the edge despite not playing it full time.

Is he small, yes.
 So was another guy that came out of Georgia who was similar size.  He played Edge rusher and LB.   Teams over thought things when he came out as well and let him slide right down to Philly’s lap.   Now he was an impact starter on this years Super Bowl winning defense

I don't dislike Walker.  Would be happy with the pick but with that comes expectations-- which is IMO a more NFL-ready version of Nolan Smith (which I think you're alluding to).  That being said, Smith hasn't lit the world on fire yet.  Made great strides this year though.      

[theinstrumental]

Great write-up. To add to the murkiness, it’s confusing to me that EZ demolished the 3-come and short shuttle but refused to run the 40. It’s not a huge red flag but I’d really like him more if he weren’t a little small AND kind of slow. And that’s the only reason I can see him skipping the 40.

[Basbear]

Out of the top 30, 15 could be DLmen/edges.

 

You got to listen to trade down offers, I feel some team will want to pick the first LT and there's a good chance #8 will be the spot for that action. 

 

I need more infor about peacre Jr and this "bad teammate". What is a bad teammate in 2025?? Look at his phone while teammates are talking? Lives in his SM bubble and doesn't care to go bowling with 4th stringers??

[Captain Morgan]

38 minutes ago, Basbear said:

Out of the top 30, 15 could be DLmen/edges.

 

You got to listen to trade down offers, I feel some team will want to pick the first LT and there's a good chance #8 will be the spot for that action. 

 

I need more infor about peacre Jr and this "bad teammate". What is a bad teammate in 2025?? Look at his phone while teammates are talking? Lives in his SM bubble and doesn't care to go bowling with 4th stringers??

I saw two different sources on reddit today ...the high school teammate is concerning...other guy may be going for clicks.  Or not.

https://www.instagram.com/footballforever/p/DGuDP-ORnyO/?img_index=1  

 

https://www.sportskeeda.com/college-football/news-he-actually-crazy-james-pearce-jr-s-high-school-teammate-vouches-anger-issues-ahead-nfl-draft

[Panthero]

Don't use the draft to settle positional issues. Deal with that in FA and then draft BPA. 

[Tr3ach]

3 hours ago, theinstrumental said:

Great write-up. To add to the murkiness, it’s confusing to me that EZ demolished the 3-come and short shuttle but refused to run the 40. It’s not a huge red flag but I’d really like him more if he weren’t a little small AND kind of slow. And that’s the only reason I can see him skipping the 40.

He smoked the cone and shuttles.  An edge isn't going to run 40 yards in a straight line very often unless something awful has happened anyway.