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2016 Official Draft Thread

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  1. Witlon

    Witlon New Member

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    Whew, sorry I'm late.

    With pick 82, Indianapolis selects Christian Westerman, OG, Arizona State.
     
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  2. NYGallday521

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    With their time up, the Eagles are autoed for picks 77 & 79. They are given Charone Peake, WR, Clemson and Rashard Robinson, CB, LSU.
     
  3. NYGallday521

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    With the 84th pick in the 2016 NFL Mock Draft, the Washington Redskins select:

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    Kenneth Dixon
    School: Louisiana Tech | Position: RB | Experience: Senior | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 215 lbs | Arm Length: 31 3/8" | Hand Size: 9 1/2"
    40 YD: 4.58 | Bench: 18[B][B][B][B][B][B][B] |[B] Broad: 121" | [B]3-Cone: 6.97 | [B]Shuttle: 4.28[/B][/B][/B][/B][/B][/B][/B][/B][/B][/B]

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    • Shorter but anything besides small. Runs like a bigger back with a lot of heart and toughness. Not afraid of contact. Runs with good pad level
    • Great instincts on top of being a patient runner. Has a knack for letting his lineman work, finding the crease, and hitting it full speed.
    • Good speed and gets up to top gear very quickly. Elusive runner with quick feet to cut effortlessly. Changes direction well.
    • Very good as a receiver. Natural hands and runs good routes out of the backfield. Willing and smart in pass pro.



    Negatives:



    • [*=left]Fumbling is a huge issue; must have better ball security with 13 fumbles in 3 seasons.
      [*=left]Speed is good but not elite. Won't consistently break away from NFL defenders.
      [*=left]While not afraid of contact he won't often break tackles. Does much damage due to his pad level and momentum rather than pure strength
      [*=left]Lacks strength in his punch in pass pro.



    Pro Comparison: Fred Jackson, Buffalo & Seattle



    Overview:

    With big upgrades coming on Defense, its time to turn our attention to offense and help out Kirk Cousins and a RB committee that lacks a true bellcow. Matt Jones is supposed to step up to that spot but I'm not quite sold on him just yet. Chris Thompson is a very good third down back but Dixon is a guy who can play all 3 downs at a high level. An improved running game should help to take the pressure off of Kirk Cousins and give him even more ability to excel in an offense that became his last season. Dixon will compete with Jones for the starting job but even if Jones prevails, having three capable backs on one roster will be something Washington hasn't had in a very long time.
     
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  4. Silverphin

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    Houston selects Nick Vannett, TE, Ohio State
     
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  5. schisno

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    Minnesota selects at #86 WR Sterling Shepard, Oklahoma
     
  6. indecisivepizza

    indecisivepizza New Member

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    With the 87th Pick in the 2016 GM League Draft, the Cincinnati Bengals select: ​



    Xavien Howard



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    School: Baylor | Position: CB | Experience: Junior | Height: 6-0 | Weight: 201 | Arm Length: 31 1/4” | Hand Size: 9 1/8”
    Best of Pro Day and Combine - 40 YD: 4.41 | Bench: 11 | Vertical: 38.5” | Broad: 125” | 3-Cone: 6.94 | Shuttle: 4.15


    Overview:
    After two years of watching the Baylor defense from the sidelines, Howard was enough of a playmaker as a sophomore and junior that he left early for the NFL. He redshirted in 2012, and then had five tackles as a reserve cornerback and special teamer the following year. Howard worked his way onto the field as a sophomore and never left, starting all 26 games over the past two seasons. He used his NFL-sized frame to make 93 tackles as well as led the team in interceptions (four in 2014, five in 2015) and pass breakups (13, 10) in both years, twice garnering honorable mention All-Big 12 notice from league coaches.


    Strengths:

    • Has feet to impede and crowd receivers from press.
    • Short-area accelerator to chase and close on slants and crossers.
    • Has hips that swivel open for easy turn-and-run ability.
    • Asked to be an island corner all game long.
    • Confidence level soared in 2015.
    • Instinctive with ball skills that are undeniable.
    • Uses well-timed head turn to find ball and react.
    • Scrapes, claws, scratches, clubs and tears and the catch point to disrupt.
    • Has 32 passes defensed, including nine interceptions, over last two years.
    • Big and physical in coverage.
    • Compares to Byron Maxwell



    Weaknesses:

    • Quicker than fast with questionable long speed.
    • Handsy and panics when he thinks he might get beat.
    • Mauls like a bear downfield rather than trusting his technique.
    • Has 14 pass interference and 5 holding penalties against him over last two seasons.
    • Speed tends to diminish when turning to find the ball.
    • Will lose feel for receivers at break point.
    • Allowed seven touchdowns in 2014.
    • Not a "get downhill and attack" run defender and stays glued to blocked.



    Scout Says:
    - AFC East scout


    GM Says:



    Bottom Line:
    With his broad frame, Howard looks more like an NFL safety than a traditional cornerback, but he possesses the natural coverage skills and confidence to remain on the perimeter. After redshirting his first season and seeing limited action in 2013, he emerged as a standout in 2014 and hasn't looked back since, developing into one of the Big 12's best all-around corners. With patience, he should develop into a starter at the next level, as well, projecting best in a press-heavy scheme.


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    Cincinnati's draft to date:
    1.24 - SAM Leonard Floyd, Georgia
    2.55 - WR Braxton Miller, Ohio State
    3.87 - CB Xavien Howard, Baylor

    4.122 - C Jack Allen, Michigan State
    5.161 - DT/DE Darius Latham, Indiana
    6.199 - DE/OLB Roy Robertson-Harris, UTEP
    7.245 - DT/DE Aziz ****tu, Stanford
     
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  7. UCFinfan86

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    With 90th pick the Seattle Seahawks select...Safety Miles Killebrew, Utah State

    Killebrew projects as a Deone Bucannon hybrid box LB/S. With the seemingly yearly contract talk with Kam Chancellor, Killebrew will add depth and insurance to the secondary.

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    Seattle Draft:
    1- OL Jack Conklin, Michigan State
    2- DL Adolphus Washington, Ohio State
    3- S Miles Killebrew, Utah State
     
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  8. Tractor Traylor

    Tractor Traylor Crafty Veteran

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    With the 91st pick in the NFL Draft, the Kansas City Chiefs select Javon Hargrave, defensive lineman from South Carolina State.

    We expect Hargraves to enter into our D-line rotation immediately and add unique pass rushing ability to the 3-4 end position.



    Chiefs draft to date:
    1. Noah Spence - OLB
    2. Karl Joseph - S
    3. Javon Hargrave - DL
     
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  9. schisno

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    With pick #92 - The New England Patriots select WR Rashard Higgins, Colorado State
     
  10. NYGallday521

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    With their time up, Green Bay is given Eric Striker, OLB, Oklahoma and Pittsburgh is given Austin Hooper, TE, Stanford.
     
  11. prettyflacco

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    With pick #93, Cardinals select Minnesota CB Eric Murray

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  12. UCFinfan86

    UCFinfan86 Season Ticket Holder

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    Carolina sent a bulletin for 94...DE Charles Tapper, Oklahoma
     
  13. ToddPhin

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    With the 95th pick Denver selects
    Jihad Ward, 6'5 297, DT/34DE Illinois


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    Some of you may be asking, "why Ward here?".
    Well- because you don't draft for immediate need in the 3rd round. You draft for the future. On Denver's D-line, Sylvester Williams & Vance Walker will be FA's next year [Broncos are tight on money], and Jared Crick is nothing but a backup. That leaves only Derek Wolfe & A'Shawn Robinson as the starters of a 3-man front. I have a 1st round grade on Jihad Ward, and in any other year he'd be hyped as such. Because this is such a strong, deep DT class, it's nonsensical to pass on such a talented player in order to draft for need elsewhere at a position that's not as strong this year. Basically, if a positional group happens to be particularly strong & deep, grab yourself a player or two there for future building blocks.

    A'Shawn Robinson is more NFL ready and will replace the departed Malik Jackson this year..... but Ward is a great, natural replacement longterm for Malik, with A'Shawn kicking inside to replace Sylvester Williams next year. For Denver's defense to remain perennially elite, there needs to be continuity from one year to the next. Ward provides this by allowing a seamless transition into a starting role in 2017.

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    Broncos Draft
    1.31. A'Shawn Robinson
    2.63. Su'a Cravens
    3.95. Jihad Ward
     
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  14. schisno

    schisno Well-Known Member

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    With the 96th selection the New England Patriots go back-to-back with their receivers and select

    WR Leonte Carroo, Rutgers
     
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  15. UCFinfan86

    UCFinfan86 Season Ticket Holder

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    With the 97th pick the Seahawks select their favorite player in the draft....RB Paul Perkins, UCLA

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    nfl.com

    Seattle Draft:
    1- Jack Conklin
    2- Adolphus Washington
    3- Miles Killebrew
    3- Paul Perkins
     
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  16. ToddPhin

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    With the 98th pick, Denver selects
    C.J. Prosise, RB Notre Dame


    Currently the Broncos have just 1 running back, and Prosise's upside is just too enticing to pass up here, with the potential to see a lofty Matt Forte-esque career.

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    Denver draft

    1.31 - A'Shawn Robinson
    2.63 - Su'a Cravens
    3.95 - Jihad Ward
    3.98 - C.J. Prosise
     
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  17. UCFinfan86

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    With the 99th pick the Cleveland Browns select...DL Hassan Ridgeway, Texas

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    Browns Draft:
    1- Carson Wentz
    2- Michael Thomas
    3- Darian Thompson
    4- Hassan Ridgeway
     
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  18. UCFinfan86

    UCFinfan86 Season Ticket Holder

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    With 100th pick the Titans sent a bulletin....CB Zach Sanchez, Oklahoma
     
  19. dgfred

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    With the 101st pick of the 4th Rd the Cowboys select: Alex Collins RB (Arkansas)

    *A fellow Razorback to join with McFadden to bring the RB position back up to 2014 status. Collins is a solid 5'10" and 217 Lbs.
    A strong runner with a solid build that is very effective and reliable in the passing game. Had 1,577 yds and 20 TDs as a Junior this year. A three year 1,000 yd rusher... only accomplished by Hershall Walker and Darren McFadden. He did 18 reps at 225 Lbs. Looking forward to seeing him bashing ahead behind center Frederick and the rest of the OL. Jerry is too... he loves them Razorbacks.


    Dallas Draft:
    1. M.Jack LB
    2. K.Dodd Edge
    3. J.Mills CB/S
    4. A.Collins RB


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  20. dgfred

    dgfred Free Agent pickup

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    With the 102nd pick of the 4th Rd the Chargers select: Bronson Kaufusi DE (BYU)

    *Once again a player basically falls into their lap as Kaufusi is a top-10 rated DE on the Charger Board. Kaufusi is 6'6" and 285 Lbs.
    A former head coach called him the 'perfect' BYU football player because of his talent, work ethic and leadership. Son of BYU defensive line coach. Broad shoulders, wide wingspan and athletic frame. Can play both 4-3 and 3-4 options with the occaisional drop back to defend the pass ... with the benefit of his motor not having an idle position. Likes contact and has the strength to shed blockers and grab down ball carriers. A perfect fit for the talent-needing Charger D.


    Charger Draft:
    1. L.Tunsil OT
    2. J.Smith LB
    3. G.Glascow C
    4. B.Kaufusi DE


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  21. UCFinfan86

    UCFinfan86 Season Ticket Holder

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    With the 103rd pick the Jacksonville Jaguars select...OG Vadal Alexander, LSU

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    Jaguars Draft:
    1- Joey Bosa
    2- Kendall Fuller
    3- Deion Jones
    4- Vadal Alexander
     
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  22. UCFinfan86

    UCFinfan86 Season Ticket Holder

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    With the 104th pick Baltimore supplied a bulletin....Yannick Ngakoue Maryland OLB
     
  23. sports24/7

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    With the 105th pick, the San Francisco 49ers select...

    Cyrus Jones, CB, Alabama

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    SF has drafted a decent number of corners, but none of them have really panned out. There is very little depth there, and getting a player like Jones at this point would be big for them. Jones isn't the biggest corner and will probably fall further than he should because of it. But the guy is a good player and a real competitor. He also brings great return ability to add a boost in special teams.
     
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  24. NYGallday521

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    With the 106th pick in the 2016 NFL Mock Draft, the Chicago Bears select:

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    Jordan Howard
    School: Indiana | Position: RB | Experience: Junior | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 230 lbs | Arm Length: 32 1/4" | Hand Size: 9"
    40 YD: 4.59 (Pro Day) | Bench: 16 | Broad: 122"[B][B][B][B][B][B][B][B][B] | [B]3-Cone: 7.14 (Pro Day) | [B]Shuttle: 4.34 (Pro Day)[LEFT][B]Positives:[/B][/LEFT]
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    [*=left]Runs about as hard and angry as any back in this class. Tremendous leg power to drag people and keep the pile moving. Does not go down easily.
    [*=left]Excellent vision. Patient runner who finds the hole quickly and accelerates through it. Gets to his top speed immediately. Quick feet to change direction.
    [*=left]Runs with forward lean; always falling forward to gain additional yards. Good pad level in the open field to run over defenders but a little inconsistent when in a crowd.
    [*=left]Transitioned flawlessly from UAB to Indiana. 5.7 YPC average for his career (5.5 at UAB, 6.2 at UI)
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    [*=left]One speed runner who lacks a second gear to run away from NFL caliber defenses. Not a home-run type of back.
    [*=left]Not overly-elusive in the open field, preferring to run over guys than escape from them.
    [*=left]Potential as a receiver but did not have a big impact in the passing game. Needs to refine pass pro technique and awareness.
    [*=left]Running style can cause injuries. 647 career carries.
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    Pro Comparison: Thomas Jones, Former NYJ



    Overview:

    Similar to Washington, Chicago lost their lead back this offseason and are moving forward with talented but unproven backs in Ka'Deem Carey and Jeremy Langford. Carey has yet to show very much while Langford had a few impressive games in his rookie year but averaged less than 4 YPC. This is where Howard comes in. He will immediately have a chance to grab the lead back role and run with it a la his physical, bruising style. Although you won't see Howard break many big runs, he's the consistent and effective type of back that will pick up 4, 5, 6 yards every run and continue to move the chains. Chicago certainly believes he has the talent to start right away and push Langford and Carey but even if one of the veteran backs grab the starting job, we will rest assured knowing Howard is a more than competent backup and situational back.

     
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  25. sports24/7

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    With the 107th pick, Miami selects Connor McGovern, OG, Missouri

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    It's no secret Miami needs help at the guard position. McGovern is one of the best guards in the draft and represents great value at this spot. He will compete for a starting job immediately.
     
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    Get off my lawn.
    With the 108th pick, the Tampa Bay Bucs select
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    Max Tuerk, OL, USC
    6'5 298lbs​


    Coming off an ACL, so comes with risk. Assuming medical checks out... but a versatile lineman with quick feet to get up to the next level. Expect Tuerk to be eased into the center position, replacing Hawley, when ready. Could potentially move outside


    [video=youtube;Fqr87eKxIjc]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fqr87eKxIjc[/video]


    Tampa Draft:
    Rd 1 - Vernon Hargreaves III, DB, Florida
    Rd 2 - Will Fuller, WR, Notre Dame
    Rd 3 - Sheldon Day, DL, Notre Dame
    Rd 4 - Max Tuerk, OL, Southern California
     
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  27. Boik14

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    with the 109th pick in the NFL Draft the New York Giants select: Maurice Canady, CB, Virginia

    The Giants need everything on defense so we'll go with the best available defensive player left.

    http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/2000050/maurice-canady
     
  28. UCF FINatic

    UCF FINatic The Miami Dolphins select

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    The LA Rams select QB Cardale Jones, Ohio State
     
  29. Stitches

    Stitches ThePhin's Biggest Killjoy Luxury Box

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    With the 111th pick, the Detroit Lions select...


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    Maliek Collins, DT, Nebraska!!!



    Looking to bolster the depth along the DL, and provide some added penetration ability, Detroit will gladly add Collins to the mix.
     
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  30. ToddPhin

    ToddPhin Premium Member Luxury Box Club Member

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    With the 112th pick the Saints select
    Matt Judon, DE Grand Valley St

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    Why Judon? Well, when the Saints are forced to start Bobby Richardson 11 games as an undrafted rookie [0.5 sacks], Houston there's a problem. With Lawson and the uber productive Judon added as the 2nd & 3rd DEs, the Saints receive some much-needed breathing room at the position.


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    Saints draft
    1. Shaq Lawson
    2. Chris Jones, DT Miss St
    3. Josh Garnett, OG Stanford
    4. Matt Judon
     
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  31. GridIronKing34

    GridIronKing34 Silently Judging You

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    With pick #113, the Philadelphia Eagles select Kenyan Drake, RB, Alabama.
     
  32. Silverphin

    Silverphin Well-Known Member

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    Oakland selects Georgia running back Keith Marshall
     
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    prettyflacco New Member

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    Falcons select Clemson S TJ Green

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  34. Witlon

    Witlon New Member

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    At 116, Indianapolis selects Jerell Adams, TE, South Carolina.
     
  35. Stitches

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    With pick 117, the Buffalo Bills select...

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    Jatavis Brown, LB, Akron!
     
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  36. NYGallday521

    NYGallday521 New Member

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    The Jets have sent in a list and select James Cowser, EDGE, Southern Utah.
     
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  37. Silverphin

    Silverphin Well-Known Member

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    Houston selects Dak Prescott, QB, Mississippi State
     
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  38. NYGallday521

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    With the 120nd pick in the 2016 NFL Mock Draft, the Washington Redskins select:


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    Willie Henry
    School: Michigan | Position: DL | Experience: RS Junior | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 303 lbs | Arm Length: 33 3/8" | Hand Size: 10 7/8"
    40 YD: 5.00 | Bench: 28 | Broad: 110" | 3-Cone: 7.57 | Shuttle: 4.53
    Positives:


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    [*=left]Explosive, violent pass-rushing DL who jumps off the tape right away. Quick first step and twitchy for an interior lineman.
    [*=left]Well-built and proportioned; could add weight to his frame but already possess NFL ready size.
    [*=left]Enough power to stack and shed, strong hands to jolt and work-over offensive lineman.
    [*=left]Good closing speed to take down the ballcarrier; solid tackler.
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    [*=left]Not a full-time starter over the past two seasons. Bit of a one year wonder.
    [*=left]Could stand to improve strength and power to be more effective in the run game.
    [*=left]Excellent pass rusher but will need to add more moves for the next level.
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    Pro Comparison: Randy Starks, Miami & Cleveland



    Overview:

    Washington is shocked to see Henry still on the board late in the 4th. In our mind, he's a top 75 type player, even in a DL class as deep and talented as this one. With the secondary and linebacking corps solidified already, its time to add some youth to an interior defensive line that doesn't have a lot of promising prospects. There's some good veteran depth with Ricky Jean-Francois, Stephen Paea, Chris Baker, and Kendall Reyes but there is a clear need for new blood that can start in the near future. Henry should play 3-4 DE in the Redskin's system and will have an opportunity to grab a starting spot right away. More than likely however, he will be in rotation on passing downs to do what he does best; get after the QB.
     
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  39. schisno

    schisno Well-Known Member

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    #121 - Dominique Alexander, LB Oklahoma
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  40. indecisivepizza

    indecisivepizza New Member

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    With the 122nd Pick in the 2016 GM League Draft, the Cincinnati Bengals select:​

    Jack Allen, RB, Michigan State

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    With the 122nd Pick in the 2016 GM League Draft, the Cincinnati Bengals select:

    Jack Allen, C, Michigan State



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    School: Michigan State | Position: C | Experience: Senior | Height: 6-1 | Weight: 294 | Arm Length: 32 1/4” | Hand Size: 10 1/8”
    40 YD: 5.29 | Bench: 23| Broad: 101” | 3-Cone: 7.90 | Shuttle: 4.73

    Overview:
    When an NFL offensive line coach sees that a young lineman was a high school wrestler, a smile comes across his face. Grappling in the trenches is what a lineman does -- and is something at which Allen excels. The former Illinois state title holder at 285 pounds is not the largest center in the country, but no other "man in the middle" matches this four-year starter's toughness, anchor, and aggressive nature. The two-time USA Today All-American missed a couple of games with an ankle injury in 2015, but came back to help his team to a Big Ten title.


    Strengths:

    • Has a compact build with above average core strength.
    • Was a standout wrestler in high school and uses that background to generate quick torques and turns on defenders.
    • Understands his strengths and physical limitations.
    • Possesses great strength in his hands and can snatch and ride defenders until the whistle sounds.
    • Rarely has his hands outside defender's framework.
    • Combines arm extension and running feet to redirect gap shooters away from his quarterback.
    • Card-carrying tough guy willing to put some extra spice on it when he finishes a block.
    • On the move, can adjust tempo and angle to land a squared block.
    • Climbs up to middle linebackers with choppy steps and balanced base.
    • Despite a lack of athleticism, still has plus body control. Hits where he aims.
    • Flat-footed puncher in pass protection.
    • Compares to B.J. Finney


    Weaknesses:

    • Average athleticism and very moderate flexibility.
    • Is a little bit stiff in space.
    • Inconsistent in his attempts to climb up to second level off of combo blocks.
    • Will struggle to get cut-off blocks against instinctive, inside linebackers who will beat him to the spot.
    • Able to get away with holding more often in college than he will be able to in the pros.
    • At times, will rely on brute force over physical ability.
    • When he has to anchor up against bull-rushers, his balance diminishes.
    • Doesn't have the mass or length that some teams would like in a starting center.


    GM Says:



    Bottom Line:
    Despite having a cat named "Bubbles," Allen is a coach's dream with the leadership, competitiveness and the tenacious mindset to grind out the will of defenders by the end of the fourth quarter. While there are clearly some athletic limitations, Allen is especially adept at minimizing those while accentuating his strengths. There are too many check marks in his favor to expect him to fall short of an NFL career as an eventual starter.


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    Cincinnati's draft to date:
    1.24 - SAM Leonard Floyd, Georgia
    2.55 - WR Braxton Miller, Ohio State
    3.87 - CB Xavien Howard, Baylor
    4.122 - C Jack Allen, Michigan State
    5.161 - DT/DE Darius Latham, Indiana
    6.199 - DE/OLB Roy Robertson-Harris, UTEP
    7.245 - DT/DE Aziz ****tu, Stanford
     
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