And I've read Colin's opinion on him and Colin is the best there is, but I must respectfully disagree. After watching almost every Alabama game this year, I cannot agree that Collins is SOLELY an in-the-box, heat-seeking, downhill S. He is very, very good in coverage. I think he covers like a CB. He's very well-rounded and reminds me of Antrel Rolle in that regard.
And of course, I still love Gerod Holliman.
I haven't seen a lot of Shawn Oakman, but his measurables are mouthwatering. Calais Campbell-esque, who also was somewhat of a disappointment at the U and became an excellent player in Arizona. Same with Carlos Dunlap and Michael Johnson.
I was thinking of Kendricks in the 2nd, similar to Lavonte David who I also think dropped because teams looked at his height/weight before talent. Navorro Bowman is another that comes to mind. In the first I'd be happy with Tyrus Thompson or Clemmings who I think will have rising stock in the coming months. Kikaha in the third. It's early but:
young, homegrown offensive linemen. I agree as was mentioned re: Pugh and Richburg. We need 1 more first year starter. GS and Beatty are the vets, 1 more quality FA OL, and Walton can back-up.
A lovely parting gift for JJerry,Brewer and other OL deadwood.
The pick could/should likely be Beatty's replacement after '15.
GS is 33 so they need to prepare for that departure as well.
If they were to , though unlikely, go all in on top OL and DL/LB or whatever other need, they could dump off the 3-5 rds and move up in rd 2 or late rd 1. We need, and will need too many players for a 7 man draft to help anyway, and unless there is a very quick decision to dump JR post season, lets get the top early best players, since his later round drafting is poor at best.
I love 2 lb's in this draft that wont get any hype. Chi chi ariguzo from northwestern would be a good pick in the 2nd round and Zaire Anderson from Nebraska could be a later pick in 4th-5th.
A RB who can also help bring speed and return kicks would be Raheem Moster from Purdue
And an OL thats a monster and under the radar would be Charles Sweeton from Tennessee-Martin
A lot of RB, interior OL/RT and LB in mid rounds. Not a lot of pass rushers so I might be tempted with someone like Beasley in Round 1. Alternatively Landon Collins. This does assume Cruz is progressing well
I like Peat at RT. I'd leave Schwartz at RT, kick Pugh to LG, Richburg to C, and in that scenario I wonder if Reese would burn a #1 on a RT.
Agree there's no left tackle in this crop, so far.
sj, agreed, Scherff is similar to the other Iowa OL. I like Kendricks, he projects well to the pro's, but Reese isn't going LB in the top 10.
And of course, I still love Gerod Holliman.
I haven't seen a lot of Shawn Oakman, but his measurables are mouthwatering. Calais Campbell-esque, who also was somewhat of a disappointment at the U and became an excellent player in Arizona. Same with Carlos Dunlap and Michael Johnson.
1. Thompson/Clemmings
2. Kendricks
3. Kikaha
and by Saturday I'm throwing a party.
A lovely parting gift for JJerry,Brewer and other OL deadwood.
The pick could/should likely be Beatty's replacement after '15.
GS is 33 so they need to prepare for that departure as well.
If they were to , though unlikely, go all in on top OL and DL/LB or whatever other need, they could dump off the 3-5 rds and move up in rd 2 or late rd 1. We need, and will need too many players for a 7 man draft to help anyway, and unless there is a very quick decision to dump JR post season, lets get the top early best players, since his later round drafting is poor at best.
I love 2 lb's in this draft that wont get any hype. Chi chi ariguzo from northwestern would be a good pick in the 2nd round and Zaire Anderson from Nebraska could be a later pick in 4th-5th.
A RB who can also help bring speed and return kicks would be Raheem Moster from Purdue
And an OL thats a monster and under the radar would be Charles Sweeton from Tennessee-Martin
The best safety in the SEC is probably the Ole Miss kid.
As far as the Miami kids, they are the opposite. Even coaches on Bama's staff have said so to people. they have a higher upside and more room to grow.