Just like Day 1 of the combine, there are alot of players looking to gain separation on their draft status. It will also be followed very closely as it can very well be in play with the 9th pick.
Unfortunately,
Shane Ray won't be participating due to injury. However his teammate,
Markus Golden can help himself with a strong showing. Another pair of SEC teammates will be looking for a strong day as well. Kentucky's
Alvin 'Bud' Dupree (who actually will be performing with the LBs) I think will light it up today, although I'm not sold on him as the 9th pick. His teammate
Za'Darius Smith had a very good Shrine Week and can capitalize with a good day. Speaking of strong All Star weeks,
Carl Davis from Iowa was one of the best players at the Senior Bowl regardless of position. However some choice words at interviews raise questions about work ethic. Depending on his interviews this week as well as his workout today can go a long way to solidifying a first rd grade. There are several names in play including
Danny Shelton with his massive size,
Dante Fowler who arguably has the top motor and
Randy Fregory, who has a high ceiling but a low floor. But overall this is a talented bunch performing today. New names will emerge. There are many candidates but two that I'll be looking for are LSU's
Danielle Hunter and Clemson's
Grady Jarret. I think they're both a bit under the radar who could have very good days today.
At LB, my top two are
Eric Kendricks and Clemson's
Stephone Anthony. I think they will have good days. This year's Chris Borland will be
Denzel Perryman. He's short,squatty, bulky and I don't think he'll time well but so what? He's a football player. I'm not a fan of
Benardrick McKinney at ILB, especially at 9 but he's a bit of a freakish athlete too. Depending on how he performs though I'd wonder if some teams start considering him at OLB which I think he'd be a better player at the pro level.
Paul Dawson of TCU will time well but REALLY needed to nail his interviews if he wants a chance to be a high pick. Red Flags.
Shaq Thompson will only be performing as a LB so he'll need to nail it. Two underrated players that I'd like to see in blue that are underrated are
Ben Heeney and
Martrell Spaight.
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At LB McKinney could have an Urlacher type day. If he pulls it off he'll vault up draft boards.
Vic Beasley surprised me with his weight and reps on the bench. I wonder how the extra weight will affect his timed drills.
Big Rick, he was late to meetings several times. He's missed weight room sessions. There's word he doesn't put in the film room work. He was suspended for Adderall. One of his own coaches said anonymously he's more of a role player than All American and Patterson has called him a knucklehead.
I agree Jon. I see Dion Jordan
His teammate had a better 10 at 282
5.05
5.05
The 1.75 10 I look at more because DT rarely run 40 yards straight
4.77 but the 1.59 10 yd split is a very good time. Most Rbs and Wrs didn't time that well yesterday. Sleeper.
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in Randy Gregory. I saw him get manhandled all day when they played Wisconsin.
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u gotta b careful w/this stuff.....everybody gets handled. every dog has their day. could have been lots of reasons for it but u cant make snap judgements
I agree Jon. I see Dion Jordan
u gotta b careful w/this stuff.....everybody gets handled. every dog has their day. could have been lots of reasons for it but u cant make snap judgements
4.94
4.61
4.90
4.64
4.61
He is making himself some money this weekend. Came in a little light but measured long, great 40. Interested to see what Dupree and Harold do.
4.61
agreed w/others, buzz the malcom brown could climb way up a la fletcher cox. he is an outstanding fit in Spagnuolo's scheme that is for damn sure. inside penetrator
Fowler in the high 260's would have sold himself as an elite 4-3 end. He may still do that, but if Bud Dupree runs well (albeit with the LBs) he could eclipse him.
4.64
6''4 and weighed in at only 235lbs???????
Williams
Shelton
Fowler
Cooper
White
In no particular order.
This lime green the DL is wearing… Not the best look. #NFLCombine
agreed.
Problem is who is someone going to trade up to pick?
I'd take Fowler or White or trade down. But you have to find a partner, which is going to be hard in this draft. The question is whether the Giants would trade down if White or Cooper are still available. Somebody might move up a little for one of them, but I think both will be gone.
He certainly has a thick lower body, so you're probably right that in light of where he has played before teams are likely to think he can put on weight without losing much in the way of speed and quickness.