New York Giants 4th Round Pick: LB B.J. Goodson

McShay has Goodson ranked at 106 on his top 300 list.

Mel has him ranked at 107.

The Giants picked him at 109.

The trouble with getting excited on the third day is that, no matter how many nice things you read about the player you drafted, historically the odds are against the player developing into a solid starter.

Giants' 4th round picks:

2015 - none
2014 - Andre Williams
2013 - Ryan Nassib
2012 - Adrien Robinson, Brandon Mosley
2011 - James Brewer
2010 - Phillip Dillard
2009 - Andre Brown
2008 - Bryan Kehl
2007 - Zak DeOssie A keeper!

But it's mean to ruin the day for people, and I think that Jerry is due for a big draft and this may be it.

I brought up Jerell Adams in the third round. Mel had him as the number one tight end in the draft at 46, 8 ahead of Hunter Henry. For once I really hope that Mel was right.

I don't mean to shit on the Goodson party here, but I'm not sure this guy is as good as the current BBI hype after watching the Florida State draft breakdown. He looked bad in that game. He seemed slow in general, and was not able to shed any blocks, allowing big runs to Florida State.

I see the smarts and good QBing, but I don't think we got the miracle answer here some are hoping for.

Does he have better tape in a different game?
Goodson v Florida State 2015 - ( New Window )

because most of the plays were away from him. He made at least one good tackle and may have missed one.

The two times he lined up right over the line of scrimmage he got penetration and busted up one of the plays.

Not enough to judge.

...really looking forward to him stinging some people. He brings the pain.

I'm a little curious as to why you think he's best as a WILL. His attributes scream MIKE: Takes on blockers well, thumper,quick but not fast, studies the game relentlessly. As a WILL, you have to have speed to chase down plays, run with TEs and RBs.

Also the comparisons to Pierce are great and all, but Pierce was never a 7 second 3 cone. Lol

on almost any player they drafted were solid. May have had a real nice little draft this year. No superstars but solid players. That's great.

In comment 12937373 Eric from BBI said:

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New York Giants ‏@Giants 55s56 seconds ago "B.J. Goodson can play any of the linebacker positions." - Jerry Reese

Based on what he now at that position, Goodson may have to play all three

at once...

I wasn't sure Goodson would make it to the 4th, because this guy can play. A real thumper.

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Collins down low would be nice.