Other than reports that the Giants met with him, why do I have a gut feeling this is a guy high on the Giants board? Well, maybe because he's probably high on most teams' boards. But do the Giants really need another strong safety? Particularly since it might well take a #1 to grab him? Seems crazy, but I've got a nagging suspicion. Might they be thinking of playing him as a LB?
He's a huge DB and an athletic freak. And Obi sounds kinda like Osi, so you never know. ;-)
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I don't think of Melifonwu as a strong safety, I think of him as a "Back Seven" guy because he could probably play any one of those seven positions. That being said, the Marcuses (Williams and Maye) can fill a similar role and they can be had on Day Two. Josh Jones and Desmond King are two more in that vein and then there is Rasul Douglas and Jourdan Lewis.
The DB's are like buses this year! If you miss one, there'll be another one coming around the corner in just a bit.
Another thing to watch out for is that, if the Giants don't take him, they will have to face him for the next 5 years because the talk in Dallas is pairing him up with Byron Jones.
Curious how short, and if certain players fall off the list do they simply go with best player available?
Tyus Bowser.
Jordan Willis.
Chris Wormley.
The Cowboys are so annoying.
this would be a good meme if I had any photoshop skills.
Read these 2 scouting reports:
http://walterfootball.com/scoutingreport2017omelifonwu.php
https://www.profootballfocus.com/draft-pff-scouting-report-obi-melifonwu-s-connecticut/
my gut says pass.
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As a player, I like Baker more. He can play slot corner and and any S spot. Doesnt' have the size but plays hard and fast. Anybody getting a Bob Sanders comp is a player to watch.
Have you read anything about him, or are you just going by people talking about his athletic ability?