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ORIGINAL: Tom Sykes
I'm disappointed we couldn't convert our draft capital into another second or third rounder ... but NOT missing out on DT Gallimore or someother 2nd day prospect is not going to make or break our draft.
After looking at espn's best available ... there is still a big grab bag of intriguing players.
My favorites for day 3:
S/CB L'Jarius Sneed, Louisiana Tech (6-1 / 192) – Good size and length, ran a 4.37 40, jumped 41” and broad jumped 131” at the combine. Not a physical tackler but off the charts athleticism and quality ball skills could see him move back to CB in nfl.
S Josh Metellus, Michigan (5-10 / 209) – Metellus is a well-built safety with longer arms, big hands and average top-end speed. He masks OK burst and fluidity with physicality, instincts and length in coverage. Metellus has very good ball skills. He's a willing run defender and sure tackler.
DT Rashard Lawrence, LSU (6-2 / 308) – 3 time team captain has low center of gravity but tracks the ball well, flashes abilty to make plays in backfield; very good top end speed, upper body strength and powerful hands needs; to develop counter moves.
DE James Lynch, Baylor (6-4 / 289) – Good at setting the edge but a better pass rusher from the inside. marginal speed but ultra feisty and productive.
OG Ben Bartch, St. John's (MN) (6-6 / 309) – TE moved to LT; only played 2 seasons so developing technique but very athletic and an overpowering run blocker on tape; impressed at the Senior Bowl. Some people think he projects to G in NFL.
OG Saahdiq Charles, LSU (6-4 / 321) – Charles is strong run-blocker who moves well climbing to the second level. He's a developmental prospect who is physically gifted but has shorter arms for a tackle and has a lot of work to do with his overall technique. Charles primarily lined up at left tackle, but he also started games at right tackle and guard.
OG Jon Runyan, Michigan (6-4 / 306) – Runyan started at left tackle the past two seasons, but he has also played right tackle and right guard. He has below-average length for a tackle and projects best at guard. He tested well in areas that correlate with success for interior offensive linemen at the combine. His 40 time, short shuttle and broad jump results were all above-average for a guard.
OG John Simpson, Clemson (6-4 / 321) – Tough big guard with long arms and slightly above-average movement. He has the quickness, length and wide frame to compete but struggles to mirror in pass pro. He's an average positional blocker who takes sound angles in the run game.
WR Tyler Johnson, Minnesota (6-1 206) – Refined route runner who knows how to separate. He turns into a running back after the catch. He doesn't have great speed. He has smaller hands and there are a lot of drops on tape, but he's still been one of the most productive receivers in college football the past two seasons.
WR/KR/ST Joe Reed Virginia (6-1 / 224) – Lines up everywhere including the backfield. Route running needs improvement but explosive player – one of the most dangerous KR in college. Reed also finished with 17 Tackles in college – very good covering kicks.
TE Mitchell Wilcox, South Florida (6-4 / 247) – Less-than-ideal length and timed speed but he’s good at finding holes in zones and very tough over the middle. Real edgy guy that fires up team. If he can bulk up and get stronger, could replace Morgan (slightly less of a blocker, slightly better pass catcher).[/color]
TE Colby Parkinson, Stanford (6-7 / 252) – Big target, makes catches over the middle, fast enough to make plays down the seam; competitive blocker.
SIZE OR SPEED OR ATHLETICISM GUYS (I.E., PURE DEVELOPMENTAL)
DE Tipa Galeai, Utah State (6-5 / 235) – Lean edge defender with good length and explosive get-off, bend and closing speed to develop into a disruptive edge rusher. He flashes the ability to stack blockers but gives ground and is a better pass-rusher than run defender. Needs to fill out and get stronger.
DE Alton Robinson, Syracuse (6-3 / 264) – above-average initial quickness, and he ran the third-fastest 40 out of all the defensive linemen at the combine. Disruptive run defender who has the ability to slip blocks and closes well chasing from the backside. Room for improvement when it comes to getting off blocks.
OT Alex Taylor, South Carolina State (6-8 / 308) – Taylor is a tall and lean offensive tackle with excellent upside. He has outstanding arm length and borderline outstanding initial quickness. He can be dominant on tape but is not a finished product.
WR Quez Watkins, Southern Mississippi (6-0 / 185) – Watkins ran the third-fastest 40 at the combine, and his playing speed matches his timed speed. Also returns kicks. Hands are inconsistent and needs to get better at winning 50-50 balls.
WR Collin Johnson, Texas(6-6 / 222) Great big target with average speed and natural hands / body control; not an explosive route runner
TE Albert Okwuegbunam, Missouri (6-6 / 258) great size and athleticism but hasn’t produced squat.
TE Stephen Sullivan, LSU (6-5 / 248) – Production and tape never matched talent at LSU but Sullivan has an exceptional combination of size, length and speed. He had the longest arms and tied for the second-fastest 40-yard dash time of all the tight ends at the combine.
Good list, but Missing Weaver, Biadasz, and K'von Wallace.
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