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  1. #201
    Saints:

    4. MICHAEL THOMAS | Ohio State 6026|217 lbs|4JR Los Angeles, Calif. (Woodland Hills Taft) 8/16/1994 (age 21) #3
    YEAR (GP/GS) REC YDS AVG TD GRADE 1st-2nd Round 2011: Fork Union Military Academy MEASUREABLES Arm: 32 1/8 | Hand: 10 1/2 | Wingspan: 78 1/4 2012: (11/0) 3 22 7.3 0 COMBINE 40-YD: 4.57 | 10-YD: 1.55 | 20-YD: 2.63 | BP: 18 | VJ: 35 | BJ: 10’06” | SS: 4.13 | 3C: 6.80 2013: Redshirted PRO DAY 40-YD: 4.57 | 10-YD: 1.63 | 20-YD: 2.63 | VJ: 33 2014: (15/14) 54 799 14.8 9 2015: (13/13) 56 781 13.9 9 Total: (39/27) 113 1,602 14.2 18

    BACKGROUND: A three-star wide receiver recruit out of high school, Thomas wasn’t highly recruited and passed on offers from Oregon State, Syracuse and Oklahoma State to attend Fork Union Military Academy in 2011 (roommate of Cardale Jones there). After a season at the prep ranks, he was considered a four-star recruit and narrowed his college choice to Ohio State, Notre Dame and Oklahoma State, choosing the Buckeyes. Thomas saw limited action as a true freshman in 2012, recording three catches for 22 yards. Struggling with consistency and academics, the coaches decided to redshirt him in 2013. Thomas returned in 2014 as a sophomore (14 starts) and led the National Champs with 54 receptions for 799 yards and nine touchdowns. He produced similar numbers in 2015 as a redshirt junior with a teambest 56 catches for 781 yards and nine scores, earning Third Team All-Big Ten honors. Thomas decided to skip his senior season and enter the 2016 NFL Draft.

    STRENGTHS: Well-built frame with ideal height and muscle definition for the position – has worked hard to develop his strength…natural hands to attack the ball away from his body, showing usually terrific hand-eye coordination…reliable in 50-50 situations, using his body strength and powerful hands to establish body position and out-physical defensive backs…strategic route-runner and very deliberate in his patterns, using his footwork to get defenders leaning and commit their hips…athletic toe-tapper along the sidelines…strong strides to accelerate and pick up speed as he goes…determined leaper to highpoint…NFL bloodlines – uncle (Keyshawn Johnson) is a former No. 1 overall pick and 11-year NFL veteran…reliable production the past two seasons despite limited opportunities.


    WEAKNESSES: Lacks above average start/stop athleticism to easily create outside of the route…cornerbacks can match his burst and vertical speed, limiting his ability to consistently separate…mechanical at times in his movements, lacking ideal lower body fluidity…strong hands, but will have some focus drops, thinking too much about his surroundings…good pop as a blocker, but doesn’t consistently sustain…wasn’t asked to run a diverse route tree in Ohio State’s offense…had trouble picking up the offense early in his career…not a proven deep threat…consistent production, but wasn’t asked to be a workhorse receiver (only two career 100-yard receiving games).

    SUMMARY: A two-year starter in Ohio State’s spread attack, Thomas is a late bloomer, not starting full-time in high school until his senior season (caught 21 touchdowns from former Arizona State quarterback Mike Bercovici at Woodland Hills Taft). He spent a year at prep school after high school and two more seasons learning the Buckeyes’ offense before emerging as the best Ohio State wide receiver in 2014, leading the team in catches the last two seasons. Thomas isn’t the fastest or most explosive, but he is a good-sized athlete and detailed route runner with little wasted movements to create spacing at the stem. Although he will need time to adapt to a NFL playbook, he projects as a No. 2 wide receiver at the next level due to his savvy footwork, body control and ballskills to be a reliable possession target – top-50 prospect and NFL starter by year two.

  2. #202
    Quote Originally Posted by wist43 View Post
    My guess?? Spriggs
    him

  3. #203
    Quote Originally Posted by pittstang5 View Post
    holy Crap!!! WHo?

    Billings, Spriggs, Reed?
    Jones?
    Bud Adams told me the franchise he admired the most was the Kansas City Chiefs. Then he asked for more hookers and blow.

  4. #204
    only gave up the 4th and a 7th, great value

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    WOW !

    Ted moved up..who is it !??
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    Gotta be a DT
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    FREEEEEEE

    he did what??????

  8. #208
    Rob Demovsky ‏@RobDemovsky 23s24 seconds ago
    The Packers have given up No. 57 and No. 125 (and possibly another pick) to move up in round two.

  9. #209
    yup

    bye bye bahk

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    NFL Draft Diamonds ‏@DraftDiamonds 9s10 seconds ago
    Jason Spriggs to Packers

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    Spriggs. Intriguing
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  12. #212
    LOVE IT!!

    Wist is gonna hate it.

  13. #213
    Quote Originally Posted by Rastak View Post
    Rob Demovsky ‏@RobDemovsky 23s24 seconds ago
    The Packers have given up No. 57 and No. 125 (and possibly another pick) to move up in round two.
    Does this seem like a lot to move up 8 spots in the 2nd round?

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    Me likey.

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    Another Senior Bowl standout for Ted.
    Bud Adams told me the franchise he admired the most was the Kansas City Chiefs. Then he asked for more hookers and blow.

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    Love that choice. Spriggs!
    One time Lombardi was disgusted with the team in practice and told them they were going to have to start with the basics. He held up a ball and said: "This is a football." McGee immediately called out, "Stop, coach, you're going too fast," and that gave everyone a laugh.
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    5. JASON SPRIGGS | Indiana 6055|301 lbs|4SR Elkhart, Ind. (Concord) 5/17/1994 (age 21) #78
    YEAR (GP/GS) GRADE 2nd Round 2012: (12/12) 12 LT MEASUREABLES Arm: 34 | Hand: 10 1/8 | Wingspan: 81 3/8 2013: (12/12) 12 LT COMBINE 40-YD: 4.94 | 10-YD: 1.76 | 20-YD: 2.90 | BP: 31 | VJ: 31.5 | BJ: 09’07” | SS: 4.44 | 3C: 7.70 2014: (11/10) 10 LT PRO DAY VJ: 35 | 3C: 7.37 2015: (13/13) 13 LT Total: (48/47) 47 LT

    BACKGROUND: A three-star tight end recruit out of high school, Spriggs received mostly MAC attention, but Indiana saw a future offensive lineman and offered him a scholarship. He earned the starting left tackle job as a true freshman in 2012, starting all 12 games and earning All-Big Ten Honorable Mention honors. Spriggs again started all 12 games as a sophomore in 2013, but missed a pair of games due to injury as a junior, starting 10 games at left tackle in 2014. He started all 13 games at left tackle as a senior in 2015, earning Second Team All-Big Ten and Third Team All-America honors. Spriggs accepted his invitation to the 2016 Senior Bowl.

    STRENGTHS: Athletic frame and adequate arm length, extending well to meet rushers and come to balance at the point of attack…quickly sets up shop and gets into position…comfortable on his feet and stays balanced in space, showing good knee bend and overall flexibility…measured footwork and controlled movements to mirror in pass protection…understands body angles to wall off run lanes…intelligent with strong understanding of his responsibilities…quick eyes and prefers to use his hands to jolt and steer bodies in the run game…room to get stronger and continue to add bulk…has the desired competitive temperament for a lineman, fighting through the whistle…team captain with a blue collar mentality and goal-oriented mind-set…four-year starter at left tackle (47 career starts).

    WEAKNESSES: Questionable core strength and needs to continue and add thickness to his frame…base power and technique require refinement…needs to keep a consistent center of gravity, popping upright and losing his anchor…inconsistent punch placement and needs to do a better job controlling the point of attack once engaged…inconsistent bender, causing him to struggle with counters and moving targets…needs to better drive through his hips as a run blocker, struggling to consistently unleash his power to finish…will lower his eye level and whiff on cut block attempts…had to be taken off the field on a stretcher due to a neck injury, missing two games (Oct. 2014).

    SUMMARY: A four-year starter at left tackle in the Hoosiers’ up-tempo offense, Spriggs was recruited as a tight end and lineman, but stayed at offensive tackle once he arrived in Bloomington and blossomed into a NFL prospect (Indiana head coach Kevin Wilson on Spriggs: “His skill-set is as talented as any lineman I’ve coached.”). He weighed only 265 pounds as a senior in high school and has done a great job filling out his frame, but not all the way there yet – needs to get stronger and continue to develop his core strength. It’s tough to find negative plays on his film in pass protection due to his body control and awareness for the position, showing a strong understanding of his responsibilities to get the job done. Although he’s likely not ready to start in the NFL as a rookie, Spriggs has the overall ability and talent to develop into a swing tackle – second round prospect who might be drafted in the top-25 due to his athletic potential.

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    draft diamonds back from church PB

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    Quote Originally Posted by woodbuck27 View Post
    WOW !

    Ted moved up..who is it !??
    Packers (From Colts) OT Jason Spriggs, .... 6'6" 301 Indiana 5.8

    Good for TT !
    ** Since 2006 3 X Pro Pickem' Champion; 4 X Runner-Up and 3 X 3rd place.
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  20. #220
    Quote Originally Posted by Teamcheez1 View Post
    Does this seem like a lot to move up 8 spots in the 2nd round?
    no, exact opposite

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