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04-23-2018, 09:21 PM
We have a trade! The Packers trade the 14th overall pick to the Dallas Cowboys for the Cowboys 1st round pick (#19) and their 3rd round pick (#81)
(19) Harold Landry - Edge - Boston College
Pos:
Explosive pass rusher with potential in a variety of schemes. Rarely off his feet and plays with balance and body control. Fires off the snap and displays a tremendous first step. Quickly changes direction and alters his angle of attack without losing momentum. Plays with proper pad level, effectively uses his hands to protect himself and keeps his feet moving. Focused on by opponents but causes disruption. Fast laterally and in pursuit, easily bends off the edge and shows great speed up the field.
Neg:
Easily blocked from the action and sealed from plays. Controlled by opposing running backs on occasion. Not a strong open-field tackler.
Analysis:
Landry was a disruptive force at Boston College for much of the past two seasons and altered the momentum of games with his ability to force the action. He needs to improve his playing strength and add bulk if possible but offers possibilities as a one-gap defensive end or outside linebacker in a 3-4 alignment.
We have a trade! The Packers trade their 2nd round pick (#45) and the 4th round pick they received in a trade with Cleveland (#101) for Cleveland's second 2nd round pick (#35)
(35) Isaiah Oliver - CB - Colorado
Pos:
Nice-sized cover corner with a developing game. Physical, competes to break up throws and beats down receivers to defend the pass. Engages wideouts at the line of scrimmage, mixes it up throughout the route and works to get his head back around to track the pass. Displays a burst of closing and recovery speed, defeats blocks and works to get up the field to make plays against screen passes and running plays.
Neg:
Slow out of his transition. Not a smooth or fluid cornerback. Does not show great deep speed. Slow to find the pass downfield. Must improve his backpedal.
Analysis:
Oliver possesses elite computer numbers and comes with tremendous upside but will need a good amount of time and proper coaching before he’ll be ready to start at the next level.
(76)James Washington - WR - Oklahoma St.
Pos:
Explosive vertical receiver with a nose for the end zone. Quickly releases off the line of scrimmage, runs crisp pass routes and separates from defenders. Always comes back to the ball to make himself an available target, extends his hands and snatches the ball from the air. Displays quick, strong hands, makes difficult over-the-shoulder receptions downfield and keeps his concentration. Effective on crossing patterns, makes receptions at full speed without breaking stride and easily tracks the pass in the air.
Neg:
Does not display a true second gear. Benefited from the wide-open system at Oklahoma State. Lacks classic size and may struggle with jams at the next level. Runs a limited route tree and must polish his route running.
Analysis:
Washington was a productive college receiver who went on to show a lot of skill and ability during Senior Bowl practices. He offers solid size and speed and should develop into a productive pro receiver once he learns the NFL game.
(81) Anthony Everett - CB - Alabama
Pos:
Explosive and athletic cornerback with a developing game. Fluid flipping his hips off the line, easily runs downfield with receivers and plays to his timed speed. Quickly closes to the action, shows a burst to the ball out of his plant and has tremendous closing speed. Plays with excellent awareness, easily stays with receivers out of breaks and shows good route recognition. Tracks the ball in the air and gets his head back around to make plays on the pass. Battles hard throughout the action and competes to break up throws. Fires up the field to defend running plays and screen passes. Squares into ball carriers and gives effort tackling.
Neg:
Really struggles against larger opponents. Loses out in battles. Easily boxed from the action. Marginal ball production.
Analysis:
Averett has shown continued progress and possesses the physical skills and football ability to line up in nickel packages in a variety of defensive schemes.
(133) Wyatt Teller - G - Virginia Tech
Pos:
Strong, slug-it-out offensive guard coming off a terrific season. Blocks with proper lean, gets leverage on opponents and works hard through the whistle. Explosive at the point, fires off the snap and plays with a nasty attitude. Strong, works his hands throughout the action and stays square. Displays outstanding blocking vision and instincts and works well with linemates.
Neg:
Average skill blocking in motion and out to the second level. Occasionally gets narrow in his set. Marginally effective sliding in space.
Analysis:
Teller was productive and durable at the college level and gets the most from his ability while making few mental errors. He lacks great upside and has limited potential for a zone-blocking system, but if used properly, he could start at the next level.
(138) Hercules Mata'afa - OLB - Washington St.
Pos:
Explosive pass rusher who consistently disrupts the action. Resilient, displays tremendous quickness and explosion and leads by example. Quickly gets back to balance off the initial block, plays hard and gives tremendous effort. Slices through blocks to get behind the line of scrimmage, easily changes direction and alters his angle of attack without losing momentum. Forces the quarterback to move in the pocket with his ability to get pressure, displays speed in every direction of the field and shows a closing burst. Rarely off his feet, easily bends off the edge and plays with body control.
Neg:
Played out of position last season at defensive tackle. Slowed by the initial hit, handled at the point by blocks and taken from the action by tight ends. Primarily used up the field.
Analysis:
Mata'afa is a disruptive pass rusher with possibilities as a one-gap defensive end or 3-4 outside linebacker. Though he needs to polish his game and learn to do the little things, Mata'afa could offer immediate impact as a pass-rush specialist.
(172) Durham Smythe - TE - Notre Dame
(174) Jack Cichy - ILB - Wisconsin
Pos:
Once-highly rated linebacker prospect who missed all of last season with a knee injury. Explosive, possesses next-level size and speed and sells out to make plays. Quick laterally, displays good change of direction and shows ability in pursuit. Easily runs with tight ends and running backs in coverage. Forceful on the blitz.
Neg:
Struggles taking on and shedding blocks. Does not time well in the 40, although he plays faster. Coming off a serious knee injury.
Analysis:
Scouts graded Cichy as a potential second-day pick entering the season, though that has changed since the knee injury he suffered last August. Cichy has the size and skill to develop into a starter on the inside of a 3-4 alignment if he regains his health.
(186) Byron Pringle - WR - Kansas St.
Pos:
Athletic receiver with an inconsistent game. Very smooth and plays with balance and body control. Quickly gets into routes, comes back to the ball out of breaks and nicely adjusts to errant throws. Separates from defenders and effectively extends his hands to make receptions away from his frame. Competes for contested grabs and plays bigger than his listed size.
Neg:
Often lets the ball get inside him and does not consistently come away with difficult receptions. Doesn’t get a quick release off the line of scrimmage and has built-up speed.
Analysis:
Pringle offers solid size and speed for the next level but needs to polish his pass-catching skills. He comes with return ability and could make a roster as a fourth wideout.
(207) Azeem Victor - ILB - Washington
Pos:
One-time highly rated linebacker who struggled with a multitude of issues over the past year and a half. Constantly around the action, plays smart, tough football and makes positive plays at the top of his game. Explosive, athletic and has a quick closing burst. Effectively reads and anticipates the action, takes proper angles and moves well laterally. Redirects to the ball carrier and is a sure-handed tackler who wraps up at the point of attack. Fast up the field, sells out on the blitz and disrupts the action.
Neg:
Suffered a devastating leg injury late in his junior season in 2016. Suspended after a DUI charge as a senior and started just five games in 2017. Looked slow and unresponsive and lacked quickness last year.
Analysis:
Entering the 2017 campaign, Victor was graded as a possible first-round pick throughout the scouting community despite his devastating leg injury from the prior year. He came into the season overweight and undisciplined and looked unmotivated, and he moves towards the draft as a late-round pick as a result. Victor has shown he can play at the next level in the past but must get his game, and his life, back on track.
(19) Harold Landry - Edge - Boston College
Pos:
Explosive pass rusher with potential in a variety of schemes. Rarely off his feet and plays with balance and body control. Fires off the snap and displays a tremendous first step. Quickly changes direction and alters his angle of attack without losing momentum. Plays with proper pad level, effectively uses his hands to protect himself and keeps his feet moving. Focused on by opponents but causes disruption. Fast laterally and in pursuit, easily bends off the edge and shows great speed up the field.
Neg:
Easily blocked from the action and sealed from plays. Controlled by opposing running backs on occasion. Not a strong open-field tackler.
Analysis:
Landry was a disruptive force at Boston College for much of the past two seasons and altered the momentum of games with his ability to force the action. He needs to improve his playing strength and add bulk if possible but offers possibilities as a one-gap defensive end or outside linebacker in a 3-4 alignment.
We have a trade! The Packers trade their 2nd round pick (#45) and the 4th round pick they received in a trade with Cleveland (#101) for Cleveland's second 2nd round pick (#35)
(35) Isaiah Oliver - CB - Colorado
Pos:
Nice-sized cover corner with a developing game. Physical, competes to break up throws and beats down receivers to defend the pass. Engages wideouts at the line of scrimmage, mixes it up throughout the route and works to get his head back around to track the pass. Displays a burst of closing and recovery speed, defeats blocks and works to get up the field to make plays against screen passes and running plays.
Neg:
Slow out of his transition. Not a smooth or fluid cornerback. Does not show great deep speed. Slow to find the pass downfield. Must improve his backpedal.
Analysis:
Oliver possesses elite computer numbers and comes with tremendous upside but will need a good amount of time and proper coaching before he’ll be ready to start at the next level.
(76)James Washington - WR - Oklahoma St.
Pos:
Explosive vertical receiver with a nose for the end zone. Quickly releases off the line of scrimmage, runs crisp pass routes and separates from defenders. Always comes back to the ball to make himself an available target, extends his hands and snatches the ball from the air. Displays quick, strong hands, makes difficult over-the-shoulder receptions downfield and keeps his concentration. Effective on crossing patterns, makes receptions at full speed without breaking stride and easily tracks the pass in the air.
Neg:
Does not display a true second gear. Benefited from the wide-open system at Oklahoma State. Lacks classic size and may struggle with jams at the next level. Runs a limited route tree and must polish his route running.
Analysis:
Washington was a productive college receiver who went on to show a lot of skill and ability during Senior Bowl practices. He offers solid size and speed and should develop into a productive pro receiver once he learns the NFL game.
(81) Anthony Everett - CB - Alabama
Pos:
Explosive and athletic cornerback with a developing game. Fluid flipping his hips off the line, easily runs downfield with receivers and plays to his timed speed. Quickly closes to the action, shows a burst to the ball out of his plant and has tremendous closing speed. Plays with excellent awareness, easily stays with receivers out of breaks and shows good route recognition. Tracks the ball in the air and gets his head back around to make plays on the pass. Battles hard throughout the action and competes to break up throws. Fires up the field to defend running plays and screen passes. Squares into ball carriers and gives effort tackling.
Neg:
Really struggles against larger opponents. Loses out in battles. Easily boxed from the action. Marginal ball production.
Analysis:
Averett has shown continued progress and possesses the physical skills and football ability to line up in nickel packages in a variety of defensive schemes.
(133) Wyatt Teller - G - Virginia Tech
Pos:
Strong, slug-it-out offensive guard coming off a terrific season. Blocks with proper lean, gets leverage on opponents and works hard through the whistle. Explosive at the point, fires off the snap and plays with a nasty attitude. Strong, works his hands throughout the action and stays square. Displays outstanding blocking vision and instincts and works well with linemates.
Neg:
Average skill blocking in motion and out to the second level. Occasionally gets narrow in his set. Marginally effective sliding in space.
Analysis:
Teller was productive and durable at the college level and gets the most from his ability while making few mental errors. He lacks great upside and has limited potential for a zone-blocking system, but if used properly, he could start at the next level.
(138) Hercules Mata'afa - OLB - Washington St.
Pos:
Explosive pass rusher who consistently disrupts the action. Resilient, displays tremendous quickness and explosion and leads by example. Quickly gets back to balance off the initial block, plays hard and gives tremendous effort. Slices through blocks to get behind the line of scrimmage, easily changes direction and alters his angle of attack without losing momentum. Forces the quarterback to move in the pocket with his ability to get pressure, displays speed in every direction of the field and shows a closing burst. Rarely off his feet, easily bends off the edge and plays with body control.
Neg:
Played out of position last season at defensive tackle. Slowed by the initial hit, handled at the point by blocks and taken from the action by tight ends. Primarily used up the field.
Analysis:
Mata'afa is a disruptive pass rusher with possibilities as a one-gap defensive end or 3-4 outside linebacker. Though he needs to polish his game and learn to do the little things, Mata'afa could offer immediate impact as a pass-rush specialist.
(172) Durham Smythe - TE - Notre Dame
(174) Jack Cichy - ILB - Wisconsin
Pos:
Once-highly rated linebacker prospect who missed all of last season with a knee injury. Explosive, possesses next-level size and speed and sells out to make plays. Quick laterally, displays good change of direction and shows ability in pursuit. Easily runs with tight ends and running backs in coverage. Forceful on the blitz.
Neg:
Struggles taking on and shedding blocks. Does not time well in the 40, although he plays faster. Coming off a serious knee injury.
Analysis:
Scouts graded Cichy as a potential second-day pick entering the season, though that has changed since the knee injury he suffered last August. Cichy has the size and skill to develop into a starter on the inside of a 3-4 alignment if he regains his health.
(186) Byron Pringle - WR - Kansas St.
Pos:
Athletic receiver with an inconsistent game. Very smooth and plays with balance and body control. Quickly gets into routes, comes back to the ball out of breaks and nicely adjusts to errant throws. Separates from defenders and effectively extends his hands to make receptions away from his frame. Competes for contested grabs and plays bigger than his listed size.
Neg:
Often lets the ball get inside him and does not consistently come away with difficult receptions. Doesn’t get a quick release off the line of scrimmage and has built-up speed.
Analysis:
Pringle offers solid size and speed for the next level but needs to polish his pass-catching skills. He comes with return ability and could make a roster as a fourth wideout.
(207) Azeem Victor - ILB - Washington
Pos:
One-time highly rated linebacker who struggled with a multitude of issues over the past year and a half. Constantly around the action, plays smart, tough football and makes positive plays at the top of his game. Explosive, athletic and has a quick closing burst. Effectively reads and anticipates the action, takes proper angles and moves well laterally. Redirects to the ball carrier and is a sure-handed tackler who wraps up at the point of attack. Fast up the field, sells out on the blitz and disrupts the action.
Neg:
Suffered a devastating leg injury late in his junior season in 2016. Suspended after a DUI charge as a senior and started just five games in 2017. Looked slow and unresponsive and lacked quickness last year.
Analysis:
Entering the 2017 campaign, Victor was graded as a possible first-round pick throughout the scouting community despite his devastating leg injury from the prior year. He came into the season overweight and undisciplined and looked unmotivated, and he moves towards the draft as a late-round pick as a result. Victor has shown he can play at the next level in the past but must get his game, and his life, back on track.