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Decided not to make any trades in this version and now with the correct compensatory picks.
1st Rd. 29th pick FS Calvin Pryor (Louisville)
Impact player who should make his presence felt day 1 in the NFL, someone we need on this defense and especially at the safety position.
2nd Rd. 53rd pick TE Jace Amaro (Texas Tech)
Instant starter on offense and has the potential to be a Cameron Jordan type playmaker at TE.
3rd Rd. 85th pick WR Allen Robinson (Penn St)
Robinson played in a pro style offense at Penn St and could step in right away as our #3/#4 receiver.
3rd Rd. 98rd pick OLB Ronald Powell (Florida)
This kid could be a stud, former #1 DE recruit coming out of H.S. Would provide more pass rush and someone to replace Peppers down the road.
4th Rd. 121th pick OT Laurent Duvernay-Tardif (McGill Canada)
Top rated prospect from Canada who is projected to play inside in the pros. Could be a starter down the road and gives us depth across the line.
5th Rd. 161th pick DT Daniel McCullers (Tennessee)
This guy is huge but hes raw, could be our future replacement for Raji.
5th Rd. 176th pick ILB Shayne Skov (Stanford)
This kid was a playmaker before knee injuries slowed him down, could be a steal if he can return to his old form.
6th Rd. 197th pick CB Chris Davis (Auburn)
Gives us depth at CB and could factor as a return man.
7th Rd. 236th pick QB David Fales (San Jose St)
The next Flynn? Maybe better?
1st Rd. 29th pick FS Calvin Pryor (Louisville)
Impact player who should make his presence felt day 1 in the NFL, someone we need on this defense and especially at the safety position.
Strengths Very good instincts. Physical, lights-out hitter (see second defensive snap of UCF game). Very aggressive running the alley and seeks to make his presence felt in the run game. Sacrifices his body. Defensive tempo-setter. Made a spectacular, one-handed INT vs. UCF. Good pre-snap recognition -- makes adjustments. Explosive tackler. Can leverage the field off the hash and cover ground. Good zone recognition. Rangy enough to play center field. Carries a swagger and plays with confidence.
2nd Rd. 53rd pick TE Jace Amaro (Texas Tech)
Instant starter on offense and has the potential to be a Cameron Jordan type playmaker at TE.
Strengths Excellent size with a well-proportioned frame and room for added bulk. Releases cleanly into routes. Moves like an oversized receiver. Good balance. Enough foot speed to stretch the seam. Good hands to extend and catch. Gives effort as a move blocker and can block out defensive backs. Flashes nastiness. Historic one-year production.
3rd Rd. 85th pick WR Allen Robinson (Penn St)
Robinson played in a pro style offense at Penn St and could step in right away as our #3/#4 receiver.
Strengths
Excellent size. Good line release -- defeats press. Sinks his hips, breaks off sharply and creates separation. Works back to the ball. Climbs the ladder -- has elevation and body control to contort and make plays in the air. Turns short throws into chunk plays -- gets upfield quickly and shows shiftiness, vision and run strength. Executed a full route tree in a pro-style offense. Highly productive -- totaled 174-2,445-17 (14.0) in last two seasons. Will be a 21-year-old rookie.
Excellent size. Good line release -- defeats press. Sinks his hips, breaks off sharply and creates separation. Works back to the ball. Climbs the ladder -- has elevation and body control to contort and make plays in the air. Turns short throws into chunk plays -- gets upfield quickly and shows shiftiness, vision and run strength. Executed a full route tree in a pro-style offense. Highly productive -- totaled 174-2,445-17 (14.0) in last two seasons. Will be a 21-year-old rookie.
3rd Rd. 98rd pick OLB Ronald Powell (Florida)
This kid could be a stud, former #1 DE recruit coming out of H.S. Would provide more pass rush and someone to replace Peppers down the road.
Looks the part -- well-proportioned, athletic, muscular build. Natural bender. Terrific agility. Can stunt and loop. Closes fast. Flashes strong hands and power potential. Loose hips to zone drop. Was deployed as a stand-up linebacker and hand-in-the-dirt rush end. Has untapped potential.
4th Rd. 121th pick OT Laurent Duvernay-Tardif (McGill Canada)
Top rated prospect from Canada who is projected to play inside in the pros. Could be a starter down the road and gives us depth across the line.
Strengths Looks the part with outstanding upper-body strength and massive quads. Stout anchor in pass protection. Violent shock in his punch. Plays with a nasty temperament and seeks to bury defenders into the ground. Aggressive run blocker -- runs his feet on contact and plays beyond the whistle. Is physically and mentally tough and will play through pain (fought through a torn left labrum injury as a senior and never took himself out of a game or missed time). Highly intelligent (in medical program) and football smart. Can take concepts from the board to the field.
5th Rd. 161th pick DT Daniel McCullers (Tennessee)
This guy is huge but hes raw, could be our future replacement for Raji.
Strengths Looks every bit the part with a relatively lean build for a 350-pounder -- carries his weight well with some muscle definition and good overall body thickness. Rare size with vines for arms, an enormous wingspan and exceptional mass to occupy space and hold up multiple blockers -- has clear two-gap potential. Can overpower zone blockers with sheer size. Very durable and has not missed any games to injury throughout his career.
5th Rd. 176th pick ILB Shayne Skov (Stanford)
This kid was a playmaker before knee injuries slowed him down, could be a steal if he can return to his old form.
Strengths Outstanding instincts and recognition -- plays much faster than he clocks on a stopwatch. Goes full throttle and plays very hard. Times up the blitz extremely well. Explosive tackler. Alert in coverage. Intense emotional leader. Vocal leader. Has a love for the game and it shows. Ideal special-teams temperament.
6th Rd. 197th pick CB Chris Davis (Auburn)
Gives us depth at CB and could factor as a return man.
Strengths Physical supporting the run -- fills quickly and likes to hit. Tough pound-for-pound. Takes on bigger receivers with aggression and sets a hard edge. Plays off blocks well. Good open-field tackler. Good press strength to re-route receivers at the line. Alert in zones. Has big-play return ability (recorded most memorable play of the 2013 season returning field goal 109 yards for TD vs. Alabama). Can factor as a punt returner with a low center of gravity and good run strength. Emotional, energetic field presence. Respected team leader.
7th Rd. 236th pick QB David Fales (San Jose St)
The next Flynn? Maybe better?
Strengths Well built (works hard in the weight room). Sets up cleanly and with balance. Nice play fake. Compact, three-quarters release with clean, quick arm action. Throws a clean spiral with good short-to-intermediate accuracy. Flashes touch. Confident and competitive. Tough and durable. Sparkling intangibles -- outstanding personal and football character. Leads vocally and by example and is universally respected. Intelligent, passionate, motivated football junkie who takes pride in his craft and puts the time in to improve.
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