official day 3 of the draft thread

[wist43]

As a follower of MI, I really liked Ryan in 2012, before he got hurt.

When I first looked at him... I think I was looking at pre-injury tape. I was okay with him... not thrilled, but okay.

Since then I've looked at more tape. Post-injury?? Wow, what a different player... always on the ground, can't get thru the trash, and never athletic to begin with... the tape I looked at, he looked like he belonged in a wheelchair.

Best case scenario is that he can be a run-down LB - on those rare occasions we commit to playing the run.

[Maxie the Taxi]

WHO AM I ??

Had dominant senior season with 19.5 sacks. Selected first-team FCS All-American and Missouri Valley Defensive Player of the Year. Won Buck Buchanon Award (FCS' top defensive player) and selected first-team All-Missouri Valley. In 2013, selected second-team All-Missouri Valley. In 2012, selected honorable mention All-Missouri Valley. Played in 15 games with eight starts as a freshman in 2011. Two-time All-State selection in high school. Rushed for 1,318 yards and had 84 tackles as a senior.


Analysis

Strengths Logged 16.5 tackles for loss and 10 sacks in eight games against top 25 opponents. Fires out with forward lean and low pad level. Good hips with low center of gravity. Has ability to bend edge and turn corner abruptly. Plays with strength and isn't easily redirected when he gets to shoulder of tackle. Has quick feet. Frenetic, moving target who is hard to sustain against. Has a linebacker's agility and ability to avoid traffic at his feet. Pursues runners with outstanding angles and never believes he is out of a play. Can set the edge against run and accelerates into ball carriers with a thud.

Weaknesses Played against inferior offensive linemen and often rocked tackles off-balance too easily. Has an average burst to the edge. Struggles to find his way back into rush when he is quick-set. Plays with shorter limbs than scouts like and might be a 3-4 OLB only. Too reliant on "run-and-bend" pass rushing -- needs to increase repertoire. Could become engulfed by NFL linemen if he plays too far inside. Rarely breaks off pass rush at high point to come underneath the tackle.

Kyle Emanuel

[gbgary]

Jesse Jane still available?

she would actually be more useful to the Packers than this guy. lol

[mraynrand]

When I first looked at him... I think I was looking at pre-injury tape. I was okay with him... not thrilled, but okay.

Since then I've looked at more tape. Post-injury?? Wow, what a different player... always on the ground, can't get thru the trash, and never athletic to begin with... the tape I looked at, he looked like he belonged in a wheelchair.

Best case scenario is that he can be a run-down LB - on those rare occasions we commit to playing the run.

His athleticism seems OK. But watching him sometimes I got the feeling he was trying to be the entire defense all by himself. He was trying to cover multiple breakdowns and holes. Looked frustrated. Guy hung in there, I'll givem that. I don't know if he'll stick. PS is my guess this year.

[Maxie the Taxi]

Emanuel just got picked by San Diego

[mraynrand]

she would actually be more useful to the Packers than this guy. lol

He looks old. I'd take Sandy first. She at least can coach the O-line.

[Bretsky]

Kyle Emanuel

CHARGERS JUST GOT HIM

LOVE THE CHARGERS DRAFT

[HarveyWallbangers]

Kyle Emanuel

His skills might not translate to the NFL. He won't be nearly as good at rushing the Packers, but the play at 2:55 is what intrigues me. Pretty good hustle for a college DE. Plus, the fact that some have projected him at ILB.

http://www.patriots.com/video/2015/01/01/2015-draft-prospects-kyle-emanuel-lb-north-dakota-state

[HarveyWallbangers]

CHARGERS JUST GOT HIM

LOVE THE CHARGERS DRAFT

Dang it. Ryan was a good consolation. Now, the only way I can win the draft prediction contest is if the Pack takes Crockett in the 7th.

[smuggler]

Steelers took Jesse James

[Maxie the Taxi]

Tampa got Kenny Bell

[Guiness]

Florio pointed out unless he gets drafted this year and sits out he not eligible for the draft next year. He’s simply an under after free agent going forward.

So he wants to get picked it seems.

I knew they said he wouldn't sign if drafted late, but didn't know this part.

I think this isn't over yet, assuming he gets cleared I smell a lawsuit coming. The way it stands now, they wouldn't let him withdraw from the draft, won't let him into the supplementary and would not let him enter the draft next year. Sure, he can sign as an undrafted FA, but they've taken a pile of options away from him and I can see a judge being sympathetic to that.

[Patler]

Hundley was McGinn's #4 rated QB, and McGinn quoted a scouted saying he needs work but will be a starter some day.

Good pick for the 5th round.

[Guiness]

Just saw this article, school bought the guy a $3m insurance policy to protect him against injury - and he's undrafted so far. I wonder if he'll collect?

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/05/02/ifo-ekpre-olomu-triggers-draft-insurance-policy-by-going-unpicked-on-first-two-days/

[3irty1]

Jake Ryan is a good solve for us.