GET HARD!!!! 2016 NFL DRAFT TODAY!!!!

[Cheesehead Craig]

Bears traded up. Who do they want?

They probably think Elliott is still available

[Rastak]

Can't they do this before the draft?

[ThunderDan]

Lot of trading already. Wouldn't be surprised if there were about 3-4 more this round.

There have already been 5. Phi twice, LA, Tenn, Chi.

[red]

make the fucking pick, don't walk off the stage dickhead

[red]

goddell has to bring kids out on the stage with him and women so he doesn't get booed so much

[red]

dudes a bean poll

[Rastak]

7. LEONARD FLOYD | Georgia 6055|244 lbs|3JR Eastman, Ga. (Dodge County) 9/8/1992 (age 23) #84
YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF GRADE 2nd-3rd Round 2012: Hargrave Military Academy MEASUREABLES Arm: 33 1/8 | Hand: 10 1/8 | Wingspan: 80 5/8 2013: (13/8) 55 9.5 6.5 2 (OLB) COMBINE 40-YD: 4.60 | 10-YD: 1.59 | 20-YD: 2.68 | VJ: 39.5 | BJ: 10’07” 2014: (12/11) 55 8.5 6.0 3 (OLB) PRO DAY BP: 35 | SS: 4.32 | 3C: 7.18 2015: (13/13) 74 10.5 4.5 0 (10 OLB, 3 ILB) Total: (38/32) 184 28.5 17.0 5

BACKGROUND: A four-star defensive end recruit out of high school, Floyd was recruited by in-state Georgia very early and committed to the Bulldogs as a junior, sticking to his pledge over offers from Alabama, Florida and others. Due to academic issues, he spent a year at Hargrave Military Academy for the 2012 season before arriving in Athens. Floyd started eight games in 2013 as a freshman, recording 55 tackles, 9.5 tackles for loss and a team-best 6.5 sacks, earning Freshman All-SEC honors. He started 11 games as a sophomore and was voted the team’s defensive MVP with 55 tackles, 8.5 tackles for loss and 6.0 sacks. Floyd had his best season in 2015 as a junior, leading the team in tackles for loss (10.5) and sacks (4.5) to earn Second Team All-SEC honors. He elected to forego his final season of eligibility and enter the 2016 NFL Draft.

STRENGTHS: Tall frame with long arms and room to add weight…above average athleticism with excellent movement skills and long-striding pursuit speed…screams off the edge and looks like a track athlete bending the edge, staying low and flattening his path to the quarterback – very light with a seamless spin move…natural agility to make quick cuts to avoid contact, cross the face of blockers and knife through gaps…very good chase range with the loose hips to stick with receivers in coverage…improved awareness vs. the run to hold contain and string runs to the sideline…active arms to keep blockers busy…versatile starting experience, splitting his snaps inside, outside and at the hybrid “STAR” position in nickel packages – coaches mixed and matched him based on the opponents and situation…doesn’t take plays off and genuinely loves playing the game…leader in the locker room with a low-key personality, but strong passion for the game…productive career with 28.5 tackles for loss and 52 quarterback hurries over 32 starts.

WEAKNESSES: Lean bone structure with twig limbs, thin torso and concerns about how much weight he can add – looks like A.J. Green in his Georgia uniform, which isn’t a positive quality for a pass rusher…below average functional strength, struggling to generate movement at the point of attack or convert speed to power…too easily controlled on the edges and can be eliminated by blockers when he doesn’t effectively use his length…core strength issues, struggling to maintain his balance through contact…needs to develop his hand tactics and pass rush arsenal – better blitzer than rusher right now…long arms to obstruct passing lanes, but lacks the awareness to take advantage in this area (only four passes defended in his career)…football instincts are still in the development phase…older prospect and will be a 24-year old rookie…medical reports are important with his past shoulder issues – required multiple surgeries, missing the bowl game (Dec. 2014) and 2015 spring practice.

SUMMARY: A three-year starter, Floyd lined up predominantly at strongside linebacker in Georgia’s 3-4 base, but also filled in at inside linebacker and as a hybrid “STAR” player, dropping into coverage – has experience in both two and three point stances. A highly intriguing size/length/athleticism prospect, he shows the impressive skills to stab, dip and flatten around the edge, maintaining his balance without losing speed to the pocket, but doesn’t do this consistently. Floyd is deadly in space, but his lack of functional strength and growth potential are glaring concerns – once blockers make contact, he’s usually shut down. Georgia’s coaches rave about his natural ability and selfless versatility, plugging him at different spots in the front-seven to attack match-ups. Similar to Barkevious Mingo when he came out of LSU, Floyd is one of the best athletes in this draft class, but not one of the best football players and he’ll need protected in the NFL, likely as an off-ball linebacker and subpackage rusher – day two prospect, but natural athleticism will likely have him overdrafted in the top-25.

[Joemailman]

http://www.draftinsider.net/reports/.../Leonard-Floyd

Leonard Floyd
School: Georgia
Position: OLB

Positive: Three-year starter awarded all-Conference honors as a junior after posting a career-best 74 tackles, 10.5 tackles for loss as well as adding 4.5 sacks. Freshman totals included a career-best 6.5 sacks as well as 22 quarterback pressures. Disruptive front seven prospect with a versatile game. Fluid, smooth moving in every direction and plays with great balance. Forceful up the field, goes after opponents and shows a closing burst. Easily changes direction, breaks down well and tough to knock off his feet. Effective in pursuit, fast in a straight line as well as laterally and quickly gets outside the numbers to make plays on the ball handler. Terrific pass rusher that can bend off the edge, exploit tackles and creates a lot of havoc behind the line of scrimmage.

Negative: A bit of a high cut athlete and has his legs taken from him. More of a long strider. Must learn more moves and become quicker disengaging from blocks. Has a streaky game.

Analysis: When hitting on all cylinders Floyd proved himself to be a three down defender effective in all areas of the game. He's a terrific prospect with tremendous upside and someone that will only improve as he physically matures and completes his game.

[Teamcheez1]

Did the Bears really need to trade up for that pick?

4.5 sacks in his final college season.

[Rastak]

"In the trade that allowed the Titans to move up from No. 15 and select Jack Conklin at No. 8, the Browns got a third-round pick (No. 76) in this year’s draft and a second-round pick in 2017."

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a 240 pound edge rushing specialist with only 4 saks last year

good pick bores

[Rastak]

Did the Bears really need to trade up for that pick?

4.5 sacks in his final college season.

True dat.

[Joemailman]

This would have been the Myles Jack pick if healthy. I wonder how far he'll slide.

[Teamcheez1]

a 240 pound edge rushing specialist with only 4 saks last year

good pick bores

They had to replace their pass-rusher extraordinaire Shea McClellin.

[esoxx]

Did the Bears really need to trade up for that pick?

4.5 sacks in his final college season.

That's why they're the Bears.