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

[ThunderDan]

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

4.5 sacks in his final college season.

They only traded up a handful of spots. Got to assume he would he been there without a trade.

[Rastak]

They only traded up a handful of spots. Got to assume he would he been there without a trade.

Must have thought the Giants would take a LB and Floyd specifically.

[esoxx]

If Laremy Tunsil and his gas mask bong falls to 27, do the Packers take him?

[Rastak]

If Laremy Tunsil and his gas mask bong falls to 27, do the Packers take him?

I would were I Ted, but if was drafting for Minny he'd not make it past 23.

[Joemailman]

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

4.5 sacks in his final college season.

Some people had Giants taking Floyd. Probably why Bears did it.

[Bretsky]

it was a pretty cool smoking device

might need to go looking for a gumi mask

BRING HIM TO GREEN BAY ???

[ThunderDan]

If Laremy Tunsil and his gas mask bong falls to 27, do the Packers take him?

That would be a tough call to pull the trigger.

[Rastak]

4. ELI APPLE | Ohio State 6005|199 lbs|3SO Voorhees, N.J. (Eastern) 8/9/1995 (age 20) #13
YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT GRADE 1st-2nd Round 2013: Redshirted MEASUREABLES Arm: 31 3/8 | Hand: 09 3/8 | Wingspan: 76 3/8 2014: (15/14) 53 5.5 0.0 1 13 3 COMBINE 40-YD: 4.40 | 10-YD: 1.53 | 20-YD: 2.59 | BP: 13 2015: (13/13) 33 2.0 0.0 0 9 1 PRO DAY SS: 4.08 | 3C: 7.00 Total: (28/27) 86 7.5 0.0 1 22 4

BACKGROUND: A four-star cornerback recruit out of high school, Apple received offers from Alabama, Notre Dame and several others, but he committed to Ohio State during his junior year – changed his last name from “Woodard” to “Apple” his senior year in high school, taking the last name of his stepfather who raised him. After redshirting in 2013, Apple earned a starting job as a redshirt freshman in 2014 and finished second on the team in passes defended (13), adding 53 tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss and three interceptions. He started all 13 games as sophomore in 2015 and again finished second on the team in passes defended (eight), adding 33 tackles, 2.0 tackles for loss and one interception to earn Second Team All-Big Ten honors. Despite two years of eligibility remaining, Apple decided to leave school early for the 2016 NFL Draft.

STRENGTHS: Tall, athletic frame with long arms and solid build…coordinated athlete to bracket receivers downfield and consistently stay in phase…controlled hop and footwork in his transition, using clean hip motion to mirror in man coverage…disruptive and uses his length to keep receivers uncomfortable…highly aggressive at the catch point with a “my ball” mentality…competitive and not shy to take on blocks or throw his body around as a run defender…physical once engaged to shed blockers on the perimeter…improved route anticipation and field/sideline leverage while in man coverage…tough-minded with a short memory – doesn’t let negative plays linger…survivor mentality and well-traveled – born in Philadelphia, lived in Ghana (birthplace of his mother) for two years and then to Brooklyn…battle-tested with experience in man and zone coverage – average production with 22 passes defended and four interceptions in 27 career starts.

WEAKNESSES: Too hands-on downfield and lacks savvy at the top of routes…obvious target for penalties due to undisciplined hand placement, grabbing too much cloth…experienced in press coverage at the line of scrimmage, but needs to improve his balance and jam technique…tends to open his hips too early and struggles to recognize routes from bail position, creating too much of a cushion and allowing too many comeback completions…plays too fast in pursuit, leading to overaggressive angles and missed tackles – bad habit of lowering his eyes and making the tackle attempt more difficult…needs to improve his feel for the ball when back is to the line of scrimmage, struggling with timing…minor durability concerns – missed one start due to a hamstring injury (Nov. 2014)…lazy habits when he arrived in Columbus and needs hard coaching in the NFL – wasn’t at “full capacity” with his energy due to an iron deficiency that requires daily medication.

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at cornerback, Apple earned a starting role as a redshirt freshman and held his own the last two seasons, playing both man and zone coverages. He possesses several traits for the cornerback position that translate well to the next level with his size, length and athleticism. Apple isn’t afraid to be physical and contest at the top of routes, but he’s still learning what he can get away with and what will draw flags – desired length for the position, but NFL teams will be forced to live and die with his hands-on contact while he figures it out. He is also an aggressive run defender, but needs to be more measured with his break down mechanics as a tackler. Apple is still very young and with that comes on-field discipline issues, but he consistently stays in phase in press or off-man coverage and has appealing upside to be an impact NFL starter – a mid-to-late first round prospect, who could sneak into the top-15 picks due to his potential and coachability.

[Joemailman]

http://www.draftinsider.net/reports/2016/CB/Eli-Apple

Eli Apple
School: Ohio State
Position: CB

Positive: Three-year starter who posted a career-best 53 tackles as a sophomore after 17 pass breakups the prior year. Aggressive shutdown cornerback coming off a disappointing season. Athletic, fluid in transition and plays with excellent balance and body control. Quick flipping his hips off the line, stays with receivers out of breaks and has a burst to the action. Effectively reads or anticipates the play, tracks the deep pass in the air and positions himself to make plays on the ball. Easily runs downfield with opponents, battles throughout the action and mixes it up attempting to defend the throw. Stays with receivers on crossing routes, displays a sense of timing and gets vertical to defend the throw. Works to get off blocks and make plays up the field against the run or screen passes.

Negative: Seemed off his game at times last season and was overmatched. Gives up a fair number of receptions in the underneath field. Instincts have been questioned by some

Analysis: Apple played like a top 10 pick his first two seasons with the Buckeyes then took a step back last season as a junior. At the top of his game he's a shutdown cornerback with immediate starting potential at the next level and the ability to play in a variety of defensive schemes.

[esoxx]

I would were I Ted, but if was drafting for Minny he'd not make it past 23.

Too good to pass up at that stage of first round.

[Cheesehead Craig]

3rd Buckeye in the top 10

[Rastak]

Tunsil, Jack, Treadwell, Doctson still on the board......

[esoxx]

That would be a tough call to pull the trigger.

It would. But a LT that skilled protecting a Franchise QB's blindside? Intriguing

[Cheesehead Craig]

If Laremy Tunsil and his gas mask bong falls to 27, do the Packers take him?

His agent just said that the account was hacked and it's not Tunsil

[red]

If Laremy Tunsil and his gas mask bong falls to 27, do the Packers take him?

lets see, never healthy. seems to have multiple troubles with the law, a liar, and idiot

i'm going with no