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

[Joemailman]

Some mocks had Tampa Bay taking Hargreaves.

[Rastak]

Mary Kay Cabott tweets a pick of Manziel looking half in the bag in a bar watching the draft.......aye yi yi

[Guiness]

An Apple goes. Gotta feel for Tunsil, especially if his account was hacked. This little stunt drops him out of the top 10, likely cost him millions. Stanley I'll buy, but is there any chance he goes after Conklin if this doesn't happen?

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and the fucker is wearing a giant gold rope around is neck like a greesy 80's wop

[Rastak]

2. VERNON HARGREAVES | Florida 5104|204 lbs|3JR Tampa, Fla. (Wharton) 6/3/1995 (age 20) #1
YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT GRADE 1st Round 2013: (12/10) 38 0.0 0.0 0 14 3 MEASUREABLES Arm: 30 5/8 | Hand: 08 3/4 | Wingspan: 73 1/8 2014: (12/12) 50 2.0 0.0 0 16 3 COMBINE 40-YD: 4.50 | 10-YD: 1.58 | 20-YD: 2.62 | BP: 15 | VJ: 39 | BJ: 10’10” | SS: 3.98 2015: (13/13) 33 1.0 0.0 1 8 4 PRO DAY N/A (positional drills only) Total: (37/35) 121 3.0 0.0 1 38 10

BACKGROUND: A five-star cornerback recruit out of high school, Vernon Hargreaves III was arguably the top prep player in the 2013 signing class, narrowing his college choices to Florida, Clemson, Miami, Notre Dame and Vanderbilt before choosing the Gators – standout track athlete in high school, including a person-best 11.10 in the 100-meter dash. Hargreaves saw early playing time and started the final 10 games as a true freshman, recording 14 passes defended and three interceptions, earning First Team All-SEC and All-America honors. He started all 12 games as a sophomore in 2014, leading the team with 16 passes defended and three interceptions, earning unanimous First Team All-SEC honors. Hargreaves was a finalist for the Thorpe Award in 2015 as a junior, finishing with 33 tackles, eight passes defended and a personal-best four interceptions to earn First Team All-SEC and All-American honors. He chose to skip his senior season and enter the 2016 NFL Draft.

STRENGTHS: Adequate build for the position…above average athleticism with controlled play speed and footwork…good drive mechanics and throttles down well to make stops…smooth pedal and quick feet in his transition to shadow receivers – body control and vision always in sync…excellent secondary burst to close on routes and as a blitzer…observant and understands play indicators, recognizing things quickly to react…usually very good timing, understanding how to properly bait throws…tougher, stronger and more physical than he looks with the ability to finish tackles by himself…leverages the field well and understands angles…innate competitive nature and very aggressive at the catch point – NFL-level ballskills and return skills, averaging 19.1 yards per INT return (10/191/0)…plays with contagious swagger and rarely gets bored – confident player and always in high spirits…possesses the requisite toughness (mentally and physically) for the next level…father (Vernon Jr.) was an All-American linebacker at UConn and now a long-time football coach – currently the linebackers coach at Arkansas…durable starting experience in the SEC (35 career starts) with 38 passes defended and 10 interceptions in his career – also played on special teams coverages with some kickoff and punt return experience.

WEAKNESSES: Shorter than ideal and his lack of length and size will show up at times…needs to continue and develop his functional strength to be a more sound run defender – will get himself in trouble trying to rip the ball out instead of making the sure tackle…needs to improve his cushion and spacing in coverage, allowing his eyes to spend too much time in the backfield and losing track of his man…needs to do a better job getting his head turned to locate…needs to keep his aggression in check to avoid late hits…limited return experience on special teams…minor durability concerns, missing one game due to a leg injury (Sept. 2015) and playing through several nagging issues that need investigated further.

SUMMARY: A three-year starter, Hargreaves quickly established himself as one of the SEC’s top defensive backs as a freshman and played at a high level the last three seasons, often against the top opposing wide receiver, lining up inside and outside for the Gators. The son of a coach, he grew up around football and plays the game with a competitive appetite, coaching up his teammates and taking on a leadership role at a young age. Hargreaves plays with a decisive reactor to maintain proper positioning and make plays on the ball (38 career passes defended), but his timing and spacing have room for improvement. Although he has only ordinary size, Hargreaves is above average in three main areas for the position: play speed, instincts and competitive toughness, similar to another for Florida cornerback, Joe Haden – Hargreaves is a top-20 prospect and first-year NFL starter capable of both press and off coverage.

[Joemailman]

http://www.draftinsider.net/reports/...non-Hargreaves

Vernon Hargreaves
School: Florida
Position: CB

Positive: Three-year starter awarded varying degrees of All-America and all-Conference honors since his freshman season. Totals last year included 33 tackles, 4 INT's and 4 PBUs. Sophomore numbers included 13 pass breakups. Explosive cover corner most effective in bump and run coverage. Quick releasing with opponents off the line scrimmage, loses nothing in transition and displays great anticipation of pass defenses. Instinctive, effectively diagnoses plays and gets his head back around to track passes in the air. Easily stays on the receivers hip out of breaks, displays a nice move to the ball and has an explosive closing burst. Competes against larger defenders and does not back down to a challenge. Possesses good hands for the interception. Works hard to get off blocks, defends the run and plays with a nasty attitude.

Negative: Allows a cushion at the line of scrimmage, marginally effective backed off the line and gives up a good amount of underneath receptions. Really best down the field and struggles covering opponents on crossing patterns.

Analysis: Hargreaves was a consistent force on the field and a cornerback rarely challenged by opponents. He's an exceptional athlete with terrific ball skills but lacks the height, arm length and hand size many teams want in a starter. He's comparable to former Gator Joe Haden and offers starting potential in the right system.

[Joemailman]

Any idea on the Saints? They need a lot.

[Cheesehead Craig]

They'll go DL

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espn seems to be spending all their time ripping all the players drafted

[Rastak]

Any idea on the Saints? They need a lot.

From ESPN

New Orleans Saints: Anyone who can help the defense. I suppose I'd rank defensive end first, outside linebacker second, then a three-way tie between cornerback, defensive tackle and safety. The Saints could use more pass rush opposite top DE Cameron Jordan, and they need an athletic outside linebacker capable of dropping back in coverage. But New Orleans can make room for an impact player at any position, as it continues to rebuild a unit that has ranked 31st in yards allowed in each of the past two years and just shattered the NFL record for most TD passes allowed in a season. -- Mike Triplett

[Joemailman]

They'll go DL

Kevin Dodd?

[Rastak]

From PFF:

9. Chicago Bears: Leonard Floyd | Grade: B+
(Pick from Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

The Bears traded up to get a versatile edge defender in Leonard Floyd. He’s been a hot name in recent weeks as his long frame, athleticism and on-field production had both 3-4 and 4-3 teams intrigued. Perhaps most impressive about Floyd is his transition to a more traditional linebacker role last year as he took to it quickly and added even more value to his game.

Ultimately, he will be judged on his ability to rush the passer, and he ranked fifth in the class with a +28.9 rush grade last year. He also ranked fifth against the run at +18.4, so that all-around game and positional versatility will make him a key cog in Chicago’s defensive resurgence.

[Cheesehead Craig]

Kevin Dodd?

Rankins

[Joemailman]

4 of 5 mocks at CBS have Saints taking Rankins.

[Joemailman]

http://www.draftinsider.net/reports/...heldon-Rankins

Sheldon Rankins
School: Louisville
Position: DT

Positive: Two-year starter awarded all-Conference honors as a senior after 58 tackles, 13 tackles for loss and 6 sacks. Large, relatively athletic defensive tackle with the ability to be a three down player. Bends his knees, blocks with proper pad level and rarely off his feet. Explosive, holds his ground or stands up blockers. Gets a lot of force and momentum going up the field, bull rushes opponents off the line and can be tough to stop. Gets his hands up and effectively uses them to protect himself. Displays a good change of direction, moves well about the field and gets down the line of scrimmage or outside the box in pursuit. Occupies blockers and creates opportunities for teammates.

Negative: Average pass rusher. Shows some stiffness in his game.

Analysis: Rankins has been a terrific player the past two years, showing progress in all areas of his game. He offers possibilities as a traditional tackle and can even lineup as a two gap end in certain systems. Rankins should quickly break into a starting lineup then immediately produce in the right system.