Round 2

[wist43]

sooooo?

kentrell brothers?

I like Cravens and Jones better than Brothers.

[pittstang5]

I like Cravens and Jones better than Brothers.

Yep...Jones, then Cravens for me.

[Joemailman]

sooooo?

kentrell brothers?

Isn't he supposed to be a step slow? I like Blake Martinez in 3rd round.

[pbmax]

Ian Rapoport @RapSheet 17s18 seconds ago
The #Ravens select at No. 42 #BoiseSt LB Kamalei Correa. Tackle first, then pass-rusher.

[wist43]

Liked Correa better than Brothers too...

[Rastak]

7. KAMALEI CORREA | Boise State 6025|243 lbs|3JR Honolulu, Hawaii (Saint Louis School) 4/27/1994 (age 22) #8
YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF GRADE 2nd Round 2013: (13/0) 12 1.5 1.0 0 MEASUREABLES Arm: 31 5/8 | Hand: 09 3/8 | Wingspan: 75 5/8 2014: (14/14) 59 19.0 12.0 2 COMBINE BP: 40-YD: 4.69 | 10-YD: 1.62 | 20-YD: 2.72 | BP: 21 | VJ: 33 | BJ: 09’00” 2015: (13/13) 39 11.0 7.0 3 PRO DAY VJ: 34 | BJ: 09’09” | SS: 4.18 | 3C: 6.96 Total: (40/27) 110 31.5 20.0 5 PRONUNCIATION KAH-muh-lay // corr-AY-uh

BACKGROUND: A three-star defensive end recruit out of high school, Correa committed to Boise State over several Pac-12 programs like Arizona, Arizona State and Utah. He served as a true freshman back-up in 2013 and recorded 12 tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss and 1.0 sack. Correa became a starter in 2014 as a sophomore (14 starts) and led the team in tackles for loss (19.0) and sacks (12.0), earning First Team All-MWC honors. He again started every game as a junior in 2015 (13 starts) and led the team in tackles for loss (11.0), sacks (7.0) and forced fumbles (three), earning Second Team All-MWC honors. Correa elected to forego his final season of eligibility and enter the 2016 NFL Draft.

STRENGTHS: Quick-footed athlete with the flexible lower body to move laterally around blocks…above average short-area burst and balance, changing his speeds well in his movements to keep blockers guessing…bursts off the ball and gets upfield in a blink…fast eyes to make snap decisions on the fly, breaking down well in space…shows the ability to extend, snatch and toss with aggressive hands to jolt at the point of attack…moves well in reverse to drop and cover zones in the middle of the field…physical striker with lift-and-drive technique to be a finisher once he makes contact…high effort hustler with the competitive fire that sustains all four quarters…productive the past two seasons as a starter, leading the team in sacks and tackles for loss both years…durable and started all 27 games the past two seasons.

WEAKNESSES: Tweener size, length and growth potential…lacks the hand strength to rip through or overwhelm blockers…struggles to consistently stack and detach himself from blocks on the edge…relies on his lower body to penetrate the pocket, not his upper body mechanics or power – needs to develop his take-on technique…can be moved at the point of attack in the run game, especially by double-teams…unpolished pass rush moves and sequence…needs to recognize play designs and screens quicker.

SUMMARY: A two-year starter, Correa lined up as the “stud” defensive end in Boise State’s versatile 3-4 scheme, playing with his hand on the ground and standing up off the line of scrimmage – highly productive as a starter with 31.5 tackles for loss in 27 career starts. He is a loose-hipped athlete with the sudden quickness and lateral agility to work his way around bodies and threaten the pocket. Correa is aggressive at the point of attack, but he can be washed out of the hole due to his average size/strength for the trenches – needs to develop his hand use to better stack-and-shed. His pass rush arsenal lacks variety at this point in his development and his production is based more on effort and raw athleticism rather than technique and discipline. Although he needs space to be effective, Correa is an ascending edge rusher due to his athleticism and competitive toughness – ideally suited outside in a 3-4 scheme.

[HarveyWallbangers]

After you get past Jones and Perry, I have a bunch of ILBs rated similarly. In that case I think they'll bypass need for BPA. I'm not big Cravens fan.

[pbmax]

Ian Rapoport @RapSheet 29s30 seconds ago
The #Titans, hunting CBs and DTs, grab #PennSt DT Austin Johnson at No. 43.

[Rastak]

Titans take:

9. AUSTIN JOHNSON | Penn State 6043|314 lbs|4JR Galloway, N.J. (St. Augustine Prep) 5/8/1994 (age 21) #99
YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF GRADE 2nd Round 2012: Redshirted MEASUREABLES Arm: 32 3/4 | Hand: 09 7/8 | Wingspan: 77 3/8 2013: (12/2) 27 3.0 1.0 0 COMBINE 40-YD: 5.32 | 10-YD: 1.85 | 20-YD: 3.07 | BP: 25 | VJ: 26 | BJ: 08’03” | SS: 4.75 | 3C: 7.84 2014: (13/13) 49 6.0 1.0 0 PRO DAY N/A (positional drills only) 2015: (13/13) 78 15.0 6.5 1 Total: (38/28) 154 24.0 8.5 1

BACKGROUND: A three-star defensive tackle recruit out of high school, Austin “A.J.” Johnson was also an all-state performer in basketball so he went underrecruited. He picked up offers from Boston College and Rutgers, but the moment Penn State (his favorite childhood team) offered a scholarship, Johnson accepted, redshirting in 2012. He started a pair of games in 2013 as a redshirt freshman, recording 27 tackles, 3.0 tackles for loss and 1.0 sack. Johnson became a full-time starter in 2014 as a sophomore and collected 49 tackles, 6.0 tackles for loss and 1.0 sack. He had his best season as a junior in 2015 (13 starts), finishing third on the team with 78 tackles, 15.0 tackles for loss and 6.5 sacks to earn Third Team All-Big Ten honors. Johnson decided to skip his senior season and leave school for the 2016 NFL Draft. He was eligible for the 2016 Senior Bowl and accepted his invitation.

STRENGTHS: Thick body type with broad shoulders and meaty lower body…core strength and flexibility to stack and anchor double-teams…moves well for his size with natural body control and smooth hip action…carries his weight well to mirror up and down the line of scrimmage, offering pass rush value due to his lateral agility to sidestep blockers…balanced feet in space and through congestion…heavy-handed to generate push and work his way through bodies, making him tough to contain…active with his limbs to snatch and stash, playing with violence to press blockers from his frame…improved ball awareness to quickly locate and hustle in pursuit…plays pissed off and known as a lunch pail worker…highly productive in 2015, finishing third on the team in tackles (78) and was one of only three interior defensive linemen at the FBS level who tallied at least 15.0 tackles for loss on the season…durable and started every game the last two seasons, rarely leaving the field….graduated with a degree in Broadcast Journalism (Dec. 2015).

WEAKNESSES: Only average initial quickness and snap anticipation…inconsistent pad level and plays too high, struggling to routinely sink…overaggressive in pursuit and needs to play more controlled in small spaces…requires mechanical development, especially with his hand placement and reach to keep separation from blockers…effort isn’t a question as a pass rusher, but needs to better mix up his moves and put more thought into his sequence – needs a better counter move…not a rangy player and has a small radius of impact…productive tackler and strong finisher, but needs to better reset and break down in motion.

SUMMARY: A two-year starter in Penn State’s four-man front, Johnson lined mostly as a nose and one-technique tackle and while his defensive line teammates Carl Nassib and Anthony Zettel would often rotate in and out, Johnson rarely left the field. He has well-distributed mass on his frame and holds up well vs. multiple blockers to clog the middle of the field and mirror ballcarriers. Although not a rangy player, his motor is always revving and he moves well in small areas with strong hands to stack and create movement. A player whose production matches the tape, Johnson has an impressive blend of power, quickness and awareness to fit both even and odd fronts – 1st round skill-set and ideally suited as a starting one-technique tackle in a 4-3 base.

[Joemailman]

Why is A'Shawn Robinson sliding?

[pbmax]

Brad Biggs @BradBiggs 1m1 minute ago
Illinois DE Jihad Ward to #Raiders at No. 44 overall.

[Rastak]

Raiders take:

13. JIHAD WARD | Illinois 6051|297 lbs|4SR Philadelphia, Pa. (Bok Edward) 3/11/1994 (age 22) #17
YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF GRADE 3rd-4th Round 2012: Globe Institute of Technology (N.Y.) MEASUREABLES Arm: 33 7/8 | Hand: 09 3/8 | Wingspan: 81 1/8 2013: Globe Institute of Technology (N.Y.) COMBINE 40-YD: 5.11 | 10-YD: 1.76 | 20-YD: 2.97 | BP: 20 | VJ: 25 | BJ: 09’03” | SS: 4.63 | 3C: 7.38 2014: (13/13) 51 8.5 3.0 2 (Illinois) PRO DAY 40-YD: 5.09 | 10-YD: 1.80 | 20-YD: 2.96 | BP: 22 | VJ: 28 | BJ: 09’02” | SS: 4.78 | 3C: 7.45 2015: (12/12) 53 3.5 1.5 1 (Illinois) PRONUNCIATION juh-HODD Total: (25/25) 104 12.0 4.5 3

BACKGROUND: A three-star defensive end recruit, Ward received interest from Penn State and Temple out of high school, but didn’t qualify academically and decided to go the JUCO route – didn’t play football until high school and was a wide receiver and safety until moving to the defensive line as a senior. Ward played two seasons at Globe Tech (Time Square in New York City) and was a three-star JUCO recruit, committing to Illinois over West Virginia and several other programs. He earned a starting defensive end job as a junior in 2014 and recorded 51 tackles, 8.5 tackles for loss and 3.0 sacks, earning All-Big Ten Honorable Mention honors. Ward started all 12 games as a senior in 2015, recording 53 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks to earn All-Big Ten Honorable Mention honors for the second straight year. He accepted his invitation to the 2016 Senior Bowl.

STRENGTHS: Tall, moldable frame with thick thighs – doesn’t skip leg day…moves extremely well for a man his size, showing smooth change of direction and rangy pursuit…lateral quickness to stunt and shave angles…long arms and uses his length to control the edges and hold contain…can create a push with initial momentum, driving blockers backwards…clear sightlines to survey the backfield due to his height…strong hands to corral ballcarriers…fantastic effort with a motor that never quits, cleaning up several plays due to his hustle…good head on his shoulders (father figure at home) with respected commitment – struggled through two years of junior college at a program not ideally built for football, including two-hour commutes each day, but persevered due to his motivation to advance his career…versatile experience at both defensive end and inside at defensive tackle.

WEAKNESSES: Tends to play high, allowing blockers to attack his chest and cut his legs…inconsistent punch timing and still learning how to use his length…doesn’t consistently convert speed to power with unpolished mechanics…streaky snap anticipation, often the last to move off the ball…late to diagnose and tends to think too much – ball instincts are still in the development phase…blockers keep him busy and lack of physicality stands out, preferring to go around bodies instead of responding with his hands…high motor player, but needs to ramp up the aggressiveness at the contact point…below average production for his skill-set, combining for just 4.5 sacks in 25 starts.

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Illinois, Ward played primarily at left and right defensive end in a four-man front, kicking inside to defensive tackle on some passing downs. He has above average movement skills for a 300-pounder, but has received the “looks like Tarzan, plays like Jane” label from several around the league due to his physical traits not translating to football production. Despite his point of attack issues, Ward is coachable and effort isn’t question on film, rallying to the ball and pushing himself on and off the field. Although he is a developmental project right now, he is a lump of clay worth developing due to his raw traits and should be a better pro than college player – scheme-versatile with potential to play both inside and outside.

[pbmax]

Why is A'Shawn Robinson sliding?

Lotta D lineman are. Reed too.

[pbmax]

Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter 1m1 minute ago
There are NFL teams who believe Raiders' 2nd-round pick, DE Jihad Ward, will need arthroscopic knee surgery that could sideline him 6 weeks.

[Joemailman]

Lotta D lineman are. Reed too.

Gotta think there's gonna be a run on them soon.