Round 2

[pbmax]

draft diamonds back from church PB

yeah saw Ras get it.

[Rastak]

From PFF:

17 (48). Green Bay Packers: Jason Spriggs | Grade: B+
Rumored to be a first-round pick after a great combine workout, Spriggs goes to Green Bay where he joins David Bakhtiari and Bryan Bulaga at offensive tackle. He may ease into the mix, but should eventually be pegged for a starting spot. His +6.6 pass blocking grade ranked 10th in the class but he whiffs too often in the running game at this point. Spriggs’ athleticism makes him a good zone-blocking fit for Green Bay.

[pbmax]

He's okay... typically soft, no run blocking. But he has good feet, and will bulk up... so it's okay in the 2nd round. Didn't want him in the 1st round.

Good to have a true OT on the roster even if its depth for a year.

[Rastak]

NFL Draft Diamonds @DraftDiamonds 20s20 seconds ago
Jarran Reed to Seattle

[Sparkey]

Does this seem like a lot to move up 8 spots in the 2nd round?

The 4th is not a big deal as they have two comp picks in the 4th.

Love the pick. No more turnstile crap at Tackle when someone gets hurt.

[Rastak]

Seahawks:

2. JARRAN REED | Alabama 6027|307 lbs|4SR Goldsboro, N.C. (Goldsboro) 12/16/1992 (age 23) #90
YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF GRADE 1st Round 2011: Hargrave Military Academy MEASUREABLES Arm: 33 3/8 | Hand: 10 1/2 | Wingspan: 81 1/8 2012: East Mississippi Community College COMBINE 40-YD: 5.21 | 10-YD: 1.80 | 20-YD: 3.02 | VJ: 31 | BJ: 08’08” | SS: 4.75 | 3C: 7.77 2013: East Mississippi Community College PRO DAY N/A (positional drills only) 2014: (14/13) 55 6.5 1.0 0 (Alabama) PRONUNCIATION Jer-in 2015: (15/15) 57 4.5 1.0 0 (Alabama) Total: (29/28) 112 11.0 2.0 0

BACKGROUND: A no-star linebacker recruit out of high school, Reed was set to play at Division-II Fayetteville State before receiving late attention after an all-star game, deciding instead to attend Hargrave Military Academy to boost his profile. He moved to the defensive line and received more looks, but didn’t have the grades and went the JUCO route, enrolling at East Mississippi Community College for the 2012 season. After a year at the JUCO level, Reed received a handful of offers, initially committing to North Carolina before switching to Ole Miss and then switching again to Florida, but academic issues prevented the transfer and he returned to EMCC for the 2013 season. Reed was a three-star JUCO recruit and signed with Alabama for the 2014 season, starting the final 13 games and recording 55 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss and 1.0 sack. He considered going pro, but returned for his senior season in Tuscaloosa and finished with 57 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss and 1.0 sack. Reed accepted his invite to the 2016 Senior Bowl.

STRENGTHS: Well-proportioned frame with a strong trunk and thick hips – built like a vending machine with arms…immovable object at the point of attack and rarely put in reverse, stacking with a strong upper body to control blocks…initial pop to generate movement off the snap and push the pocket when attempting to pass rush…moves well for his size with the lateral agility to stunt, drop his hips and bend around bodies…physical hands and improved shed technique, taking advantage of body angles, leverage and leaning blockers…sees through blocks with quick eyes and ball awareness to locate, read and react – high tackle numbers (112 the past two seasons) due to his instincts and patience vs. the run…knack for blocking sight lines and knocking down passes at the line of scrimmage (seven career passes defended)…tough-minded to do the dirty work in the trenches with experience at nose guard and several defensive line techniques…positive mentality and handled adversity well to get to this point – reliable competitor and has shown the ability to overcome setbacks.

WEAKNESSES: Average overall range and pursuit speed with minimal impact outside the hashes – good effort in pursuit but will tire quickly…limited pass rush skills and doesn’t show the functional moves to beat blockers and infiltrate the pocket – not a three-down player in every scheme…will stand up at times off the snap, negating his ability to two-gap…off-field decision-making needs investigated due to his past, including a DUI arrest (July 2014) – admitted it was a “childish mistake” and was suspended for fall camp…medicals need vetted, nursing a tender left shoulder as a senior.

SUMMARY: A two-year starter in Alabama’s 3-4 base defense, Reed lined up mostly at nose tackle, but also moved to various inside positions between the zero and five technique spots – led the Crimson Tide in tackles among the defensive linemen each of the last two seasons, which accurately reflects his impact vs. the run. Reed is balanced to absorb contact at the point of attack, holding his ground with a stout anchor and fierce hand work. He isn’t a rangy player, but is a smooth athlete for his size, scraping down the line of scrimmage and pushing the pocket with initial momentum. Reed has a small radius of impact, but he’s very effective in that small area and although he won’t sell many jerseys, he is the type of run defender every NFL team would love to add to the rotation – two-down player in the NFL, fitting both 3-4 and 4-3 schemes.

[woodbuck27]

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Spriggs, Jason OT 6'6" 301 Indiana Pick 17, Round 2 (48) Packers 5.8

Picks remaining:

Player Pos Ht Wt College Grade Watch

Whitehair, Cody OG 6'4" 301 Kansas St. 6.1

Clark, Le'Raven OT 6'5" 316 Texas Tech 6.0

Coleman, Shon OT 6'5" 307 Auburn 5.8

Westerman, Christian OG 6'3" 298 Arizona State 5.8

Martin, Nick OG 6'4" 299 Notre Dame 5.7

[pittstang5]

He's okay... typically soft, no run blocking. But he has good feet, and will bulk up... so it's okay in the 2nd round. Didn't want him in the 1st round.

Ok - I thought you didn't like him at all.

[pbmax]

Pete Dougherty @PeteDougherty 3m3 minutes ago
Thompson traded 2nd-rounder (No. 57), fourth (125) and 7th (248) to move up to 48 overall for Spriggs. Three picks for one, un-Thompson-like

Jason Wilde @jasonjwilde 2m2 minutes ago
In 2000, the #Packers took a left tackle in the second round -- Chad Clifton. Wasn't supposed to play immediately, either. Turned out OK.

[Rastak]

Like to see the Vikings grab Vonn Bell

[pbmax]

Jeff Dickerson @DickersonESPN 4m4 minutes ago
#Bears trade No. 49 to #Seahawks for No. 56, No. 124 in 4th round.

[Guiness]

Either Sitton or Lang will leave in FA and Bakh will move to Guard.

I think this is much more likely. Bakh is what, 24? Started from day 1, and has played well. No way they should let him go.

[pittstang5]

Pete Dougherty @PeteDougherty 3m3 minutes ago
Thompson traded 2nd-rounder (No. 57), fourth (125) and 7th (248) to move up to 48 overall for Spriggs. Three picks for one, un-Thompson-like

Jason Wilde @jasonjwilde 2m2 minutes ago
In 2000, the #Packers took a left tackle in the second round -- Chad Clifton. Wasn't supposed to play immediately, either. Turned out OK.

TT will get a 7th back at some point.

[Teamcheez1]

The 4th is not a big deal as they have two comp picks in the 4th.

Love the pick. No more turnstile crap at Tackle when someone gets hurt.

You're right. I misread the initial post and though we gave up our 3rd.

[Rastak]

The Daily Norseman @DailyNorseman 39s39 seconds ago
Houston moves up to #50 in a trade with Atlanta. #NFLDraft2016