Official 2018 nfl draft thread

[woodbuck27]

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/mock-draft/

2018 NFL Mock Drafts

See Three Mocks and who is Mocked to the Packers.

[woodbuck27]

This fella will be a solid pick for the Team that see's the fit and need in the interior of the OL:

[woodbuck27]

https://lombardiave.com/2018/04/09/packers-2018-draft-top-20-edge-rushers/

Packers 2018 Draft position rankings: Top 20 edge rushers

By: Dan Dahlke19 hours ago

Day 1 Edge Rushers

1. Bradley Chubb, NC State (6-4, 269, 4.65)

2. Harold Landry, Boston College (6-3, 252, 4.64)

3. Sam Hubbard, Ohio State (6-5, 265, 4.88)


Day 2 Edge Rushers

4. Marcus Davenport, UTSA (6-6, 264, 4.58)

5. Josh Sweat, Florida State (6-4, 251, 4.53)

6. Lorenzo Carter, Georgia (6-6, 250, 4.50)

7. Arden Key, LSU (6-6, 238)

" ... Key had an outstanding 12-sack season as a sophomore in 2016, he all but disappeared his junior year. Playing 30 pounds heavier he looked slower on the field. There are also several major character red flags with Key, which could cause him to fall in the draft. ..."


** 8. Uchenna Nwosu, USC (6-2, 251, 4.65)

Nwosu and Ogbannia are more compact edge rushers who will have to play outside linebacker at the next level. However, they both play with their hair on fire and would bring relentlessness to any team’s pass rush.

" ** ...Nwosu in particular is a real Day Two sleeper, in my opinion. In the right system, he could be very effective blitzer from an outside linebacker position. He recorded 9.5 sacks, nine hurries, and 11.5 tackles for loss as a senior. He also plays well in space and would be a great fit for the Packers in the second or third round. ..." **

** 9. Ogbonnia Okoronkwo, Oklahoma (6-1, 253, 4.77)


Day 3 Edge Rushers

It’s not a particularly deep group of edge rushers for Day Three when compared to previous draft classes,

10. Duke Ejiofor, Wake Forest (6-4, 264)

11. Marquis Haynes, Ole Miss (6-3, 235, 4.67)

12. Tyquan Lewis, Ohio State (6-3, 265)

13. Dorance Armstrong, Kansas (6-4, 246, 4.87)

*** 14. Kemoko Turay, Rutgers (6-5, 253, 4.65)

*** " ... Turay and Jacobs have impressive athletic traits, but they are prospects that need a lot more development at the next level. However, their upside could make them great value in the fifth round. ... ***

### 15. Jeff Holland, Auburn (6-2, 249, 4.78)

" ### a guy like Holland has a lot of production on the field and finds ways to make plays, but he lacks the length and athletic traits teams desire in an edge rusher. His motor and toughness should still hold some value for some teams on the last day of the draft. ... ### "

*** 16. Leon Jacobs, Wisconsin (6-3, 246, 4.48)

17. Kylie Fitts, Utah (6-4, 263, 4.69)

18. Chad Thomas, Miami (6-6, 281, 4.92)

19. Ade Aruna, Tulane (6-6, 262, 4.60)

20. Hercules Mata’afa, Washington State (6-1, 254, 4.76)

[Joemailman]

https://247sports.com/nfl/green-bay-...aft--117238006

Mel Kiper has released a number of mock drafts this offseason and he's been fairly consistent. Every mock draft Kiper released, he has the Packers taking edge rusher Marcus Davenport from Texas-San Antonio. Kiper has a new mock draft, but this one is different because it's three rounds and he's playing the general manager for every team instead of being a draft expert, which makes it his "Grade A" mock draft. So when it comes to the Green Bay Packers, Kiper believes they will address three big needs for this season. Here's a look at Kiper's picks for the Packers.

Round 1 (No. 14): EDGE Marcus Davenport, Texas-San Antonio

Round 2 (45): WR D.J. Chark, LSU

Round 3 (76): CB Duke Dawson, Florida

And here's what Kiper had to say about the draft picks.

I've been consistent in picking Davenport to the Packers, and I won't change now. It's a perfect fit for a team in need of young pass-rushers and a prospect in need of time to adjust to the speed of the NFL.


So long, Jordy Nelson; hello, another deep threat? Chark didn't put up huge numbers in college, but he has elite athleticism. The 5-foot-10 Dawson is one of the best slot corners in this class. Green Bay could also target a swing tackle on Day 2.

Davenport might be the second-best pass-rushing prospect in the draft only behind Bradley Chubb. Last year, Davenport recorded 8.5 sacks and 17.5 tackles for loss. He also had a strong performance in the Senior Bowl which led to his draft stock to rise even more.

As Kiper mentioned, Chark did not have monster numbers for the Tigers, but he showed why he's second-round worthy last year. Chark recorded 40 receptions for 874 yards and three touchdowns. It might take him time to develop, but he's shown he can be a downfield threat which is something the Packers need.

And Dawson is coming off a productive 2017 season for the Gators, recording 34 tackles, nine passes defended four interceptions with one returned for a touchdown. Dawson already has ties with the Packers because he trained with former Packers safety Nick Collins. Dawson and Collins grew up Cross City, Fla. and Collins would even bring Dawson up to Green Bay for Packers games.

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This would be a strong start for the Packers if the draft does shape out this way. But this year's draft is going to be very unpredictable, so odds are the Packers may end up with one or possibly none of the players when it's all said and done.

[woodbuck27]

Inside LBer Rashaan Evans of Alabama who is moving up Draft Boards quickly.

Based on a Popular DRAFT Sites Ranking on Mon. 8 April 2018:

https://www.drafttek.com/Top-100-NFL...pects-2018.asp (SEE Bio's at this LINK)

12 -2 Derwin James Florida State S 6'2" 215

13 +1 Roquan Smith Georgia ILB 6'1" 236 OLB -3

14 -6 Marcus Davenport UTSA EDGE 6'6" 264

15 +1 Calvin Ridley Alabama WRF 6'1" 190

16 +35 Rashaan Evans Alabama ILB 6'2" 232

[mraynrand]

The 5-foot-10 Dawson is one of the best slot corners in this class.

Isn't that still illegal in GB?

[Maxie the Taxi]

But this year's draft is going to be very unpredictable, so odds are the Packers may end up with one or possibly none of the players when it's all said and done.

No shit. Not only is this year's draft unpredictable from the standpoint of talent available, but what Gute might do and what Pettine wants are huge unknowns. All the old TT rules and habits might be out the window.

[pbmax]

wrong thread

[woodbuck27]

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2758603-scouts-report-the-most-overrated-prospects-in-the-2018-nfl-draft-class

Scout's Report: The Most Overrated Prospects in the 2018 NFL Draft Class

MATT MILLER ... FEBRUARY 12, 2018

" Overrated doesn't mean bad. That's the most important thing to note while reading this. And this isn't my opinion. It's the polled replies from the executives and scouts I talked to. In fact, some of these replies are pointed at my rankings. "

" I asked every responding person to let me know why the players are overrated. "

** Michael Gallup, Wide Receiver, Colorado State

** Marcus Davenport, Edge-Rusher, UT-San Antonio

** Courtland Sutton, Wide Receiver, SMU

** Sam Hubbard, Edge-Rusher, Ohio State

** Derrick Nnadi, Defensive Tackle, Florida State

** Mason Rudolph, Quarterback, Oklahoma State

** Desmond Harrison, Offensive Tackle, West Georgia\

** Kalen Ballage, Running Back, Arizona State

** Connor Williams, Offensive Tackle, Texas

** Baker Mayfield, Quarterback, Oklahoma

Comment woodbuck27:

You have to click on the LINK if your interested in what is said about these Prospects and how they are in fact or not overrated.

[woodbuck27]

Potential Picks at LBer:

There are some intriguing middle-round players at the position. Here are three guys I recently studied that jumped off the tape.

Western Kentucky's Joel Iyiegbuniwe: Iyiegbuniwe is an undersized player with exceptional quickness and range. He makes plays sideline to sideline and explodes through the hips on contact. He has the agility to match up in man coverage with tight ends and running backs. He's worthy of a late second- or early third-round selection.


Wisconsin's Jack Cichy: Cichy has missed all of last season due to injury, yet his 2015 and 2016 tape is very impressive.

He's ultra-instinctive, already moving toward the correct hole before the ball is snapped; NOT as explosive or athletic as the Boys' Sean Lee, but they do possess a similar understanding of the game.

He will probably fall in the draft due to durability concerns and could end up being a late-round gem.

Wisconsin's Leon Jacobs: Cichy isn't the only impressive linebacker from Wisconsin in this draft class.

Jacobs is very twitched-up and he has shown the ability to convert speed to power as an edge rusher.

He has some stiffness issues that emerge when he's in space, but when he can stay on a single path, he closes in a hurry. He's a better version of Arthur Moats when he was coming out of James Madison. Moats landed in the sixth round. I expect Jacobs to come off the board at some point in Round 3 or 4 to a team that runs a 3-4 scheme. -- Daniel Jeremiah

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a guy i'd like to see us get in maybe the second or 3rd (doubt he lasts that long) is Chukwuma Okorafor from my alma mater

https://draftwire.usatoday.com/2017/12/31/chukwuma-okorafor-nfl-draft-profile/

[mraynrand]

a guy i'd like to see us get in maybe the second or 3rd (doubt he lasts that long) is Chukwuma Okorafor from my alma mater

https://draftwire.usatoday.com/2017/...draft-profile/

"his physical tools are only enhanced by his use of polished technique and awareness." Sounds like the anti-Outhouse.

[red]

davenport ssems to be the trendy pick for us all over the web. heres my biggest concern with him

they say he's a big dominate pass rusher, but he only had 8.5 sacks on the year, which would be just ok if it was against top notch competition, but he did that all against bottom feeder competition. i swear i thought most of these teams were division II

Baylor
southern university
texas state (didn't even know that was a real thing)
Southern miss (we only know that name because bert frame went there)
North texas (wasn't this the college from that movie where kathy ireland is a kicker?)
rice (i heard of them)
UTEP (its like they are playing in a texas junior college league)
FIU (thats one of the other schools in miami)
UAB (heard of them in basketball, didn't know they had a football team)
Marshall
louisiana tech

so a pure pass rusher put up just 8.5 sacks against that "C" level talent. he should have been a man playing among boys with how highly people have him rated. i'd be much more impressed if that sack number was over 20

[Bretsky]

davenport ssems to be the trendy pick for us all over the web. heres my biggest concern with him

they say he's a big dominate pass rusher, but he only had 8.5 sacks on the year, which would be just ok if it was against top notch competition, but he did that all against bottom feeder competition. i swear i thought most of these teams were division II

Baylor
southern university
texas state (didn't even know that was a real thing)
Southern miss (we only know that name because bert frame went there)
North texas (wasn't this the college from that movie where kathy ireland is a kicker?)
rice (i heard of them)
UTEP (its like they are playing in a texas junior college league)
FIU (thats one of the other schools in miami)
UAB (heard of them in basketball, didn't know they had a football team)
Marshall
louisiana tech

so a pure pass rusher put up just 8.5 sacks against that "C" level talent. he should have been a man playing among boys with how highly people have him rated. i'd be much more impressed if that sack number was over 20

AGREE RED; Davenport scares me. Whenever I hear upside combined with lack of production and might need to be coached up to develop I'm scared.

WE have ready made players. Still praying one of the FAB FIVE drops

EDMUNDS AND WARD .....I think they might be the Terrifice Two
Roquan Smith
James and Fitzpatrick

Rumors everywhere Buffalo, Miami, and Arizona are trying to trade up.

GOOD NEWS IF THEY DO...especially to a team that does NOT need a QB

MY DREAM SCENARIO................We're sitting at 14 with one of those guys left

GOOTER BLUFFS that somebody is moving ahead of Arizona.

AZ Trades up a pick to get a QB and we get another pick.

It's been done before

[woodbuck27]

a guy i'd like to see us get in maybe the second or 3rd (doubt he lasts that long) is Chukwuma Okorafor from my alma mater

https://draftwire.usatoday.com/2017/...draft-profile/

I've got him Ranked mid to end of Round Two

He was well recognized for his talents in 2017 red.

For Example in 2017 -as a Senior:

• FWAA First Team All-American

• Walter Camp Second Team All-American

• Sports Illustrated Second Team All-American

• CollegeFootballNews.com Honorable Mention All-American

• 1 of 6 semifinalists for Outland Trophy


• He started all 12 games at LT

• Registered 902 total plays - 835 offensive (team high), 67 special teams

• WMU ranked 21st in the nation rushing in 2017, averaging 224.8 yards per game - seven different players rushed for 26 touchdowns

• Earned fourth varsity letter

• Invited to play in Reese's Senior Bowl

• Named 2017 No. 4 Tackle to Watch headed into the season by Mel Kiper