Official 2019 Draft Thread

[Deputy Nutz]

Let me just say this now, I would not take Burns or Sweat with the 12th pick. I think they are tweeners and lack technique to go that high. I see bust written on those two guys. That is not saying that they will be busts, they could really turn into technique guys in the off season and weight room guys, but they both have really skinny frames.

So then you all say, who is not a bust? Well they all can be busts, nature of the business. Outside of Bosa, the guy that I think has the most to offer right away is Ferrell. He has the best film, even better than Allen's.
Ferrell does drop into coverage more often than a lot of the other edge rushers. He will even go from a 4 pt stance to covering the flat or back on a wheel routes.

[Cheesehead Craig]

I always love when players are drafted and the coach/GM says "We got ourselves a football player in [insert name here]." Well halle-fucking-luiah! Were they considering selecting a lawn bowling stud? A pickle ball prodigy? Beer pong phenom? Ok, this is WI so that last one could play OL.

[Deputy Nutz]

Day 17

Juan Thornhill S, Virginia
Films: NC St, Miami

First Take: Virginia had him lined up all over the place. He was the deep center field in their cover 3 scheme, lined up as the safety on the strong side, and then played inside linebacker on the weak side. First thing that sticks out for me is Thornhill isn't much of a form tackler and does not drop his hips and hands on tackles, he ducks his head and is happy to get his body in the way of the ball carrier. His combine was pretty good and probably gets him more mention in the top three rounds than his play does. His coverage skills are pretty good, especially in man to man scenarios. He comes to the safety position via cornerback so that should explain his coverage ability. Virginia asked a lot of him to play inside the box and read blocks from the offensive linemen, there were times he was bailing into coverage on a run play. I think his draft prospects are high because of his potential at the next level, but he hasn't fully understood how to play the safety position

[Deputy Nutz]

Day 17
Johnathan Abram S, Mississippi St.
Films: Mississippi, Alabama

First Take: I like how aggressive Abram is, and the angles of pursuit that he takes towards the football. He isn't going to offer the best match up against slots that can fly, but he will be a quality cover guy against tight ends, backs, and in zone coverage. Miss St liked to keep him around the line of scrimmage blitzing him close to 10 times against Ole' Miss. The used him almost like an outside linebacker in their blitz scheme. Abram is an active tackler and has a really high running engine. My biggest concern for him is that he doesn't have the greatest recognition time in coverage, he either needs to play in space or man against TEs.

[SudsMcBucky]

One WR I wouldn't mind seeing the Pack taking, if they're doing this in the mid rounds, is Andy Isabella out of UMass. If we're looking for a slot guy with speed to burn to stretch the field, this would be a great pick. Ran a 4.31 at the combine. He's not tall, but he's extremely productive and lightning fast.

[Deputy Nutz]

Day 17

Deionte Thompson S, Alabama
Films: Georgia, Ole' Miss

First Take: For a player that had talk that he was going to be a top twenty pick I can see why Thompson's stock has dropped. He reads pass and run really well and comes up quickly for run support, but he ducks his head and bends at the back and not the knees when tackling. He is on the ground way too much diving at legs. His coverage skills are adequate just not impressive. On deep balls it seems that he is late getting over to play the ball.

[Deputy Nutz]

Day 17

Darnell Savage Jr S, Maryland
Films: Temple, Ohio St.

First Take: Savage plays down hill in the run game and usually uses good technique when tackling. Savage plays good team defense in the run game understands his run fit. Bolstered by a sub 4.4 forty at the combine teams have opened their eyes at the possibilities Savage brings to a defense. He has the speed to run with a speedy slot or to play center field and break late on routes over the top. He has really good field vision and instincts. His big draw back is his size. listed under 6'0" and less than 200 pounds could be an issue in the NFL for a safety. Hopefully he can add weight but keep his speed in the NFL. He is a day two pick, but that could mean the second or third round.

[mraynrand]

Really nice work Nutz. Lot to take in but interesting. Thanks.

[Deputy Nutz]

Day 17

Andre Dillard T, Washington St.
Film: Washington, Arizona (Left Tackle #60)

First Take: Dillard is a natural pass blocker with great feet. I would call him a technician in the pass blocking department. I have no real issues, sure sometimes he lunges out, but there was a reason for it. He had help from the running back and it could have been RPO. My concerns with Dillard come in the run game. Washington State is not known for its running attack, and the time spent on running blocking shows up on film. He doesn't drive aggressively, he chooses to be more of a wall, cutting off defenders rather than opening up holes. When he does block down field he stops his feet on contact. Any QB in the league would like to have him in camp though, because for the most part he will keep edge rushers at bay. He will go in the top 25 picks in this draft. Dillard would not be a bad option at 12.

[RashanGary]

I appreciate the write ups, nutz!

[RashanGary]

Savage looks interesting. Amos is our, in the box guy. We need a true deep safety that can play single deep. His job will be his range, not having to come up and tackle like a linebacker.
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[gbgary]

IS DRAFT DAY EVER GOING TO GET HERE?

[gbgary]

"There's another guy really interested in the car at this price. He's coming by in a couple of hours, so now's the time to make your move - if you want the car, that is. Sure is a nice car."

[mraynrand]

^^^ Love the tie/jacket combo

[RashanGary]

Nutz, would ya take a look at winnovich. I’m curious what you think on that dude. He had some success and has some athletic ability.