Official 2019 Draft Thread

[Deputy Nutz]

Day 19

Shareef Miller Edge, Penn St.
Film: Maryland,

First Take: I could only watch one film of him. I wasn't impressed. Miller is very stiff through the hips and torso, has a very difficult time changing directions. He struggles to get off blocks, much less beat offensive linemen to the point of attack. His lack of hand usage is also a warning flag. He has good size and tested above average, but he isn't athletic enough to be an impact player at least early in his career. I am high lighting this guy because NFL.com has him ranked in the top 10 of edge rushers, not including Bosa and Ferrell. The available edge rushers that will have a chance to make an impact during their rookie year will be limited in this draft. There are about 8-10 guys that will have the ability to contribute consistently.

[Deputy Nutz]

Day 19

Andy Isabella WR, Umass
Film: Boston College, USF

First Take: Obviously the kid is fast, I mean fast on a whole other level of speed. Not just fast but his feet are extremely quick. When they talk about a scat back this is who they are referring to. He has really good hands, catches the ball well in traffic. His footwork is almost violent. Isabella is a good football player that will find a niche with an NFL team, cough cough New England. He fits the mold of the Wes Welkker types, and Julian Edlemanns of the NFL. If he gets in the right offense he could catch 70 passes a season. He would be an open field nightmare in the NFL. Issues, first and foremost he is tiny. He will have to play slot and only slot unless team put him out on the numbers to run jailbreak screen to him. He will get engulfed by the bigger defensive backs with long arms. He won't be much use for the long ball unless he outruns the defensive back, his height alone will be to great of a mismatch for him. Teams won't look past his speed, but he will get stereotyped because of playing at a small school, and his size. Who knows exactly where he will fall with the draft and the strong class of receivers, but he could easily be a third round pick. I would rather have Isabella in the third round than Marquise Brown in the 1st or 2nd round.

[Deputy Nutz]

[Joemailman]

https://packerswire.usatoday.com/201...r-d-k-metcalf/

Could the Green Bay Packers have their eyes locked on one of the 2019 draft’s most polarizing prospects?

Ole Miss wide receiver D.K. Metcalf appears to be high on the Packers’ draft board – at least, according to Bleacher Report’s Matt Miller and ESPN’s Mel Kiper.


In Miller’s latest scouting notebook, Metcalf was mentioned as a favorite to land with the Packers or Buffalo Bills based on what he’s currently hearing.

Miller said no league sources he’s spoken with have disregarded the rumors.

“Metcalf’s landing spot is one of the most interesting questions regarding this (draft) class,” he later added.

Then there’s Kiper, who released his latest mock draft earlier this week. Kiper is known for projecting players to teams based on what he’s hearing from league sources rather than how he thinks the board should fall. He had the Packers selecting Metcalf at No. 12 overall in his latest mock, calling him an “out-of-this-world” athlete.

Metcalf, who tested extremely well at the NFL’s Scouting Combine last month, is rated as the No. 1 receiver by many draft analysts and is largely considered a bonafide top-10 talent. Others have him pegged as a late first-rounder or early second-rounder.

Metcalf’s 40-time was the biggest news of the entire NFL Scouting Combine. He clocked in at an official time of 4.33 seconds and added a 40.5-inch vertical and 11-foot-2 broad jump, all extraordinary numbers for a 6-foot-3, 228-pound receiver.

On the flipside, Metcalf was extremely underwhelming in the agility drills. His 3-cone drill (7.38 seconds) and short-shuttle time (4.5 seconds) were among the worst at his position.

Metcalf finished last season with 26 receptions for 569 yards and five touchdowns in only seven games. He missed five games due to a neck injury. Metcalf averaged a whopping 21.9 yards per catch.

[wist43]

I don't think Metcalf is on our radar... not at 12 for sure.

And at 30 I think they're eyeing up NKeal Harry.

Harry will be a better pro IMO.

[Deputy Nutz]

Day 20

Maequise Blair S, Utah
Film: Washington

First Take: Fast to come into the box and support against the run. Blair plays all over the field, deep safety in cover 3, and cover 2. He will also cover the slot, play as an off the ball linebacker. Blair is a tall lanky kid from Juco that has a bunch of ability and good but not great athletic qualities. His biggest issue is that he plays out of control and needs to increase his football understanding. He can cover some ground and has a willingness to hit, but he needs to keep his head up when he tackles and use better form. This is a deep safety class and he makes it deeper. He could be mid round pick with the potential to be a starter down the road, but he needs polish and learn how to play a team concept of defense.

[Deputy Nutz]

Not sure about DK Metcalf. Seems like a really deep receiver class to draft a guy with question marks that early in the draft.

[Deputy Nutz]

Day 20

DK Metcalf WR, Ole' Miss
Film: LSU, Texas Tech

First Take: Just look at the pictures of Metcalf and you would think a comic book artist's super hero came to life. The guy is an Adonis. As much as there is to like from the combine, the size, the height, the 4.33 speed, the 40" vertical jump. Then their are the numbers that aren't so great. The slow 3 cone test, and 20 yard shuttle. Then there is the film. The film isn't terrible or terrific, the issue with the film is his ability to create space between him and the defensive back. There will only be so many jump balls in a season for him to fight a defensive back for. He works hard, he runs his routes hard, and played with a terrible QB, but for his size and speed there isn't enough separation, it's that simple. He will go high than he should in this draft. Other receivers in this very talented class have better film, and quality workout numbers. Metcalf has sparked the interest of every GM in the NFL. None of them want to wait on the potential of the next Randy Moss but with muscles. I can't blame the GM that takes him.

[mraynrand]

"Ole Miss wide receiver D.K. Metcalf appears to be high on the Packers’ draft board – at least, according to Bleacher Report’s Matt Miller and ESPN’s Mel Kiper."

...and that's when I stopped reading.

[Fritz]

"Ole Miss wide receiver D.K. Metcalf appears to be high on the Packers’ draft board – at least, according to Bleacher Report’s Matt Miller and ESPN’s Mel Kiper."

...and that's when I stopped reading.

I will puke if they take Metcalf at #12, and will still feel sick if they take him at #30.. That dude's got "bust" written all over him.

[The Shadow]

I will puke if they take Metcalf at #12, and will still feel sick if they take him at #30.. That dude's got "bust" written all over him.

Agree wholeheartedly. I suspect this is a smokescreen... I HOPE this is a smokescreen.

[red]

I will puke if they take Metcalf at #12, and will still feel sick if they take him at #30.. That dude's got "bust" written all over him.

i think he also has a huge upside

so big boom or bust guy.

the tape on him does look very good, but he's missed a lot of time with injuries

watching those videos, his QB really sucked

[texaspackerbacker]

Can he block, even a little? We sure as hell don't need a WR, but at that size with those numbers, he might be a project to turn into a stretch-the-field TE - no way at #12, slim chance at #30; By the second round, he might be a bargain.

[mraynrand]

Can he block, even a little? We sure as hell don't need a WR, but at that size with those numbers, he might be a project to turn into a stretch-the-field TE - no way at #12, slim chance at #30; By the second round, he might be a bargain.

He looked like a willing blocker in those vids. A guy like that you could play all over the place, but I don't like his moves on his routes at all, like Nutz said. Pretty sloppy on his footwork and breaks. Doesn't seem to be fooling anyone.

[Joemailman]

His stock has dropped since the Combine. Once rated a sure top-10 pick, a lot of people are mocking him in the 20's. If Gutey does want him, there's a pretty good chance he could trade down and still get him.