Official NFL Draft Day 2 Thread

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queens take ezra

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Zach Kruse
@zachkruse2
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Getting close to 62.

Options?

Denzel Mims
Ezra Cleveland
Zack Baun
Kristan Fulton
Josh Jones
Ashtyn Davis
Jeremy Chinn
Jordan Elliott
Akeem Davis-Gaither
Justin Madubuike
Adam Trautman
Logan Wilson

DPJ

[Joemailman]

Vikings take Ezra Cleveland

EZRA CLEVELAND
OT, Boise State

CONF Mountain West - Mountain JERSEY #76 CLASS RS Junior HT 6'6" DOB -- WT 310 lbs

Pass Sets - Light feet and easy movement skills allow him to drop off the LOS with relative ease; but with that said he's too soft at contact and can become a swinging gate for inside counters and power rushes to uproot him. Needs to find more punch power and functional strength to hold ground and anchor.

Length - Anatomical length would be classified as "fine" but his functional punch range and strike zone is only modest and he needs to be more assertive and anticipatory with his throws to keep rushers off balance more consistently. Does not show ideal functional strength in extended scenarios.

Balance - Everything looks pretty good until you put a body on him. He'll get pushed around too easily and get bullied at the point of attack by heavy hands, causing him to hinge, turn or lose leverage too easily. Catches hands and doesn't have the core and lower body strength to squat and hold ground.

Hand Technique - He doesn't illustrate a lot of secure fits — he's a puncher and a feeler but doesn't really set the hook and gather control of the block with consistency. Would love to see more punch power developed to offset gap penetration and ensure secure blocks being latched in at first contact.

Power at POA - Wouldn't call him a mauler and wouldn't call him "sufficient", either. Needs more core strength and lower body power and hand explosion. Doesn't reset the LOS at his wins come from mobility on extended plays or riding defenders out of the play with momentum on his side.

Football IQ - He's very raw. He's highly promising but he's super raw none the less. He needs better awareness to protect his inside and he needs more savvy hand usage to capitalize on his mobility gifts. He's pretty effective with his angles to the second level or climbing out of double teams.

Functional Athleticism - This is where he currently shines. He's light on his feet and an easy mover in all directions, whether that be laterally or taking depth in his pass sets. Foot speed helps him stay in control and mirror in space or stay persistent and press into the body of defenders.

Anchor Ability - Needs to continue to develop his frame and become a more powerful player — worried right now that he doesn't have the threshold of strength to be an effective pro. He's got plenty of room to grow on his frame as well — so may just need an incubation period.

Flexibility - He's smooth and fluid. Not always the most disciplined to have a dynamic base but that is more a byproduct of strength issues and consistent footwork than it is mobility and range of motion. Hips are fluid and offer needed hinges to roll through contact. As he adds more mass, he'll be fine here.

Competitive Toughness - Comes up short of the expectations of a tackle in any scheme. Right now, if he were pressed into action he'd probably be better served at center but his build and upside deserve a chance to shine at the tackle position first. Doesn't play with an overly impressive mean streak, either.

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Best Trait - Flexibility

Worst Trait - Fundamentals

Best Film - Hawaii (2019)

Worst Film - Florida State (2019)

Red Flags - None

Player Summary - Ezra Cleveland projects as a developmental OT prospect in the NFL. He's got the movement skills to eventually become a starter, but as is here's currently too raw to offer consideration for early playing time. Cleveland needs to focus on gaining functional strength and improving his framing of blocks and ability to finish. Cleveland's movement skills offer promise but the test will be whether or not he's able to maintain that mobility once he's stacked extra muscle on his frame.

[RashanGary]

But due to cap casualties, I don't think it's enough

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Jets need a WR; who did they draft in round one ?

an OT

[RashanGary]

Ok, Ezra Cleveland. That works. No Trent Williams which is probably good.

Can you guys afford a case of bud light and a pack of smokes anymore?

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Ok, Ezra Cleveland. That works. No Trent Williams which is probably good.

seems like a headcase that would cost too much anyways

[Rastak]

But do to cap casualties, I don't think it's enough

? You mean the Vikings? They didn't lose any OL.

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FUCK YOU JETS

[RashanGary]

? You mean the Vikings? They didn't lose any OL.

Seems like you guys losing everyone lately

[ThunderDan]

Was drinking that last week for poker. Got a growler for next week of Scotch Ale.

I got a Kunde 2015 Meritage 202. Really nice after a round of golf with my son watching the draft.

My son called we this morning at work to tell me it was a horrible day because he found out when he woke up that the Packers drafted Love.

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mims gone to jets

[Bretsky]

Jets pick is in

[Rastak]

Can you guys afford a case of bud light and a pack of smokes anymore?

Unless I am mistaken, not too different from the Packers. The dropped a fair amount of salary in cutting or letting go players whose production was below what they were making. Plus Diggs who was producing big time.