Official NFL Draft Day 2 Thread

[Gotarace]

Some pretty good players teed up for the Vikings at 58.

What you guys need?

[Rastak]

Diggs to the Cowboys is a good pick.

[Rastak]

What you guys need?

OL, OL, OL, CB maybe DL.

[Joemailman]

Cowboys take Trevon Diggs.

TREVON DIGGS
CB, Alabama

CONF SEC - West JERSEY #7 CLASS Senior HT 6'2" DOB -- WT 207 lbs

Man Cover Skills - He's really, really physical. Trusts his transitions to flip and carry momentum in press to carry receivers vertically and find his way back to their hip. Ability to play from the trail is amplified by superb length and an aggressive swipe at the ball as it arrives to the target.

Zone Cover Skills - There are times you get the impression he's guessing where to jump instead of understanding thought process of the QB. Plays in the flats are promising, really good to sink from underneath to undercut throws in intermediates. Like leveraging in deep thirds to stay tight and attack.

Feet/COD - Transitional quickness isn't one of his best traits, he's given up some separation if he's overambitious with his jam at the LOS or if he's tasked with mirroring quick footed receivers. Click and close downhill isn't anything to write about vs. quick game, either.

Ball Skills - There are times (LSU 2019) where he can be late to get his head around, well placed back shoulder throws can get the best of him. When he's got a bead on the ball, his length is problematic and he's aggressive/physical to break the hands at the catch point.

Flexibility - Impressive mobility throughout his frame to maximize his length. High point ability and elevation compliment his dynamic range of motion to grant him an influence at the catch point most corners can't touch. He's a touch stiff in the hips in space when pressed with hard angles.

Acceleration - He's got a second gear to him and should have the ability to carry receivers vertically if he's tasked with doing so, assuming he's able to get hands on early and not left on an island in off coverage. He's not super bursty in short spaces on account of his length.

Defensive Spacing - His length allows him to sag and bait passers before taking away throwing windows. He's got vertical speed to play turn and run and extend to ensure he's first to the ball and in zone from over top he's got really nice shading to drop off and find his way to the ball.

Competitive Toughness - Would like to see a little more gusto to discard of blocks or play with an attacking mindset in all situations. He loves to hunt the ball but he's less enthusiastic about stacking and shedding blocks. Super physical in his press — sometimes more aggressive than he needs to be.

Run Support - Can be pretty lackluster here, seems disinterested at times in really walling off the edge or using leg drive to collapse blocks. Prefers to hand fight and stay over top of the play while hoping someone else will scrape and flow to make tackles.

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Best Trait - Length

Worst Trait - Tackling

Best Film - Duke (2019)

Worst Film - LSU (2019)

Red Flags - 2018 broken foot

Player Summary - Trevon Diggs fits the profile of a Cover 3/press man cornerback at the next level. Diggs' length makes him an ideal player to play press at the line of scrimmage and put him in positions to physically challenge receivers to stack the edge in run support. Diggs' lack of consistency in run support is frustrating and he can be hit or miss locating the football; so the perfect system is one that requires him to play bail technique and operate primarily in a deep third as a perimeter CB.

[Bretsky]

Blame Kruse for the second round:

Zach Kruse @zachkruse2
The Packers are going to draft Donovan Peoples-Jones at 62, aren't they

This would be the classic Gooter pick; underachiever with upside ....and from Michigan to boot

We're sending the mob after Kruse if this comes true ))

[RashanGary]

I would just like to make a public statement, as if they're not dealing with enough already, but dak Prescott's brother died yesterday.

Really necessary, commish. Fucking retard

[pbmax]

Jason La Canfora
@JasonLaCanfora
·
22s
Eagles making a very interesting pick here

[Rastak]

I would just like to make a public statement, as if they're not dealing with enough already, but dak Prescott's brother died yesterday.

Really necessary, commish. Fucking retard

I thought he was giving his condolences.

[Bretsky]

Hey Gootbag

Move up a few spots and give up a 5th and get back another late 6th !!

[RashanGary]

I thought he was giving his condolences.

Just leave it alone. They're with their family. Stupid

[Rastak]

Jason La Canfora
@JasonLaCanfora
·
22s
Eagles making a very interesting pick here

Good, do something stupid.

[Joemailman]

Rams take Cam Akers

CAM AKERS
RB, Florida State

CONF Atlantic Coast - Atlantic JERSEY #3 CLASS Junior HT 5'11" DOB 06/22/1999 WT 212 lbs

Feet - Has plenty of bounce in his step and he can make dynamic cuts. That said, the erratic offensive line play and design of the Florida State run scheme didn’t allow for him to trust play the play design and his feet can get overly antsy. Generally does well to get himself square when addressing contact.

Vision - Anxious to see how this improves with better blocking and design at the NFL level. Plenty of reps where he unnecessarily gets off script and looks to bounce touches. Cadence in his footwork reveals very little about his ability to manipulate the second level and help make his blockers right.

Pass Protection - Has all the physical ability to be a standout pass blocker but reps are often dreadful. Lacks awareness when reading the defense and good coordinators put him in conflict and he usually took the wrong man. Can be passive to lean in with a shoulder instead of getting square, engaging his hands and leveraging his hips. Needs to get coached up.

Receiving - Found some production as a pass catcher at Florida State but he was often an afterthought more than a priority in the scheme/progressions. Timing and execution of routes has to improve. Hands appear adequate although I wouldn’t expect him to make difficult adjustments with consistency.

Balance - No concerns is built for his physical style of running and he does well to take on contact with square pads and leverage. Demonstrates good body control through his jukes and contact.

Elusiveness - Has impressive juice and wiggle for a man of his stature. Makes dynamic cuts outside his frame and generates explosive burst off them. Impressive ability to shake free from tacklers and completely make them whiff.

Power - Dude packs a punch. Runs with square pads and leverage when exploding into contact. Defensive backs have a business decision to make getting in his way in the open field. Always falls forward and finishes.

Competitive Toughness - Things need to kick up several notches in pass protection but he’s a grinder as a ball carrier. Ran behind an egregious offensive line and poorly designed scheme and kept battling. Brings the fight to tacklers.

Versatility - Has no physical limitations to execute in any role. That said, he has a lot to prove before I would use him heavily in a zone scheme. Immediate impact likely comes in a gap scheme. Has room to grow as a receiver.

BEST TRAIT - Size, Power, Athleticism

WORST TRAIT - Pass Pro

RED FLAGS - None

NFL COMP - Mark Ingram

When it comes to physical ability, Akers has everything an NFL team could want in a running back. Unfortunately, those traits weren’t able to be fully deployed behind an erratic offensive line at Florida State and a poorly designed scheme from Willie Taggart. While Akers has an extremely high ceiling, some patience may be required as he evolves in a better situation to showcase his talent. In addition, Akers has to develop his passing down skill set. Akers has no physical limitations and he profiles as a productive starter in time.

[Rastak]

Just leave it alone. They're with their family. Stupid

It is super sad and they were real close apparently. Still, it's condolences and recognizing their loss. I guess how it is received depends on the individual.

[Rastak]

Yea, screwy pick for the Iggles.

[RashanGary]

Oh wow. Hurts and Wentz. Good situation for him to get his fundamentals and mindset right .