My #NFLDraft First Round thoughts:
- At most, 4 QBs go... not buying the 6 QB mocks
- Some scheme specific players go earlier than expected (ex: Jordan Morgan for a zone team)
- Marshawn Kneeland, Mike Sainristil, and/or Edgerrin Cooper could be taken tonight
@MoveTheSticks 50. Mike Sainristil: Arthur Maulet
A physical, high energy corner who can play in the slot and shows promise as a blitzer. Plays bigger than he is, goes for the ball. Limited long speed, but understands positioning.
I'll be taking @MoveTheSticks top 50 players from his top 150 players (https://t.co/5kq77oHofD) and providing my quick notes & player comps for each of them. THREAD!
@MoveTheSticks 49. Xavier Legette: Better Tyrell Williams
Big, fast, physical receiver with a few routes in his bag. Tough after the catch, and creates big plays. Could be 1000 yard receiver on 60 catches in his prime, with a handful of splash TDs.
@MoveTheSticks 48. Kris Jenkins: Jonathan Bullard
Powerful DT who can clog wherever lined up. Upside as a rusher, but simply put, a very clear run defender with strength and lateral quickness.
@MoveTheSticks 47. Jordan Morgan: Taylor Decker
Athletic and quick for his size. Eats up speed rushers. Primarily a finesse blocker who can excel in zone schemes and getting out in space, but won't finish/punish linemen. Effective nonetheless.
@MoveTheSticks 46. Max Melton: Donte Jackson
Top end speed that can help him run with anyone. Can play outside or in the slot, and have good ball skills and instincts.
@MoveTheSticks 45. Marshawn Kneeland: Solomon Thomas-lite
A strong edge defender with a relentless motor. Good hands and feet, and generates push easily against single blocks, and easily dominates tight ends. Bit of a "tweener" lineman.
@MoveTheSticks 44. Malachi Corley: Golden Tate
A RAC beast that works best near the LOS. Explosive playmaker who's almost like a running back after the catch. A playmaking slot for any team.
@MoveTheSticks 43. Junior Colson: Marte Mapu
Great coverage backer who can go out and cover the Y. Very physical, run-through mentality when tackling. Good instincts on disecting plays and reading the QB.
@MoveTheSticks 42. Keon Coleman: Tee Higgins
Big receiver with big play ability, but suffers with poor separation ability. Always increases his catch radius with great athleticism at the catch point, great hands, and the strength to outmuscle smaller DBs. Will be a great redzone threat.
@MoveTheSticks 41. Payton Wilson: Quincy Williams
A prototypical LB size with the juice of a DB. He's a playmaker on all fronts: rushing the passer, hole drops, and man to man. He has good flow to the ball, and endless pursuit effort.
@MoveTheSticks 40. Ricky Pearsall: Chris Godwin
A smooth athlete with insane hands and route running. He finds the spaces and is quick off the LOS. Showcases YAC ability and makes it easy for the QB.
@MoveTheSticks 39. Darius Robinson: Zach Allen
A long, versatile lineman who wins with a powerful set of moves. With a slower get off, he man handles lineman for success. He gets caught being a bit high at times, but gets off blocks and sets the edge well in run defense.
@MoveTheSticks 38. Braden Fiske: Jerry Tillery
A undersized, but uber-athletic DT who lit up the combine. Quick first step, but shorter arms to get locked up if caught. Disruptive to a point, but most likely not an every down player.
@MoveTheSticks 37. Zach Frazier: Tyler Biadasz
Physical center with a good anchor and quick hands. Athletically gifted for the position which helps him recover when needed. Knock-Down Collector and freight train in the run game.
@MoveTheSticks 36. Nate Wiggins: Jaycee Horn
Great speed and effective press corner with a knack of not trusting technique down the field. Could use a bit more effort in the dirty work of playing corner, but definitely has the coverage skills to be a plus player.