Monday, August 31, 2015

Quick Draft Dish: FCS Kickoff

FCS KICKOFF
NORTH DAKOTA STATE @ MONTANA
·        NDSU QB (#11) Carson Wentz is highly thought of by many in the Draft Twitter community. He is about to be highly thought of by many around the country. Wentz possesses prototypical NFL QB size (6’5” 230). He has a huge arm, where he routinely makes big time throws like the 15 yard out. He has athletic ability you would not think a man his size would have. He isn’t Cam Newton by any means, but he isn’t Peyton Manning back there either. He has some footwork issues he needs to work on, like throwing off his back foot sometimes, but those can be fixed. The Bison do not play any FBS opponents this year, so his level of competition may work against him in some evaluations.
·        MONTANA WR (#6) Jamaal Jones is a transfer from WASHINGTON. He transferred after his redshirt freshman season. Jones has good size at 6’1” 191 pounds. He shows excellent body control and catching ability. In this game, his route tree was limited, but this is likely a product of the offense he plays in. He shows decent, but not great speed. He has the skill set that may warrant a late draft pick.

·        I will continue to peak at MONTANA QB (#3) Brady Gustafson. He is a junior that is unlikely to declare, but he has many traits that will serve him well during the 2017 NFL Draft process.

Tuesday, August 25, 2015

Preseason Week 2 Update (8-25-15)

Week Two of the NFL preseason is in the books. The big story around the NFL right now is injuries. Season ending injuries to be more specific. Since the beginning of rookie camps in May, at least 23 players have torn their ACL's. This is not counting players lost to other injuries for the season. I do not know what the solution to this problem is, but it is devastating to a lot of teams.

While most of college football does not get started until September 3rd, a big FCS game happens on Saturday. Montana and North Dakota State will hook it up and DFD will be watching. Look for a Quick Draft Dish write-up early next week.

The Week Two Preseason Rookie of the Week is: Jets DT Leonard Williams
Read more about them here: DFD ROOKIE OF THE WEEK

NOTABLE ROOKIE PERFORMANCES FROM PS WEEK TWO:

DET - ZACH ZENNER/RB/SOUTH DAKOTA STATE/UDFA
4 attempts 22 yards 5 receptions 59 yards 1 TD
WSH - TREY WILLIAMS/RB/TEXAS A&M/UDFA
10 attempts 52 yards
WSH - HOUSTON BATES/OLB/LOUISIANA TECH/UDFA
3 tackles 1 sack
CLV - XAVIER COOPER/DT/WASHINGTON STATE/3RD ROUND
2 tackles 2 sacks
BUF - RONALD DARBY/CB/FLORIDA STATE/2ND ROUND
2 tackles 2 interceptions
BUF - MERRIL NOEL/CB/WAKE FOREST/UDFA
3 tackles 1 sack
NYJ - BRYCE PETTY/QB/BAYLOR/4TH ROUND
12/19 168 yards 1 TD
NYJ - LEONARD WILLIAMS/DT/SOUTHERN CAL/1ST ROUND
5 tackles 3 TFL 1.5 sacks
ATL - JUSTIN HARDY/WR/EAST CAROLINA/4TH ROUND
4 receptions 53 yards
PHI - KEVIN MANANGAI/RB/VILLANOVA/UDFA
10 attempts 87 yards 1 TD
PHI - TRAVIS RACITI/DT/SAN JOSE STATE/UDFA
5 tackles 1 sack
PHI - DIAHEEM WATKINS/OLB/UAB/UDFA
3 tackles 2 TFL 1 sack
NE - CHRIS HARPER/WR/CAL/UDFA
5 receptions 69 yards 1 TD
IND - JOSH ROBINSON/RB/MISSISSIPPI STATE/6TH ROUND
13 attempts 61 yards
CHI - JEREMY LANGFORD/RB/MICHIGAN STATE/4TH ROUND
9 attempts 80 yards 1 TD
ARZ - DAVID JOHNSON/RB/NORTHERN IOWA/3RD ROUND
13 attempts 66 yards 2 receptions 15 yards
SD - NICK DZUBNAR/OLB/CAL POLY/UDFA
7 tackles 1 sack
STL - MALCOLM BROWN/RB/TEXAS/UDFA
4 attempts 23 yards; 4 receptions 78 yards 1 TD
GB - DAMARIOUS RANDALL/DS/ARIZONA STATE/1ST ROUND
3 tackles 1 INT
PIT - TYLER MURPHY/WR/BOSTON COLLEGE/UDFA
4 receptions 61 yards 1 TD
PIT - SAMMIE COATES/WR/AUBURN/3RD ROUND
2 receptions 60 yards
PIT - BUD DUPREE/OLB/KENTUCKY/1ST ROUND
2 tackles 1 sack
DAL - RYAN RUSSELL/DE/PURDUE/UDFA
3 tackles 1 sack


Sunday, August 16, 2015

Preseason News Update (8/17/15)

Week One (or two if you count Hall of Fame weekend) of the NFL Preseason is in the books. This also will end the DFD summer hiatus. With the college football season three weeks away and the preseason in full swing, the fun times are now rolling here.

The Hall of Fame game Rookie if the Week was: Vikings TE MyCole Pruitt.
The Week One Preseason Rookie of the Week is: Lions RB Ameer Abdullah
Read more about them here: DFD ROOKIE OF THE WEEK

OTHER NOTABLE ROOKIE PERFORMANCES FROM PS WEEK ONE:

GB - ALONZO HARRIS/RB/LA LAFAYETTE/UDFA
7 attempts 41 yards 1 TD
GB - JAKE RYAN/ILB/MICHIGAN/4TH ROUND
6 tackles 1 sack
GB - JAMAURIA RASCO/OLB/LSU/UDFA
2 tackles 1 sack
NE - TREY FLOWERS/DE/ARKANSAS/4TH ROUND
2 tackles 1 sack
BAL - ZA'DARIUS SMITH/DE/KENTUCKY/4TH ROUND
4 tackles  1 sack
NO - DAMIAN SWANN/CB/GEORGIA/5TH ROUND
2 tackles 1 interception
DET - AMEER ABDULLAH/RB/NEBRASKA/2ND ROUND
7 attempts 67 yards
WSH - PRESTON SMITH/DE/MISSISSIPPI STATE/2ND ROUND
6 tackles 1 sack 2 TFL
WSH - HOUSTON BATES/OLB/LOUISIANA TECH/UDFA
2 tackles 2 sacks
MIA - ZACH VIGIL/ILB/UTAH STATE/UDFA
5 tackles 1 sack
ATL - RONISON THEREZIE/DS/AUBURN/UDFA
1 tackle 1 interception
CAR - BRANDON WEGHER/RB/MORNINSIDE (IA)/UDFA
4 attempts 15 yards; 1 reception 42 yards 1 TD
PIT - SAMMIE COATES/WR/AUBURN/3RD ROUND
5 receptions 52 yards
JAX - NORDLY CAPI/DE/AKRON/UDFA
2 tackles 2 sacks
CIN - TERRELL WATSON/RB/AZUSA PACIFIC/UDFA
7 attempts 52 yards
CIN - MARCUS HARDISON/DT/ARIZONA STATE/4TH ROUND
3 tackles 1 sack
OAK - BEN HEENY/ILB/KANSAS/5TH ROUND
8 tackles 1 sack
SEA - TYLER LOCKETT/WR/KANSAS STATE/3RD ROUND
4 KR 186 yards 1 TD (103 yards)
DEN - DARIUS KILGO/DT/MARYLAND/6TH ROUND
4 tackles 1 sack
HOU - KURTIS DRUMMOND/DS/MICHIGAN STATE/UDFA
3 tackles 1 interception
ARZ - RODNEY GUNTER/DE/DELAWARE STATE/4TH ROUND
2 tackles 1 sack (safety)
KC - RAMIK WILSON/ILB/GEORGIA/4TH ROUND
6 tackles 1 interception
PHI - NELSON AGHOLOR/WR/SOUTHERN CAL/1ST ROUND
3 receptions 57 yards 1 TD
PHI - ERIC TOMLINSON/TE/UTEP/UDFA
5 receptions 61 yards
PHI - BRIAN MIHALIK/DE/BOSTON COLLEGE/7TH ROUND
3 tackles 1 sack
PHI - ERIC ROWE/CB/UTAH/2ND ROUND
5 tackles 1 FF
IND - JUNIOR SYLVESTRE/ILB/TOLEDO/UDFA
4 tackles 2 sacks
IND - AMARLO HERRERA/ILB/GEORGIA/UDFA
5 tackles 1 interception
IND - PHILLIP DORSETT/WR/MIAMI-FL/1ST ROUND
4 receptions 51 yards

Thursday, June 18, 2015

**Update 6/18/15 **

**Update (6/18/15) **

It has been quite a while since I have updated the website. While this is a normal slow time, I have been doling out my time to another life matter. Six weeks ago, my wife gave birth to our first child. Spending time with my daughter has taken over as my number one priority. This however doesn’t mean DFD is going away. No sir it does not. Deep Fried Draft will return hot and heavy as we get closer to the start of the NFL preseason. I have already posted my preliminary 2016 NFL Draft position rankings. I have also completed the reviews for each NFL team’s 2015 NFL Draft. I have posted the links below.



Tuesday, May 26, 2015

2015 NFC Draft Review

DALLAS COWBOYS
Round-Pick-DFD Rank-Name-Pos-School -Class-Hgt-Wgt-Value (+/-)
1/27/38/Byron Jones/CB/Uconn/Sr/6'1/199/ (11)
2/60/9/Randy Gregory/DE/Nebraska/Sr/6'4/237/51
3/91/279/Chaz Green/OT/Florida/Sr/6'5/314/(188)
4/127/301/Damien Wilson/ILB/Minnesota/Sr/5'11/243/(174)
5/163/301/Ryan Russell/DE/Purdue/Sr/6'4/267/(138)
7/236/301/Mark Nzeocha/OLB/Wyoming/Sr/6'2/232/(65)
7/243/301/Laurence Gibson/OT/Virginia Tech/Sr/6'5/300/(58)
7/246/301/Geoff Swaim/TE/Texas/Sr/6'4/252/(55)

TOTAL VALUE                  (638)
AVERAGE VALUE (80)

NOTABLE UNDRAFTED ROOKIES                                                              
       15     La'el Collins                              OT    LSU                          Sr  6'4      308
       158  Antwan Goodley                     WR   Baylor                     Sr  5'10   210
       159  Deontay Greenberry             WR   Houston                 Jr   6'1      211
                  Nick Harwell                            WR   Kansas                    Sr  5'11   193
                  Shane McDermott                  OC    Miami (FL)            Sr  6'3      302
                  George Farmer                        WR   Southern Cal        Jr   6'0      213
                  Jameill Showers                      QB    UTEP                       Sr  6'1      231
                  Ray Hamilton                           TE    Iowa                        Sr  6'4      252

ANALYSIS: The Cowboys best pick may very well have been the signing of undrafted offensive tackle La’el Collins. Collins fell out of the draft due to circumstances surrounding a murder in Baton Rouge, from which he was later exonerated of. Collins was my #1 tackle prospect, and will likely start at guard from day one. Randy Gregory was a top ten talent that fell to the bottom of the second round after he failed a drug test at the Combine. Byron Jones is a very good corner, who jumped out of the stadium at the Combine. Antwan Goodley and Deontay Greenberry have solid chances to compete for backup receiver spots.
NEW YORK GIANTS
Round-Pick-DFD Rank-Name-Pos-School -Class-Hgt-Wgt-Value (+/-)
1/9/25/Ereck Flowers/OT/Miami (FL)/Jr/6'6/329/(16)
2/33/10/Landon Collins/DS/Alabama/Jr/6'0/228/23
3/74/47/Owamagbe Odighizuwa/DE/UCLA/Sr/6'3/266/27
5/144/301/Mykkele Thompson/DS/Texas/Sr/6'0/200/(157)
6/186/227/Geremy Davis/WR/Uconn/Sr/6'2/219/(41)
7/226/261/Bobby Hart/OT/Florida State/Sr/6'4/336/(35)

TOTAL VALUE                  (199)
AVERAGE VALUE (33)

NOTABLE UNDRAFTED ROOKIES                                                                            
           Matt LaCosse                   TE    Illinois                                                  Sr   6'5    245
           Sean Donnelly                 OT    Tulane                                                 Sr   6'7    317
           Akeem Hunt                     RB    Purdue                                                Sr   5'9    187
           Carlif Taylor                    DT    S. Connecticut State                         Sr   6'2    315
           Will Tye                             TE    Stony Brook                                       Sr   6'3    260

ANALYSIS: The Giants needed a new tackle so Ereck Flowers fits the bill. He is a work in progress however. Landon Collins was a steal at the top of round two. Collins was the top rated safety and a top ten player for me. Owa Odighizuwa has pass rush ability and is solid against the run.
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES
Round-Pick-DFD Rank-Name-Pos-School -Class-Hgt-Wgt-Value (+/-)
1/20/11/Nelson Agholar/WR/Southern Cal/Jr/6'0/198/9
2/47/43/Eric Rowe/DS/Utah/Sr/6'0/205/4
3/84/116/Jordan Hicks/OLB/Texas/Sr/6'1/241/(32)
6/191/222/JaCorey Shepherd/CB/Kansas/Sr/5'10/199/(31)
6/196/301/Randall Evans/CB/Kansas State/Sr/6'0/190/(105)
7/237/301/Brian Mihalik/DE/Boston College/Sr/6'9/295/(64)

TOTAL VALUE                  (219)
AVERAGE VALUE (37)

NOTABLE UNDRAFTED ROOKIES                                                          
       103   Brett Boyko                      OG    UNLV                           Sr  6'7   301
       130   Devante Davis                  WR   UNLV                           Sr  6'3   220
       171   Travis Raciti                     DT    San Jose State            Sr  6'4   292
                  Malcolm Bunche             OG    UCLA                            Sr  6'5   320
                  Eric Tomlinson                TE     UTEP                            Sr  6'5   262

ANALYSIS: Nelson Agholar is a perfect fit for a Chip Kelly offense. He can line up all over the field. He is an excellent route runner and is a good punt returner as well. Eric Rowe is a corner/safety hybrid with long arms and good cover skills. Jordan Hicks is a rangy linebacker who would have been ranked higher if not for his long injury history. JaCorey Shepherd is a very solid cover man. Brett Boyko was one of my favorite players to watch this year. He is a nasty blocker that should get a chance to earn a spot. Devante Davis is a big physical wide receiver that fits the Eagles mold. Travis Raciti is an under-sized defensive tackle that has some pass rush ability.
WASHINGTON REDSKINS
Round-Pick-DFD Rank-Name-Pos-School -Class-Hgt-Wgt-Value (+/-)
1/5/17/Brandon Scherff/OT/Iowa/Sr/6'5/319/(12)
2/38/49/Preston Smith/DE/Mississippi State/Sr/6'4/270/(11)
3/95/219/Matt Jones/RB/Florida /Jr/6'2/231/(124)
4/105/131/Jamison Crowder/WR/Duke/Sr/5'8/175/(26)
4/112/74/Arie Kouandjio/OG/Alabama/Sr/6'4/318/38
5/141/117/Martrell Spaight/OLB/Arkansas/Sr/5'11/231/24
6/181/301/Kysheon Jarrett/DS/Virginia Tech/Sr/5'10/200/(120)
6/182/301/Tevin Mitchel/CB/Arkansas/Sr/5'11/183/(119)
6/187/301/Evan Spencer/WR/Ohio State/Sr/6'1/208/(114)
7/222/301/Austin Reiter/OC/South Florida/Sr/6'3/296/(79)

TOTAL VALUE                  (543)
AVERAGE VALUE (54)

NOTABLE UNDRAFTED ROOKIES                                                              
       189    Corey Crawford                       DE       Clemson         Sr  6'5       283
                   Takoby Cofield                         OT       Duke                Sr  6'4       304
                   Terrance Plummer                 ILB      UCF                  Sr  5'11    235
                   Dyshawn Davis                        OLB    Syracuse         Sr  6'1       222

ANALYSIS: Brandon Scherff is a pretty safe pick by Washington, but he should be a plug-and-play starter for a decade. Preston Smith is another solid hand, who can start for multiple years. There were at least 15-20 better running backs on the board when the Redskins picked Matt Jones. Martrell Spaight and Jamison Crowder should be core special teams guys. I think Arie Kouandjio can compete for a starting role in the future.

CHICAGO BEARS

Round-Pick-DFD Rank-Name-Pos-School -Class-Hgt-Wgt-Value (+/-)
1/7/7/Kevin White/WR/West Virginia/Sr/6'3/215/0
2/39/19/Eddie Goldman/DT/Florida State/Jr/6'4/336/20
3/71/105/Hroniss Grasu/OC/Oregon/Sr/6'3/297/(34)
4/106/119/Jeremy Langford/RB/Michigan State/Sr/5'11/211/(13)
5/142/165/Adrian Amos/DS/Penn State/Sr/6'0/204/(23)
6/183/235/Tayo Fabuluje/OT/TCU/Sr/6'6/353/(52)


TOTAL VALUE                  (102)
AVERAGE VALUE (17)

NOTABLE UNDRAFTED ROOKIES                                                            
       148  John Timu                        ILB   Washington                Sr    6'0     241
       215  Jacoby Glenn                   CB    UCF                                rSo  6'0     179
       225  Terry Williams               DT   East Carolina              Sr    6'1     353
       259  Levi Norwood                 WR  Baylor                           Sr    6'0     193
       264  Shane Carden                  QB   East Carolina              Sr    6'1     218
                 Chad Hamilton                OG   Coastal Carolina        Sr    6'2     292
                 Anthony Jefferson         DS    UCLA                             Sr    6'1     194
                 Bryce Callahan                CB    Rice                               Sr    5'9     184
                 Sam Carter                       DS    TCU                               Sr    5'11  215

ANALYSIS: Kevin White had some of the biggest upside of any receiver in the draft. He should help ease the replacement of Brandon Marshall. Eddie Goldman should push to be the starting nose tackle. Hroniss Grasu was one of the best centers in the draft. His injuries this season pushed his grade down a little. Jeremy Langford, Adrian Amos, and Tayo Fabuluje should all compete for backup spots. John Timu is player I like a lot. He could compete for a backup ILB spot and be a core special teamer.

DETROIT LIONS
Round-Pick-DFD Rank-Name-Pos-School -Class-Hgt-Wgt-Value (+/-)
1/28/80/Laken Tominson/OG/Duke/Sr/6'3/323/(52)
2/54/85/Ameer Abdullah/RB/Nebraska/Sr/5'8/198/(31)
3/80/193/Alex Carter/CB/Stanford/Jr/6'0/196/(113)
4/113/115/Gabe Wright/DT/Auburn/Sr/6'2/299/(2)
5/168/301/Michael Burton/FB/Rutgers/Sr/5'11/235/(133)
6/200/194/Quandre Diggs/CB/Texas/Sr/5'8/196/6
7/240/107/Corey Robinson/OT/South Carolina/Sr/6'7/324/133

TOTAL VALUE                  (192)
AVERAGE VALUE (27)

NOTABLE UNDRAFTED ROOKIES                                                                     
       206  Zach Zenner               RB    South Dakota State                   Sr  5'11  218
       233  Casey Pierce               TE    Kent State                                    Sr  6'3     244
       275  Torrian Wilson         OG   UCF                                                Sr  6'2     310
                 Brian Suite                  DS    Utah State                                    Sr  6'2     203
                 Anthony Boone         QB   Duke                                              Sr  6'0     238
                 Al Bond                        OG   Memphis                                      Sr  6'3     300
                 Isaiah Johnson           DS    Georgia Tech                              Sr  6'1     202
                 Vernon Johnson        WR  Texas A&M-Commerce           Sr  6'0     196

ANALYSIS: Detroit did a lot to aid the depth of their offensive line with the selections of Laken Tominson in the first and Corey Robinson in the 7th. They also acquired veteran offensive guard Manny Ramirez in their first round pick swap with Denver. Ameer Abdullah is a versatile back that should replace Reggie Bush. UDFA Zach Zenner should make the team as the 4th RB. Alex Carter was a huge reach in round three. Gabe Wright could help replace Ndamukong Suh if he were more consistent.
GREEN BAY PACKERS
Round-Pick-DFD Rank-Name-Pos-School -Class-Hgt-Wgt-Value (+/-)
1/30/93/Demarious Randall/DS/Arizona State/Sr/5'10/194/(63)
2/62/87/Quinten Rollins/CB/Miami (OH)/Sr/5'11/193/(25)
3/94/122/Ty Montgomery/WR/Stanford/Sr/5'11/216/(28)
4/129/163/Jake Ryan/OLB/Michigan/Sr/6'2/238/(34)
5/147/59/Brett Hundley/QB/UCLA/Jr/6'3/226/88
6/206/301/Aaron Ripkowski/FB/Oklahoma/Sr/6'1/255/(95)
6/210/301/Christian Ringo/DT/LA-Lafayette/St/6'0/298/(91)
6/213/301/Kennard Backman/TE/UAB/Sr/6'3/243/(88)

TOTAL VALUE                  (336)
AVERAGE VALUE (42)

NOTABLE UNDRAFTED ROOKIES
120 Ladarius Gunter     CB    Miami (FL)                    Sr  6'1    200
157 John Crockett          RB    North Dakota State    Sr  5'11 217
249 Jermauria Rasco     DE    LSU                                  Sr  6'3    259
266 James Vaughters    OLB Stanford                         Sr  6'1    258
         Adrian Coxon          WR   Stony Brook                 Sr  6'0    217
         Fabbians Ebbele    OT    Arizona                          Sr  6'7    311
         Mitchell Henry       TE    Western Kentucky     Sr  6'3    252
         Bernard Blake        CB    Colorado State             Sr  5'11 177
         Alonzo Harris          RB    LA-Lafayette                 Sr  6'1    243

ANAYLSIS: This was a weird draft for Green Bay. They drafted a safety in the first round (Demarious Randall) to play corner and a corner in the second round (Quinten Rollins) to play safety. The good news they both have tremendous ball skills and can play. I just don’t get the position switches or reaching for them when they did. Ty Montgomery is essentially Randall Cobb with much less athleticism. Jake Ryan has some pass rush ability. Brett Hundley strikes me a choice they hope they can develop and ship off for a higher draft pick in 2-3 years.
MINNESOTA VIKINGS
Round-Pick-DFD Rank-Name-Pos-School -Class-Hgt-Wgt-Value (+/-)
1/11/24/Trae Waynes/CB/Michigan State/Jr/6'0/186/(13)
2/45/63/Eric Kendricks/ILB/UCLA/Sr/6'0/232/(18)
3/88/86/Danielle Hunter/DE/LSU/Jr/6'5/252/2
4/110/27/T.J. Clemmings/OT/Pittsburgh/Sr/6'4/307/83
5/143/228/MyCole Pruitt/TE/Southern Illinois/Sr/6'2/254/(85)
5/146/178/Stefon Diggs/WR/Maryland/Jr/6'0/195/(32)
6/185/161/Tyrus Thompson/OT/Oklahoma/Sr/6'5/324/24
6/193/301/B.J. Dubose/DE/Louisville/Sr/6'4/284/(108)
7/228/301/Austin Shepard/OG/Alabama/Sr/6'4/324/(73)
7/232/248/Edmund Robinson/OLB/Newberry/Sr/6'3/251/(16)

TOTAL VALUE                  (236)
AVERAGE VALUE (24)

NOTABLE UNDRAFTED ROOKIES                                                                    
       198  Anthony Harris         DS    Virginia                                      Sr  6'1     183
       226  Taylor Heinike           QB    Old Dominion                          Sr  6'1     211
                  Justin Coleman          CB    Tennessee                                Sr  5'10   184
                  Tom Farniok              OC    Iowa State                                 Sr  6'3     300
                  Davaris Daniels         WR   Notre Dame                              Jr   6'1     201
                  Jesse Somsel               OT    Saginaw Valley State             Sr  6'4     310

ANALYSIS: My only real problem with the Minnesota draft was selecting Trae Waynes over Devante Parker. I just felt they needed more playmakers over more corners. But Mike Zimmer loves him some corners. Eric Kendricks is a sideline-to-sideline defensive playmaker. Danielle Hunter is a raw pass rusher with tremendous upside; I just question his overall dedication. T.J. Clemmings was a first round talent who slid to the fourth because of injury concerns. He could be a long time starter if he legs hold out. MyCole Pruitt and Stefon Diggs have a chance to make contributions on the offensive side of the ball. I like the chances of Taylor Heinike to at the very least make the practice squad, if not as the #3 QB.

ATLANTA FALCONS
Round-Pick-DFD Rank-Name-Pos-School -Class-Hgt-Wgt-Value (+/-)
1/8/13/Vic Beasley/OLB/Clemson/Sr/6'3/246/(5)
2/42/29/Jalen Collins/CB/LSU/Jr/6'1/203/13
3/73/70/Tevin Coleman/RB/Indiana/Jr/5'11/205/3
4/107/71/Justin Hardy/WR/East Carolina/Sr/5'10/190/36
5/137/60/Grady Jarrett/DT/Clemson/Sr/6'0/288/77
7/225/301/Jake Rodgers/OT/Eastern Washington/Sr/6'5/315/(76)
7/249/301/Akeem King/DS/San Jose State/Sr/6'1/215/(52)

TOTAL VALUE                  (4)
AVERAGE VALUE (1)

NOTABLE UNDRAFTED ROOKIES                                                                        
       104  Kevin White                             CB     TCU                                     Sr  5'9    180
       143  Joey Mbu                                   DT     Houston                             Sr  6'2    315
                 Valerian Ume-Ezeoke            OC     New Mexico State           Sr  6'2    305
                 Eric Lefeld                                 OT     Cincinnati                          Sr  6'5    298
                 Derrick Malone                       OLB  Oregon                               Sr  6'2    216
                 Robensen Therezie                DS     Auburn                              Sr  5'9    208

ANALYSIS: Vic Beasley is the pass rusher the Falcons have been missing since the prime of John Abraham. I just wouldn’t ask him to try and stop the run too often. Jalen Collins is a very good corner, with length, which also can play safety in a pinch. Tevin Coleman will likely be the #1 running back. He has great breakaway speed. Justin Hardy is an upgrade over the departed Harry Douglas. Grady Jarrett is a pocket destroyer. His best role to start will be in a rotation, but he should contribute more heavily sooner rather than later. Kevin White and Joey Mbu also should contend for bottom of the roster spots.
CAROLINA PANTHERS
Round-Pick-DFD Rank-Name-Pos-School -Class-Hgt-Wgt-Value (+/-)
1/25/12/Shaq Thompson/OLB/Washington/Jr/6'0/228/13
2/41/37/Devin Funchess/WR/Michigan/Jr/6'4/232/4
4/102/108/Daryl Williams/OT/Oklahoma/Sr/6'5/334/(6)
5/169/301/David Mayo/ILB/Texas State/Sr/6'1/235/(132)
5/174/185/Cameron Artis-Payne/RB/Auburn/Sr/5'9/212/(11)

TOTAL VALUE                  (132)
AVERAGE VALUE (26)

NOTABLE UNDRAFTED ROOKIES                                                                 
       223   Deon Marlowe                DS     James Madison               Sr  6'2      206
                  Brian Blechen                  DS     Utah                                   Sr  6'2      215
                  Damiere Byrd                  WR   South Carolina               Sr  5'9      173
                  Garry Peters                    CB    Clemson                           Sr  6'0      191
                  Brandon Wegher           RB    Morningside (IA)          Sr  5'10   214

ANALYSIS: Most people didn’t like the selection of Shaq Thompson in round one, but I loved it. Thompson is superb athlete. He will start out as the weak side linebacker, but will likely replace Thomas Davis is a few years on the strong side. Devin Funchess gives the Panthers another towering red zone threat to pair with Kelvin Benjamin. Daryl Williams was drafted into a great situation. On most teams he could have been a future starter with some development. In Carolina, he will likely have a chance to start very early. Cameron Artis-Payne has a chance to get some carries early.
NEW ORLEANS SAINTS
Round-Pick-DFD Rank-Name-Pos-School -Class-Hgt-Wgt-Value (+/-)
1/13/23/Andrus Peat/OT/Stanford/Jr/6'7/313/(10)
1/31/81/Stephone Anthony/ILB/Clemson/Sr/6'2/245/(50)
2/44/65/Hau'oli Kikaha/DE/Washington/Sr/6'2/246/(21)
3/75/127/Garrett Grayson/QB/Colorado State/Sr/6'2/215/(52)
3/78/48/P.J. Williams/CB/Florida State/Jr/6'0/194/30
5/148/252/Davis Tull/OLB/Chattanooga/Sr/6'2/246/(104)
5/154/172/Tyeler Davidson/DT/Fresno State/Sr/6'1/317/(18)
5/167/102/Damian Swann/CB/Georgia/Sr/6'0/180/65
7/230/301/Marcus Murphy/RB/Missouri/Sr/5'8/188/(71)

TOTAL VALUE                  (231)
AVERAGE VALUE (26)

NOTABLE UNDRAFTED ROOKIES                                                                    
       192  Kaleb Eulls                        DT   Mississippi State                 Sr  6'3     305
       245  Sean Hickey                      OT   Syracuse                                Sr  6'5     308
       290  R.J. Harris                          WR  New Hampshire                 Sr  5'11  191
       298  Doniel Gambrell              OG   Notre Dame College           Sr  6'4     306
                 Cyril Lemon                      OG   North Texas                         Sr  6'2     317
                 Jack Tabb                          TE    North Carolina                    Sr  6'2     235
                 Harold Spears                  TE    New Hampshire                 Sr  6'3     252
                 Bobby Richardson         DT   Indiana                                  Sr  6'3     283
                 Malcome Kennedy         WR  Texas A&M                           Sr  5'11  207
                 Tavaris Barnes                DE   Clemson                                Sr  6'4     282

ANALYSIS: The Saints made a lot of reaches in this draft. Andrus Peat should start on the right side this season. Stephone Anthony is a run thumper who fits a need for the Saints, but was drafted by the New Orleans about two rounds early. I really love Hau’oli Kikaha as a pass rusher, but anything else you ask him to do as an outside linebacker is pushing it. Garrett Grayson will attempt to be groomed as the heir apparent to Drew Brees, but I don’t think he has the skill level to develop into a consistent NFL starter. He definitely can’t be one as skilled as Brees. The two corners the Saints drafted, P.J. Williams and Damian Swann, were the best value picks they had. They should contribute early for a team that needs all the help they can get at CB.
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
Round-Pick-DFD Rank-Name-Pos-School -Class-Hgt-Wgt-Value (+/-)
1/1/1/Jameis Winston/QB/Florida State/rSo/6'3/231/0
2/34/96/Donovan Smith/OT/Penn State/Jr/6'5/341/(62)
2/61/82/Ali Marpet/OG/Hobart College/Sr/6'3/307/(21)
4/124/95/Kwon Alexander/OLB/LSU/Jr/6'1/227/29
5/162/73/Kenny Bell/WR/Nebraska/Sr/6'1/197/89
6/184/301/Kaelin Clay/WR/Utah/Sr/5'10/193/(117)
7/231/301/Joey Iosefa/FB/Hawaii/Sr/6'0/247/(70)

TOTAL VALUE                  (152)
AVERAGE VALUE (22)

NOTABLE UNDRAFTED ROOKIES                                                               
       90     Chris Hackett                             DS     TCU                      Jr   6'0      195
       197   Rannell Hall                                WR   UCF                      Sr  6'0      193
       274   Domonique Brown                   RB    Louisville            Sr  6'2      232
       283   Ryan Delaire                               DE    Towson               Sr  6'4      254
                  Quayshawne Buckley              DT    Idaho                   Sr  6'2      291
                  Deshazor Everett                      CB     Texas A&M        Sr  5'10   188
                  Courtland Clavette                   LS     Brown                 Sr  6'3      235

ANALYSIS: Jameis Winston was the best QB in the draft and Tampa Bay desperately needs him to be that. Donovan Smith and Ali Marpet should be day one starters for what was a terrible offensive line a year ago. I really like Kenny Bell and think he was severely underrated. He is a great blocker and has excellent hands. Kwon Alexander is a great athlete at linebacker, but just isn’t very consistent. Look for Chris Hackett to not only make the roster as an UDFA but to earn significant playing time.
ARIZONA CARDINALS
Round-Pick-DFD Rank-Name-Pos-School -Class-Hgt-Wgt-Value (+/-)
1/24/32/D.J Humphries/OT/Florida/Jr/6'5/307/(8)
2/58/113/Markus Golden/DE/Missouri/Sr/6'2/255/(55)
3/86/77/David Johnson/RB/Northern Iowa/Sr/6'0/224/9
4/116/301/Rodney Gunter/DE/Delaware State/Sr/6'4/298/(185)
5/158/121/Shaquille Riddick/DE/West Virginia/Sr/6'5/244/37
5/159/241/J.J. Nelson/WR/UAB/Sr/5'10/151/(82)
7/256/151/Gerald Christian/TE/Louisville/Sr/6'3/244/105

TOTAL VALUE                  (179)
AVERAGE VALUE (26)

NOTABLE UNDRAFTED ROOKIES                                                                  
       239  Rob Crisp                    OT     NC State                                     Sr  6'6  301
       253  Xavier Williams         DT     Northern Iowa                        Sr  6'2  325
                 Alani Fua                     OLB   BYU                                             Sr  6'5  238
                 Jaxon Shipley             WR    Texas                                          Sr  6'1  183
                 Phillip Sims                QB     Winston-Salem State             Sr  6'3  230

ANALYSIS: Arizona missed on the pass rusher they wanted in Shane Ray, so they settle on high upside offensive tackle D.J. Humphries. In the second round, they drafted Shane Ray’s teammate Markus Golden. Golden is a solid pass rusher, but he isn’t nearly as talented as Ray. I love David Johnson. He is the most balanced running back in the draft. Against Iowa, he had over 200 yards receiving. Shaq Riddick could have just as much impact as Golden. I had no idea who Rodney Gunter was when the Cardinals drafted him in the 4th round, and I still don’t know. J.J. Nelson was the fastest player at the combine and the best punt returner in the draft. “Mr. Irrelevant” Gerald Christian can make an impact as a reserve tight end.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS
Round-Pick-DFD Rank-Name-Pos-School-Class-Hgt-Wgt-Value (+/-)
1/17/40/Arik Armstead/DT/Oregon/Jr/6'7/292/(23)
2/46/98/Jaquiski Tartt/DS/Samford/Sr/6'1/220/(52)
3/79/28/Eli Harold/DE/Virginia/Jr/6'3/247/51
4/117/114/Blake Bell/TE/Oklahoma/Sr/6'6/263/3
4/126/66/Mike Davis/RB/South Carolina/Jr/5'9/217/60
4/132/244/DeAndre Smelter/WR/Georgia Tech/Sr/6'2/226/(112)
5/165/301/Bradley Pinion/P/Clemson/Jr/6'6/240/(136)
6/190/301/Ian Silberman/OT/Boston College/Sr/6'5/306/(111)
7/244/220/Trenton Brown/OT/Florida/Sr/6'8/376/24
7/254/132/Rory Anderson/TE/South Carolina/Sr/6'5/244/122

TOTAL VALUE                  (174)
AVERAGE VALUE (17)

NOTABLE UNDRAFTED ROOKIES                                                         
       212  Dres Anderson                   WR  Utah                          Sr  6'1    187
       234  Marcus Rush                       DE   Michigan State       Sr  6'1    243
       281  DeAndrew White               WR  Alabama                  Sr  5'11  193
                 Dylan Thompson               QB   South Carolina       Sr  6'2    223
                 Isaac Blakeney                    WR  Duke                         Sr  6'6    225
                 Patrick Miller                      OT   Auburn                    Jr   6'6    292
                 Jermaine Whitehead         DS    Auburn                    Sr  5'10  192

ANALYSIS: Arik Armstead should help ease the loss of the retiring Justin Smith at the 5tech position. Jaquiski Tartt joins his former high school teammate Jimmie Ward in the 49ers secondary. He is still raw, but is very physical and has decent ball skills. Eli Harold is a very good pass rushing prospect, but he may struggle in coverage. Mike Davis is a well round back, who should compete with Kendall Hunter for carries as the #3 RB. Blake Bell has a lot of untapped potential. The former QB is still learning the position. Deandre Smelter tore his ACL late in the season, and becomes the latest San Francisco “redshirt” pick. I like the potential of Rory Anderson, but he needs to have more consistent hands.
ST. LOUIS RAMS
Round-Pick-DFD Rank-Name-Pos-School -Class-Hgt-Wgt-Value (+/-)
1/10/14/Todd Gurley/RB/Georgia /Jr/6'0/222/(4)
2/57/110/Rob Havenstein/OT/Wisconsin/Sr/6'7/332/(53)
3/72/129/Jamon Brown/OT/Louisville/Sr/6'4/330/(57)
3/89/133/Sean Mannion/QB/Oregon State/Sr/6'5/229/(44)
4/119/291/Andrew Donnal/OT/Iowa/Sr/6'6/313/(172)
6/201/301/Bud Sasser/WR/Missouri/Sr/6'2/219/(100)
6/215/301/Cody Wichmann/OG/Fresno State/Sr/6'6/315/(86)
7/224/232/Bryce Hager/ILB/Baylor/Sr/6'1/230/(8)
7/227/203/Martin Ifedi/DE/Memphis/Sr/6'3/274/24

TOTAL VALUE                  (500)
AVERAGE VALUE (56)

NOTABLE UNDRAFTED ROOKIES                                                          
       123 Louis Trinca-Pasat     DT  Iowa                                    Sr  6'1    290
       210 Imoan Claiborne         CB   Northwestern State      Sr  5'9    189
                 Malcolm Brown          RB  Texas                                  Sr  5'11 223
                 David Wang                  OC  Virginia Tech                   Sr  6'1    196

ANALYSIS: The Rams drafted the best running back in the draft in Todd Gurley. Gurley is the best RB prospect to enter the league since Adrian Peterson. He tore his ACL midway through last season, but should be ready for the start of the season. The Rams beefed up their offensive line depth with the picks of Rob Havenstein, Jamon Brown, and Andrew Donnal. Havenstein has a shot to start on the right side. Sean Mannion should compete with Austin Davis to be the #2 QB behind Nick Foles. Bryce Hager will be a special team’s demon. Louis Trinca-Pasat and Martin Ifedi both have good chances to make the team as reserves.
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS
Round-Pick-DFD Rank-Name-Pos-School -Class-Hgt-Wgt-Value (+/-)
2/63/250/Frank Clark/DE/Michigan/Sr/6'3/271/(187)
3/69/75/Tyler Lockett/WR/Kansas State/Sr/5'9/181/(6)
4/130/247/Terry Poole/OT/San Diego State/Sr/6'5/307/(117)
4/134/288/Mark Glowinski/OG/West Virginia/Sr/6'4/310/(154)
5/170/301/Tye Smith/CB/Towson/Sr/6'0/191/(131)
6/209/209/Obum Gwacham/OLB/Oregon State/Sr/6'5/246/0
6/214/301/Kristjan Sokoli/DT-OG/Buffalo/Sr/6'4/289/(87)
7/248/301/Ryan Murphy/DS/Oregon State/Sr/6'0/214/(53)

TOTAL VALUE                  (735)
AVERAGE VALUE (92)

NOTABLE UNDRAFTED ROOKIES                                                                 
       182   Quayshawn Nealy           OLB   Georgia Tech                   Sr  6'0  237
                  Thomas Rawls                  RB     Central Michigan           Sr  5'9  215
                  Ronald Martin                   DS      LSU                                     Sr  6'1  218

ANALYSIS: For the second consecutive year, the Seahawks have finished with my worst rated draft. The selection of Frank Clark has stirred up controversy because of his low character. Tyler Lockett was the best pick of the bunch, as he is an immediate upgrade in the slot and a boost on special teams. Obum Gwacham has pass rush potential. He is a good athlete after converting from receiver. Kristjan Sokoli is making an interesting conversion from defensive tackle to offensive guard. Terry Poole and Mark Glowinski should provide depth on the offensive line.