Mark28 Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 Georgia Loses Star Corner To Grades Posted May 17th 2007 5:29PM by Nathan Fowler Filed under: Georgia Football, SEC, NFL Prospects, Breaking News Paul Oliver was one of the better cornerbacks in college football last year and would probably have been a first day draft pick in this year's NFL draft if he had decided to leave school early, but he chose to remain to Georgia and play one more year. Or, at least that's what he said at the time. In fact, it appears that Oliver basically checked out of school after the football season ended and didn't really care about going to class very much during the spring - as he is now leaving the school and entering the NFL supplemental draft after failing to meet NCAA eligibility requirements. So should we spend a 2nd or 3rd rounder in '08 to secure his services? :applause: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
909997 Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 no//................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Lloyd Christmas Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 if hes good thats fine. giving up a draft pick for him is the same as using a draft pick on him. but thats only if hes worth it. but i have no problem with young talented cornerbacks, hopefully no one else does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onnie007 Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 Sounds like a good young corner but I think we have enough corners already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyf316 Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 So should we spend a 2nd or 3rd rounder in '08 to secure his services? :applause: You won't need to. He'll be a year out of shape with no current film. He's left school early because he isn't adult enough to handle college. There's no way he ends up on anybody's draft board above the 5th round with those dings on his character. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace_73 Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 You won't need to. He'll be a year out of shape with no current film. He's left school early because he isn't adult enough to handle college. There's no way he ends up on anybody's draft board above the 5th round with those dings on his character. No he wont. The NFL Draft and NFL Supplemental Draft are two different things. We would get him for this year but lose a draft pick for next years draft depending on which round we take him in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
909997 Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 do we really need any more DB's? id a Dlinemen enters draft early let me know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsManNJ Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 Maybe if they feel he is that good then take a chance on him. Only if he is actually as good as he seems. But than means Springs will most likely be gone if we do do this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earl Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 Do it for a 3rd. he'd be cheap. he's solid w/ potential. and he could sit a year behind springs. so next year we'd have smoot, rogers and oliver. young, cheap and solid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panel Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 This would be an option if we wanted to get rid of Springs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phishisthegreatstuff Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 nah keep our picks...and plus gibbs prob wouldn't draft him anyways because of his back grades. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skins84 Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 This kid is definately a good player. He woulda been a 1-2 round pick if he came out before the draft. depending on what we're doing with springs, he is definately worth a 2nd round pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyf316 Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 No he wont. The NFL Draft and NFL Supplemental Draft are two different things. We would get him for this year but lose a draft pick for next years draft depending on which round we take him in. Sorry, I misread that. What's the lowest possible round we can take him in for this supplemental? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petedaddy Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 Sorry, I misread that. What's the lowest possible round we can take him in for this supplemental? You submit a bid based on what round you would take the guy in. So if we think he's worth a fourth rounder NEXT year, then we submit a bid saying we'll take him in the fourth round of the supplemental draft. If no other team has submitted a bid for him, then we would get him, and we would lose our fourth round draft pick next year, but we would have the guy's services this year. If another team also submits a 4th round bid for him, then priority is given to the team with the worse record. Ahmad Brooks out of UVa is a notable guy drafted this way by the Bengals last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XxSpearheadxX Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 Yes Yes Yes. We are not talking about a 1st rounder here... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrunkenMaster Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 Here is some info on him. Sounds like the size and speed GW likes. http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/profile.php?pyid=10669 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtySkin21 Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 we DON'T have a 4th rounder next year to give up, duh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtySkin21 Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 but i'll grab a CB anytime if he is good because they can make a difference instantly. adding depth also adds competition. Just like if there is any D lineman that WOULDA been a 1st or second rounder. we should thinkg about taking him if hes gonna make a difference for this team. it shouldn't matter if he came out of a field in mexico, as long as he can be long term and be a playmaker,i'll take him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurgundyMalaise Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 Man I'm sayin, this should be something to look into. We might need some insurance if Springs is on his way out. Dude obviously has some kinda tiff with us right now. He he has first-round potential, I say go for it. Springs is makin me nervous. Plus, he played at Georgia, so he plays a physical style as well. GW might wanna look into this kid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCsportsfan53 Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 we DON'T have a 4th rounder next year to give up, duh. Not true (for once). We have all our 08 draft picks at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrFan Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 Any possible steal at DE in this supplemental draft ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYSkinsfan82 Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 This might be something to look into. Getting a potential star DB a year early not a bad idea. Really you cant have enough dbs on our roster. The Question is Shawn Springs, As I look at this now there is some issues going on there and acquiring a Potential star might be something to think about. Springs is old and think he going to cause problems in the locker room this year. Springs=Liability Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mardi gras skin Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 This is the guy that held Calvin Johnson to 2 catches for 13 yards last year. If Johnson is Superman, Oliver is kryptonite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Day Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 For a third he sounds like a steal but I would expect someone like the Gmen to take a serious look at him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redshu Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 I'm sorry, you can't meet NCAA eligibility requirements at Georgia? Are you kidding me? Yeah, lets take a flyer on a guy who can't meet NCAA eligibility requirements at Georgia. I think if you've attended university you understand that football players on the most part aren't really held accountable from a grade perspective and they get a lot of help from "tutors", but come on. You can't meet eligibility requirements at Georgia. Hell, Aaron Brooks managed to make it through UVA, which has a reputable academic reputation..........Georgia?..........Please, the guy could probably qualify for the special olympics. IrunfastIrunfastIrunfast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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