2015 NFL Comprehensive Draft Database

[lavar1156]

If RGIII doesn't get better over the next two years we should trade the farm for Hackenberg in 2016.

[Always A Commander Never A Captain]

I want another Bashaud Breeland. I don't know if our Breeland will pan out, but a corner that's physical and can tackle? That's how a D goes from good to great. Really wanted both Kyle Fuller and Xavier Rhodes in 2013 and 2014 drafts, but neither even made it out of the 1st round. Seattle's corners are physical, Ike Taylor on the Steelers is always physical, Bears had some great defenses with Charles Tillman.

So let's say Breeland does pan out. Tracy Porter is injury prone, is on his 4th team in 4 years, he might not pan out. Hall, hopefully has a good season, but he's on the wrong side of 30. Regardless of Breeland working out, we could really use another developmental corner.

[JaxJoe]

Here I believe is an excellent article that talks about Michigan safety, Kurtis Drummond.  But is also an excellent article that discusses why a type of safety like Kurtis fits in a defense like ours (or, what we're trying to achieve this season by adding more 1-gap pressure.  . In another thread I discussed how we are currently playing at least one of our DE as a 1-gap each snap.  I mentioned how we are playing a 4-3 format using a seven man front (3-4) providing pressure from three points (Left, Right, Middle) while the NT appears to be always in a 2-gap technique (typical for a base 3-4).

 

But I like how this article ties in these concepts with the role of the safety and how Drummond supports this.  Theres a nice quote from Belicheck that breaks it down.  These concepts Belicheck is trying to implement is what Haslett elluded to when he was brought in regarding no specific title for our safeties (strong or free).  So I learned a little in this article about coverage philosophy whether in a 1-gap (4-3) or a 2-gap (3-4).  Also mentions how you can play a 1-gap 3-4 but you need a LB to take the free gap which is what I also wrote about: how Perry Riley is up a lot and Keenan Robinson is in coverage.

 

http://www.nepatriotsdraft.com/2014/08/potential-patriots-in-the-2015-nfl-draft-kurtis-drummond.html#more-31875

[Dukes and Skins]

If RGIII doesn't get better over the next two years we should trade the farm for Hackenberg in 2016.

 

Only took 2 pages for this to happen

[AlvinWaltonIsMyBoy]

Jamison Crowder for president.  Love that kid as a prospect.

[skinny21]

Our oline (still) looks like a liability, though I like the potential of Long, Moses and even LeRibeus. Another tackle to compete with Moses next year might be smart (and give us a nice option if a starter goes down). C though is a different story.

If Clark holds up (may need his snaps limited to some degree) and Rambo continues to show growth, I wouldn't be shocked if we push S down on the list of needs.

I like the Dline, and we we have some youth in Baker/Jenkins/Geathers and Kearse, but I think it would be beneficial to pick up a stud there.

A mid round corner to groom would make sense, IMO.

A pass catching TE (that isn't a complete liability blocking) would alleviate Reed's health concerns.

[Koolblue13]

If we're drafting in the first half of round one, I'd like to see us get after a Safety(unless the talent isn't there, then look to the Dline).

 

If we're drafting in the second half of the first, I'd like to target G/T.

 

Late round QB, CB, S, TE and any possible O/D line that may fall.

 

I am strangely comfortable with our LBs and the depth. I'm not sold that Rak is out of here just yet.

[darrelgreenie]

Ranking position group by priority:

 

-OL Interior OL/RT depending on Moses and Long

- Disruptive DL

-Safety

-TE

-CB

-WR

[Koolblue13]

Ranking position group by priority:

 

-OL Interior OL/RT depending on Moses and Long

- Disruptive DL

-Safety

-TE

-CB

-WR

If JJ can make a leap this year, I would argue flipping DL and S. That would give us two good young players on the D line and only one at S.

 

I'd still personally lead with S, but can see either side of it.

[RemoveSnyder]

Just got a chance to watch the Oklahoma vs. La Tech game. 

 

Adam Shead had a good game. He plays LG, wears #74, a guy to watch. As LG, he's often the lineman tasked to be the pulling guard, kickout or blast the hole. The bucket step is on-point, the shuffle steps down the line are on-target, he gets to the right spot and he can drive a defender back (albeit, La Tech). He's just not the most sudden.

 

He's not the most quick or agile guy. It's pretty easy to see, eyeball test, that someone like AJ Cann (South Carolina) gets off the ball a good bit more suddenly, and likewise, can move to the 2nd level more quickly. Cann is more slender looking than Shead, weighs less too, according to the profile pages.

 

However, you do see the experience of Shead come through the play. The first step is at the correct angle, the stalking technique puts him in the right spot to get a piece of the defender, he's under control because he knows where to go, where to be. 

 

So that experience, he's started games since the 2011 season, started all in 2012, would have started all in 2013, sans an injury preventing 3 games. 

 

He's not a top of the list guy, but worth looking at.  

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Uh, little note on Jordan Phillips, NT ( 0 / 1 - Tech), #80. Noticed this big fella during the 1st quarter with an outstanding move into the backfield and a tackle-for-loss on the LA Tech RB, Kenneth Dixon, who is somewhat of a name himself. 

 

It was kind-of an "Ole" side-step to the inside, "shooting" a gap, then Phillips readjusted around the La Tech o-lineman to crash into the RB (TFL). Phillips moved with incredible agility given he's 6'6" and 334 lbs.

 

And interestingly, he's a redshirt Sophomore despite this being his 3rd year of active playing. He had his initial Freshman year of 2011 as the redshirt, played in 2012, but received a medical redshirt ("hardship") during 2013 for an injury, after playing 4 games. He did have surgery to his back. But if the week 1 game is any gauge, he looks fully functional. 

 

So, again, experience with an added chip on the shoulder to make up for lost time. This guy looks to have legit physical abilities. I'd expect him to declare if he has a statistical breakout year. 

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Eric Striker is probably on many a-shortlist for defensive players, in this 2015 eligible draft. I'll tell you something, I like him as a Rover SS. Obviously you want to take advantage of his pass-rushing and blitzing prowess. So, you got find ways to get him up to the LOS. You got to blitz him in order to get him after the QB, which he does well.

 

In that, you can get creative, switching the alignments from which he can line-up, as well as the angle from which he can come. 

 

But even within the Oklahoma "3-4" or 50 Front (5-2), he does get flexed out to the slot a good bit and even stacks behind the line a few times. Mostly he's the Sam OLB in the odd front, rushing from a stand-up two-point staggered stance. 

 

I like the idea of moving him around, but rolled up more often than not, in a Polamalu type role. He doesn't have the same speed as Polo, few do, nor that same explosion, I'd venture a guess. But few safeties can say that they rush the edge, as a pass-rushing OLB, like Striker can. 

 

And you all should know, but I'll tell you anyway, he was decorated during his High School career in Florida as a pass-rushing / sack specialist, setting the school record (Armwood HS) with 42 career sacks. 

 

He knows how to get after the QB.

 

Size is really the factor for a "position change."

Yet, like I say, he's already used in many ways like a Rover. So I like him at SS. He's a hybrid by nature. But he's not playing OLB for us.

 

Maybe a 4-3 team would use him in a 4-3 / 4-2 scheme as a Will LB. Again, obviously use him as a predominate blitzer, maybe originally starring in "nascar" sub-packages.

 

However, the way the Skins roll back their SS based on certain looks, will rotate the safeties, the way Haz requires more drop-back coverage-esque stuff, I don't think S. Campbell would readily pick him. Not unless he proved it on tape with a real position switch. But, the way Oklahoma uses him, that seems to be his niche. I fails to see why you wouldn't want to replicate that. I just don't see that type of position or role being handed out by the Skins.  

 

I'll be interested in seeing how he tests physically, because limitations in the high-end category of speed and quickness will likely limit who would be willing to use him as a safety. Likewise, interested in seeing how the proprietary drills for safety work out, if tested. 

 

I like Striker. 

[Thekyle1591]

RG has to be a priority, and IMO, so does center. Kory just isn't big enough to be a quality center. It takes a very special player to be a starting NFL linemen at 6"2 290, and I don't think Kory is that kind of guy.

For RG, a guy like Arie Koundijo is the type of dude we need to add. Big, can move and has refined pass rushing technique.

[LVSkinz]

RG has to be a priority, and IMO, so does center. Kory just isn't big enough to be a quality center. It takes a very special player to be a starting NFL linemen at 6"2 290, and I don't think Kory is that kind of guy.

For RG, a guy like Arie Koundijo is the type of dude we need to add. Big, can move and has refined pass rushing technique.

Given that he's already an accomplished offensive lineman that versatility has to make him a top 10 pick.

Just got a chance to watch the Oklahoma vs. La Tech game.

Adam Shead had a good game. He plays LG, wears #74, a guy to watch. As LG, he's often the lineman tasked to be the pulling guard, kickout or blast the hole. The bucket step is on-point, the shuffle steps down the line are on-target, he gets to the right spot and he can drive a defender back (albeit, La Tech). He's just not the most sudden.

He's not the most quick or agile guy. It's pretty easy to see, eyeball test, that someone like AJ Cann (South Carolina) gets off the ball a good bit more suddenly, and likewise, can move to the 2nd level more quickly. Cann is more slender looking than Shead, weighs less too, according to the profile pages.

However, you do see the experience of Shead come through the play. The first step is at the correct angle, the stalking technique puts him in the right spot to get a piece of the defender, he's under control because he knows where to go, where to be.

So that experience, he's started games since the 2011 season, started all in 2012, would have started all in 2013, sans an injury preventing 3 games.

He's not a top of the list guy, but worth looking at.

...

Uh, little note on Jordan Phillips, NT ( 0 / 1 - Tech), #80. Noticed this big fella during the 1st quarter with an outstanding move into the backfield and a tackle-for-loss on the LA Tech RB, Kenneth Dixon, who is somewhat of a name himself.

It was kind-of an "Ole" side-step to the inside, "shooting" a gap, then Phillips readjusted around the La Tech o-lineman to crash into the RB (TFL). Phillips moved with incredible agility given he's 6'6" and 334 lbs.

And interestingly, he's a redshirt Sophomore despite this being his 3rd year of active playing. He had his initial Freshman year of 2011 as the redshirt, played in 2012, but received a medical redshirt ("hardship") during 2013 for an injury, after playing 4 games. He did have surgery to his back. But if the week 1 game is any gauge, he looks fully functional.

So, again, experience with an added chip on the shoulder to make up for lost time. This guy looks to have legit physical abilities. I'd expect him to declare if he has a statistical breakout year.

...

Eric Striker is probably on many a-shortlist for defensive players, in this 2015 eligible draft. I'll tell you something, I like him as a Rover SS. Obviously you want to take advantage of his pass-rushing and blitzing prowess. So, you got find ways to get him up to the LOS. You got to blitz him in order to get him after the QB, which he does well.

In that, you can get creative, switching the alignments from which he can line-up, as well as the angle from which he can come.

But even within the Oklahoma "3-4" or 50 Front (5-2), he does get flexed out to the slot a good bit and even stacks behind the line a few times. Mostly he's the Sam OLB in the odd front, rushing from a stand-up two-point staggered stance.

I like the idea of moving him around, but rolled up more often than not, in a Polamalu type role. He doesn't have the same speed as Polo, few do, nor that same explosion, I'd venture a guess. But few safeties can say that they rush the edge, as a pass-rushing OLB, like Striker can.

And you all should know, but I'll tell you anyway, he was decorated during his High School career in Florida as a pass-rushing / sack specialist, setting the school record (Armwood HS) with 42 career sacks.

He knows how to get after the QB.

Size is really the factor for a "position change."

Yet, like I say, he's already used in many ways like a Rover. So I like him at SS. He's a hybrid by nature. But he's not playing OLB for us.

Maybe a 4-3 team would use him in a 4-3 / 4-2 scheme as a Will LB. Again, obviously use him as a predominate blitzer, maybe originally starring in "nascar" sub-packages.

However, the way the Skins roll back their SS based on certain looks, will rotate the safeties, the way Haz requires more drop-back coverage-esque stuff, I don't think S. Campbell would readily pick him. Not unless he proved it on tape with a real position switch. But, the way Oklahoma uses him, that seems to be his niche. I fails to see why you wouldn't want to replicate that. I just don't see that type of position or role being handed out by the Skins.

I'll be interested in seeing how he tests physically, because limitations in the high-end category of speed and quickness will likely limit who would be willing to use him as a safety. Likewise, interested in seeing how the proprietary drills for safety work out, if tested.

I like Striker.

Striker might be Thomas Davis only durable.

[RemoveSnyder]

Everybody knows about Melvin Gordon III. At least you should.

 

...

But I'm also interested in their offensive line, obviously, they are well coached year in - year out. Two guys from the above video:

 

Dan Voltz, center, #70. Or "centre" for GHH.

&

Dallas Lewallen, LG, #73.

 

Both lineman are just technically sound, both have the requisite size and most importantly, are effective. And since there's little sizzle with Lewallen's name, you're talking about some potential value. Subdued athleticism there for #73.

 

Voltz would be a surprise early entrant, if he chose to do so. He's a redshirt Soph., is eligible.

 

But you can see the wrestling background really come through the film with how he uses his hands and jerks guys to the ground for a takedown. It's kind-of funny the number of times I saw him leverage a guy to the ground while at arms length away. Just wonderful hand placement and grip, strong hands. Dare I say that his grip and control of the defenders "chest-plate" and jersey reminds me of Jeff Bostic.

 

Look at how Voltz barks out the checks at the LOS. Watch him and you'll see a play where he takes a perfect Zone step, realizes in an instant that the defender (DT) who played a certain shaded technique was covered up and then absorbed by the RG and he seamlessly slides to the 2nd level and picks up the backside LB, walls him off, creates a lane for a good gain.

 

Just simple stuff like knowing that a combo block was pointless there in that situation and he was best served downfield to open up more yardage. Good stuff by Voltz in the LSU game. 

 

Voltz was a well thought-of H.S. offensive lineman, a player recognized nationally, and he's earned playing time early on in his Wisconsin career. Voltz is one of the top players, of his respective class, for center. 

...

Interestingly both Voltz and Lewallen split time as the starting center last year. 

[SemperFi Skins]

Flipping channels and caught the first half of the Clemson vs SC State game... One player who stood out for me on Clemsons D was Soph Safety Jayron Kearse, nephew of 'The Freak' Jevon Kearse...

6'4 210... Was covering guys like a blanket and had a few batted passes. I was saying to myself he reminded of Sean Taylor and then ironically the announcers said the same thing.

He was a 4-star recruit and was listed as the #16 player in the nation...

Wonder when he'll leave school...

[RemoveSnyder]

One of the guys to watch, WR, Devon Cajuste for Stanford, #89. He's a very good athlete, made some amazing catches last year, easily an outside X. 

 

I'll be watching Peat so I might miss a bunch of other stuff. I don't think I ever saw Peat totally dominate an entire game from start to finish, last year. And I mean, just lock someone down during pass-pro. He was a bit up-and-down in pass=pro last year. Today would be a good time to do so. 

[Bonez3]

O-Line is the most obvious need IMO. Not far behind is Safety. Seems pretty simple to me.

Either order based on valuation

[Dukes and Skins]

Excited to watch Joey Bosa tonight for OSU. Absolute stud 

[Paul Cumberland]

HogsHaven.com ‏@HogsHaven  3m

Washington Redskins 2015 College Profiles: Dakota "Dak" Prescott, QB http://sbnation.com/e/5877146 

[RemoveSnyder]

Ekpre-Olomu with an amazing INT. 

[RemoveSnyder]

Can someone please explain to me why North Carolina is rank #21 in the nation? 

... AlvinWaltonIsmyBoy? 

[RemoveSnyder]

Bo Schembechler is rolling over in his grave. 

[AlvinWaltonIsMyBoy]

Can someone please explain to me why North Carolina is rank #21 in the nation? 

... AlvinWaltonIsmyBoy? 

Actually, UNC struggled against Liberty last week.  But Liberty turned the ball over a bunch in the final twenty minutes, and UNC covered the spread.  I guess the voters didn't watch the game, and we moved up from 23 to 21.

 

I would say some of the hype surrounds our perceived weapons on offense (big WRs, good backs including freshman Elijah Hood) and our return game with Ryan Swtizer.  Also, we have an excellent punter.

 

At QB, Marquise Williams finished the year strong and we have Mitch Trubisky, a redshirt freshman whom a lot of inside guys thought would win the job outright.

 

I think they glossed over the fact that our OL is very young, and our DL is smallish.  Our DBs are great on paper, but they still seem to get confused a lot and give up big chunks.

 

For me, the Larry Fedora era has been nothing but hype.  We continue to make clown penalties, and our play calling seems like a mixed bag of horizontal passes, too few runs, with no real rhyme or reason to when/why we call certain plays.  We lose games we aren't supposed to, and we never beat anyone we aren't supposed to.

 

Fedora's spread seems to move at a snail's pace compared to say Clemson's, and I am still surprised by our lack of cohesion on both sides of the ball.  And our overall team speed just looks poor.

 

In short, I'm not a big Fedora fan, and I have no idea why we are ranked at all.  I'm glad we have a bye next week so I don't have to watch.

[Est.1974]

Ranking position group by priority:

-OL Interior OL/RT depending on Moses and Long

- Disruptive DL

-Safety

I'd go along with this grouping.

The OL is a complete unknown right now to us. Moses, Long plus LeRib for that matter. A trio of recent third rounders that could still either flunk or flourish. So it's wait and see on those.

A dominant OC would be great.

So, OC plus S could be had as value picks in the 2nd-4th round range, freeing up our opening pick on that DL playmaker.

I look forward to following his thread as you guys provide great information on the upcoming prospects.

[Boss_Hogg]

I'm not a big college football guy.

 

Can you all point a brother in the right direction to learn more about quality right tackles and safeties in the NCAA?

 

The Skins need a RT and safeties BADLY...and from the looks of today's game, we may end up with a very high first rounder. 

[skinsforlife101]

If RGIII doesn't get better over the next two years we should trade the farm for Hackenberg in 2016.

 

Big PSU fan like Hackenberg (aka Hack) a lot.  Fun watching him develop. Has a cannon for an arm, quick release, stays cool in the pocket.  Right now if I had to make a comparison to an NFL Player I would say a more athletic version of Big Ben.  Hack needs to develop more tends to try to do to much a forces the ball in tight windows.