PCS Posted April 27, 2023 Share Posted April 27, 2023 Whoa. Here we ago already and, well, again. As most know this is what the name implies. A quick quick reference thread to Washington's draft picks this year with info and links to discussions and more info,(and videos many times), about those picks and other draft day subjects. It's no meant for discussion just a spot if you need some info real fast and sort of a directory for the discussions. Okay. Here we go and here's hoping for a fun draft. Washington Commanders 2023 UDFA's NFL Draft Watch Thread- There Is a Party in this post. 2023 Comprehensive Draft Thread 2023 ES GMS Mock Draft Mock draft Thread -------------------------------- Round 1 (Pick 16) EMMANUEL FORBES CB MISSISSIPPI STATE HEIGHT 6’ 1’’ WEIGHT 166 lbs ARM 32 1/4’’ HAND 8 1/2’’ Quote Analysis By Lance Zierlein NFL Analyst Draft Projection Rounds 1-2 NFL Comparison Cam Dantzler Overview Forbes is long, can run and has a talent for taking the ball away, which means he has a chance to become a coveted cornerback. However, his wire-thin frame does not work in his favor. Forbes’ instincts and recognition are fun to watch. He pounces on quick-game throws and has the ball skills to take the ball away. He’s highly capable in all forms of zone coverage and operates out of press-man, but is inconsistent matching the release and staying in phase with routes through sharp cuts. His slender build and lack of tackle strength will make him a target for opposing running games. Forbes could become an early starter with quality ball production, but teams might need to expect some up-and-down performances. Strengths Two-hand jabs keep receivers occupied in press. Plays with smooth side-shuffle technique in deep zone. Above average pre-snap play recognition. Instincts allow for quick read-and-react jumps on the throw. Swings arm through catch point to separate the football. Soft hands with the ability to leap and win at the high point. Uses his length as an effective recovery tool. Can be hard to throw over the top of him. Posted 14 career interceptions with six returned for touchdowns. *Click Link For More* NFL.com Prospect Info Welcome To The Commanders Emmanuel Forbes ----------------------------------------------------- Round 2 Pick 16 (47 overall) NFL.com prospect info page Jartavius Martin CB Illinois HEIGHT 5’ 11’’ WEIGHT 194 lbs ARM 31 1/8’’ HAND 9 5/8’’ Prospect Grade 6.22 Will Eventually Be Average Starter Production Score 62 2023 Combine CB Rank: 15th Athleticism Score *est 84 2023 Combine CB Rank: 3rd Total Score 74 2023 Combine CB Rank: 6th 40-Yard Dash 4.46 10-Yard Split 1.47 Seconds Vertical Jump 44’’ Broad Jump 11’ 1’’ 3-Cone Drill -- 20-Yd Shuttle -- Bench Press 15 Quote NFL Analyst Draft Projection Round 3 Overview Versatile cornerback/safety prospect with the size and physical talent to play nickel back or align as a deep safety. A buttery smooth hip swivel allows him to glide and transition effectively from his pedal, but he has just average route recognition to stay connected to clever route runners. Martin’s speed and explosiveness at the NFL Scouting Combine was eye-catching, but he needs to play consistently to that speed on the field. A team will need to decide where to play him, but he has the potential to become an early contributor and a starter further down the road. Strengths Desired NFL body type with good size/length. Offers nickelback and safety versatility. Oily hips provide free-flowing transitions. Nimble feet to stay in phase with the route. Burst to close includes soft hands and plus ball skills. Has the range to play over the top as a safety. Punches and separates to free himself in run support. *Click above Link for more* Welcome to the Commanders Jartavius Martin -------------------------------------------------- Round 3 Pick 34 (97 overall) RICKY STROMBERG C ARKANSAS HEIGHT 6’ 3’’ WEIGHT 306 lbs ARM 33 1/4’’ HAND 9 3/4’’ Prospect Grade 6.22 Will Eventually Be Average Starter Production Score 69 2023 Combine C Rank: 4th Athleticism Score *est 86 2023 Combine C Rank: 1st Total Score 80 2023 Combine C Rank: 3rd 40-Yard Dash 5.26 Seconds 10-Yard Split 1.81 Seconds Vertical Jump 32.5’’ Broad Jump 9’ 3’’ NFL.com Player Profile Quote By Lance Zierlein NFL Analyst Draft Projection Round 4 Overview Center prospect with enough athleticism and strength to be considered scheme independent. Early impressions could leave evaluators unimpressed with his lack of control at times; however, his process and results should quickly grow on them. Stromberg generates decent movement at the point of attack and is well-schooled with landmarks as a zone blocker. His waist-bending causes inconsistencies with his mirror and recoveries in protection. He has an innate feel for angles and positioning that leads to some unexpected block wins. Stromberg has a chance to become a starting center with the flexibility to play guard if needed. Strengths Makes calls up front with great awareness. Plays with early leverage and leg drive moving forward. Hits lateral landmarks taking opponent diagonally. Gritty to fight through contact imbalance and continue sustaining. Consistent timing working up to linebackers. Instincts to find additional work that helps spring runs. Keeps head on a swivel in search of rushers from either gap. Athleticism to flip feet and redirect to back-side rusher. *Click Link for more* Welcome to the Commanders Ricky Stromberg ----------------------------------------------- Round 4 Pick 16 (118 overall) BRAEDEN DANIELS UTAH G HEIGHT 6’ 4’’ WEIGHT 294 lbs ARM 33’’ HAND 9 3/8’’ Production Score 63 2023 Combine G Rank: 13th Athleticism Score *est 80 2023 Combine G Rank: 7th Total Score 73 2023 Combine G Rank: 13th Combine Results u-unofficial 40-Yard Dash 4.99 Seconds. 10-Yard Split 1.71 Seconds Vertical Jump 30.5’’ Broad Jump. 9’ 1’’ 3-Cone Drill 7.53 Seconds 20-Yd Shuttle 4.6 Seconds NFL.com Draft Profile Quote BRAEDEN DANIELS UTAH G HEIGHT 6’ 4’’ WEIGHT 294 lbs ARM 33’’ HAND 9 3/8’’ Production Score 63 2023 Combine G Rank: 13th Athleticism Score *est 80 2023 Combine G Rank: 7th Total Score 73 2023 Combine G Rank: 13th Combine Results u-unofficial 40-Yard Dash 4.99 Seconds. 10-Yard Split 1.71 Seconds Vertical Jump 30.5’’ Broad Jump. 9’ 1’’ 3-Cone Drill 7.53 Seconds 20-Yd Shuttle 4.6 Seconds Quote NFL Analyst Draft Projection Round 4 NFL Comparison Hakeem Adeniji Overview Active, athletic offensive lineman offering room for development at guard or tackle. Daniels is an impactful down blocker with the quickness to handle zone-blocking duties. Firing out and sustaining drive blocks, however, will require much better patience and footwork to keep from whiffing or falling off blocks. Small hands prevent him from latching in as a run blocker or in pass protection, but flurrying hands and a tenacious mirror help him stay in front of rushers. Position versatility and correctable issues could raise Daniels’ draft profile as a middle-rounder with upside. Strengths Crashes into down block with momentum and leverage. Plays with decent bend and athleticism. Lateral quickness to play a gap over as move blocker. Potential to become an effective work-up blocker. Instinctive and intelligent in protection. Tenacious to mirror and jab throughout the rep. Recovers quickly when he gets beat. Squeezes B-gap with effective pass-and-receive twist defense. *Click Link For More* Welcome To The Commanders --------------------------------------------------------- Round 5 Pick 2 (137 overall) KJ HENRY CLEMSON EDGE CBS Sports Tracker Player Profile Quote Looks the part as a strong EDGE. Three-down type who's better against the run than anything else. Pass-rush move arsenal is almost non-existent. Will win at times simply due to his frame + power. Will be 25 as a rookie. (Chris Trapasso) Quote Draft Scouting Report: Rating: 76.44 (Chance to start) Pro Comparison: Lorenzo Carter Accolades: 2022: Second-team All-ACC Summary: K.J. Henry has good waist bend at the high side of his rush and is capable of turning speed to power. However, he needs to develop more secondary pass-rush moves. Henry has limited pass-rush production but peels off to impact pass lanes when his rush does not get home. Strengths: Impacts pass lanes when rush does not get home Good waist bend at the high side of his rush Good job of turning speed to power Weaknesses: Limited pass-rush production Average-to-below average top-end speed Below-average quickness Needs to develop more secondary pass-rush moves Combine Results: 40-Yard Dash: 4.63 seconds Vertical: 31.5 inches Broad Jump: 9 feet, 4 inches *Click Link for more* Welcome To The Washington Commanders KJ Henry ----------------------------------------------- Round 6 Pick (193 overall) Chris Rodriguez Jr. RB Kentucky NFLcom Player Profile Prospect Info COLLEGE Kentucky HEIGHT 6’ 0’’ WEIGHT 217 lbs ARM 30 5/8’’ HAND 8 5/8’’ Production Score 71 2023 Combine RB Rank: 15th Athleticism Score *est 73 2023 Combine RB Rank: 12th Total Score 74 2023 Combine RB Rank: 12th Bench Press 19 Reps Quote Overview Rodriguez is a powerful runner, but he lacks the burst and creativity to become anything more than a downhill grinder. He has the size and mentality to do the dirty work between the tackles, but it could be a challenge for him to get to and through the hole quickly in the NFL. He’s a physical blitz protector, so teams might envision a role for him as a second-half battering ram and third-down quarterback protector. Strengths Two-time team captain. Thick frame with ability to pick up tough yards. Makes tacklers feel his size at impact. Stays square getting through downhill cuts. Low success rate guaranteed for arm-tacklers. Stays on his feet through heavy angle strikes. Allows lead blockers to do their work. Steps up with force against incoming rushers. *Click Link For More* Welcome to the Commanders Chris Rodriguez Jr. -------------------------------------------- Round 7 Pick 16 (233 overall) ANDRE JONES JR. LOUISIANA EDGE HEIGHT 6’ 4 1/2’’ WEIGHT 248 lbs ARM 34 1/4’’ HAND 10’’ NFL.com Player Profile Production Score 52 2023 Combine EDGE Rank: 33rd Athleticism Score *est 56 2023 Combine EDGE Rank: 34th Total Score 53 2023 Combine EDGE Rank: 35th Prospect Grade 5.69 Candidate For Bottom Of Roster Or Practice Squad Quote Overview Long-limbed edge defender with an angular frame and a willingness to take on all comers. Jones’ production might not jump off the page, but he’s athletic and uses his length to put himself in position to make tackles. Jones could use more strength in his lower half both as a run defender and pass rusher. While they aren’t sustained, there are flashes of rush potential that might create a roster opportunity after a year on a practice squad. Strengths Adequate size with good length along the edge. Punches and separates from blocker before seeking out the ball-carrier. Quick feet to dart around traffic looking for the tackle. Attacks blockers with forceful hands and lead shoulder. Decent three-step speed to the top of the rush arc. Hits sudden inside stride to attack the B-gap. Transitions from run defender to pass rusher quickly. *Click link For More* Welcome to the Commanders Andre Jones 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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