Lions currently sowed up the 8th overall pick

[Gulf of Brazil]

As much as I respect Twentyman, he is way off here IMO.

It'll all depend on if we stay at the current draft slots and who's available but I understand where you're coming from.

I thought Smitty got exceptional value with his two picks so far in the SportsHoopla's mock draft by selecting OT Taylor and CB Oruwariye.

 

[Gulf of Brazil]

You pretty much got them in order of preference. I think Lawrence is out though as I cant see us selecting a NT in the first few rounds.

He's listed your guy Daylon Mack though and I like that kid quite a lot if he's there in rounds 5-6.

 

[Old Lion]

He's listed your guy Daylon Mack though and I like that kid quite a lot if he's there in rounds 5-6.

No way he will go before that. Round 5 might be early too as he is a developmental guy.

 

[Gulf of Brazil]

Bucky Brooks' top 5 2019 NFL Draft prospects by position 3.0

LINEBACKERS

Pratt is a converted defensive back (spent his first two college seasons at safety) with the speed, quickness and athleticism to create impact plays as a sideline-to-sideline rover. The N.C. State product is a dynamic blitzer with solid skills in pass coverage.

SAFETIES

This group is well-stocked with high-IQ playmakers bringing instincts and ball skills. Abram is a heavy hitter with a knack for getting to the ball. He is an enforcer between the hashes, but exhibits the requisite ball skills and instincts to play in the deep middle, as well. With Abram also flashing blitzing ability and run-stopping skills as a box defender, he is an intriguing puzzle piece to add to a defense. Rapp is a high-IQ deep defender with excellent anticipation, awareness and instincts. He has a knack for getting around the football, which leads to a number of interceptions and deflections in the middle of the field. Savage could be the hidden gem of the group as an A-plus athlete with outstanding speed, quickness and range. He not only displays numbers-to-numbers range as a deep defender, but he's an aggressive run stopper with an enforcer's mentality near the box. Adderley is a natural ballhawk with cornerback-like cover skills. He can check wide receivers and tight ends in the slot or man the deep middle as a pure center fielder in a single-high-safety defense. Although his size is a bit of a concern in run defense, the Delaware star shows enough courage and toughness to be a dependable player in the box. Gardner-Johnson is a high-end slot defender with outstanding instincts, awareness and playmaking ability. He excels at making "bang-bang" hits on the perimeter, particularly when he's sitting in zone coverage on heavy passing downs. With Gardner-Johnson also showcasing natural pass-rush skills on a handful of blitzes, he could be the missing link for a couple of teams searching for a difference maker at the nickelback position.

 

[Gulf of Brazil]

^^^^

I still believe that BQ drafts another Safety this year early on (as in Day 2 and depending who's off the board).

 

[Rollingthndr]

As a very wise man once told me, "Let the draft fall to you, Do Not go chasing".

You been talking to TPaul again?

 

[Rollingthndr]

Brian Burns is so much more than an explosive, athletic freak; he’s a technician committed to improving | NFL Draft news and analysis | Pro Football Focus

Brian Burns EDGE Florida State - Draft Player Profile | The Draft Network

BB_72; Burns fits more as a true 3-4 scheme Edge/OLB than MP multiple versatile scheme

Burns ranks 105th among edge rushers in run stop percentage at 5.4%. Montez Sweat ranks 1st at 12.7%.

So this guy is a dark horse at #8?

 

[Rollingthndr]

^^^^

I still believe that BQ drafts another Safety this year early on (as in Day 2 and depending who's off the board).

Safety is a thin position with the retirement of Quin. Gonna miss that guy. He gave us years of high quality play without ever really getting injured.

 

[Gulf of Brazil]

As a very wise man once told me, "Let the draft fall to you, Do Not go chasing".

You been talking to TPaul again?

confuse Smitty with TPaul.

 

[Old Lion]

So this guy is a dark horse at #8?

Lets hope not.

 

[broncosmitty]

Excellent choices, imo. I don't believe you could have gone wrong with any of the three as the pick in the 2nd round.

I'm eyeing Thornhill or Savage with our third/88.


Savage is small, but kinda seems like an easy transition from Glover.


Kaden Smith being in the mix too.


I'd be happy if any of three are there in real life.

 

[broncosmitty]

confuse Smitty with TPaul.

I could start posting my Lions themed art projects.

 

[broncosmitty]

Not if Quinnan Williams or Allen also sat at 6. Outside of Murray I am not a big fan of any qb in this draft. However, I would have taken him for the votes.

We should vote on 2017's Mock when we finish this one.



I think that'd be fun. Two years is enough to write off a lot of picks or see their value.

 

[broncosmitty]

No way he will go before that. Round 5 might be early too as he is a developmental guy.

Sackmaster Supreme, Sutton Smith sounds stuckwith special teamS.


Sixth sor seventh?

 

[Old Lion]

Sackmaster Supreme, Sutton Smith sounds stuckwith special teamS.

Sixth sor seventh?

Definitely worth a late round pick. Type of player MP likes. He can play multiple roles in the hybrid defense and is very productive. I doubt MP cares that he is a hair short. Especially if he can develop into a WILL.

 

[Gulf of Brazil]

I'm eyeing Thornhill or Savage with our third/88.


Savage is small, but kinda seems like an easy transition from Glover.

I don't believe you could go wrong with whichever one happens to be there (if either/one are available). Thornhill gives you an emergency outside presence as a No.2 having started out as a CB. Thornhill also has a little bit of size advantage but I don't think that is a detriment to Savage by any means. Imo, Thornhill's tackling has issues at times when comparing the two. Both obviously need to develop better route recognition/diagnosing skills but I'd give Savage the advantage here. Both have very good footwork when transitioning but I'd give Savage the advantage here also due to his slightly better fluidity in his hips/ankles. jmo.

 

[Gulf of Brazil]

Kaden Smith being in the mix too.

3rd seems a bit early to me but we all view differently. He's a damn good blocker like Sample or Moreau but Chryst probably used him more often receiving than the aforementioned. I assumed Smith, Moreau and Sample were relatively close in round grading and I thought 5th was starting point for any of them. Stick to your assessments and beliefs.

 

[Gulf of Brazil]

PFF's top-15 off-ball linebackers in the 2019 NFL Draft | NFL Draft news and analysis | Pro Football Focus

1. LB Devin White, LSU
No linebacker in college football had a higher grade in coverage than White’s 91.6 last season. His freakish athleticism suggests it was no fluke.

 

[Gulf of Brazil]

PFF's top-15 off-ball linebackers in the 2019 NFL Draft | NFL Draft news and analysis | Pro Football Focus

9. LB Germaine Pratt, NC State
Earning an 84.7 pass-rush grade and a 90.3 run-defense grade, Pratt turned in the seventh-best overall grade (90.3) among qualifying off-ball linebackers in this class in 2018.

 

[Gulf of Brazil]

PFF's top-15 off-ball linebackers in the 2019 NFL Draft | NFL Draft news and analysis | Pro Football Focus

5. LB Drue Tranquill, Notre Dame
Tranquill has been one of the best coverage linebackers in college football over the past couple seasons after earning an 83.3 coverage grade in 2018 and 90.1 in 2017.