2016 NFL DRAFT THREAD

[RamsFan88]

2nd degree murder charge this kid aint playing soon



Traded pick to Chicago

Assault.....not murder. Jesus

 

[Vitamike]

Could it be Charone Peake, WR?

 

[Vitamike]

Rams trade down 4 spots with the Bears....

Rams receive...

• 117th Overall Pick
• 206th Overall Pick
  

 

[RamsFan88]

According to Higbes, some guy followed him and his gf from another bar and shoved her...which led to Higbes knocking him on his ass. I think that's justified

 

[UVA_Guy81]

Higbee is a great TE. I've watched WKU a lot these past couple seasons. He suffered a couple of freak injuries this past season but he is a huge upgrade. He was also Doughty's #1 target before he went down. Didn't think he would be picked this high with the charges brought against him though.

 

[SJ76]

Pick is in!

Tyler Higbee the highest rated TE left in the draft

6'6" 249lbs

Overview

Western Kentucky has had a bit of a run at the tight end position the past few years, with Jack Doyle drafted by the Colts in 2013 and Mitchell Henry getting his shot with multiple teams last summer. Higbee could be the best of the trio. The converted receiver added weight to his frame and when given the chance to show his stuff against Marshall as a junior, made six catches for 99 yards and three scores. He built on that in 2015, teaming up with two-time Conference USA MVP to put up some of the best numbers for any tight end in the country (38-563, eight TD) despite missing five-plus games with a knee injury.


Pro Day Results

Bench: 18 reps of 225 pounds
Analysis
Strengths
Former wide receiver with a smooth, wide-open gait when he hits top gear. Has big hands. Had just one drop this season and showed ability to recover the catch when he juggled a throw. Becomes a body catcher who can protect the ball in traffic. Willing to work middle of the field and take hits. Quick and slippery off line of scrimmage and into routes. Very good acceleration out of his breaks and can be a tough cover for safeties. Has the speed and toughness to work all three levels of the field. Can own the Y-seam with his vertical speed and hands. Immediately opens and looks for expedited throws when he's over the top of inside linebackers. Has frame for more muscle mass. Extremely competitive after the catch with speed, elusiveness and decent power. Can carry body tacklers after the catch.
Weaknesses
Still has work to do filling out his frame. Slow to adjust to blocking assignment during flow of play. Not powerful enough yet to handle NFL edge power as inline blocker. Doesn't run feet through block to sustain. Upright into his breaks. Needs route polish for underneath routes. Can get better at creating additional leverage through crisper routes. Suffered through a knee sprain that cost him four games before re-aggravating it in Conference USA Championship Game. Missed his bowl game and expected to miss Senior Bowl because of it.
Draft Projection
Round 4
NFL Comparison
Jordan Cameron
Bottom Line
Knee injury basically took six games away from him this season which could cause him to fly under the radar a little bit. Higbee has exciting athleticism and speed in the open field with the ability to separate from safeties on intermediate routes and threaten the deep middle. Higbee has soft, reliable hands and plus run-after-catch ability to finish plays. While he needs to beef up his frame and blocking ability, there is no doubting his pass catching talent.
Related Links

• Reuter: Higbee among prospects likely to slip in draft
• Details emerge in arrest of Higbee
• Brandt: Official Western Kentucky pro day results

I can dig this.

 

[SJ76]

What did we get from Bears?

 

[Vitamike]

Higbee is a great TE. I've watched WKU a lot these past couple seasons. He suffered a couple of freak injuries this past season but he is a huge upgrade. Didn't think he would be picked this high with the charges brought against him though.

It was a need pick and we got a pretty good TE.

If his story is true, I would be in the same boat as he is, given the same circumstances.

I understand his plead is 'Not Guilty'.

 

[Retroram52]

Finally, Snisher are beginning to redeem themselves a bit with the Higbee pick. The trade down was probably good if they start finding E.J.Gaines type players.

 

[Retroram52]

Rams trade down 4 spots with the Bears....

Rams receive...

• 117th Overall Pick
• 206th Overall Pick

Nice!

 

[Vitamike]

What did we get from Bears?

Rams trade down 4 spots with the Bears....

Rams receive...

• 117th Overall Pick
• 206th Overall Pick

 

[UVA_Guy81]

Trust me everyone, if he can stay on the field, he has great hands and will catch the ball and will make you forget all about that lousy schmuck we had in Cook.

 

[Retroram52]

The 206th pick I believe is another sixth rounder. WTH?

 

[Retroram52]

I would have liked the 206th pick to be a fifth rounder because we don't have one. Maybe Snisher like even numbers except for the first round.

 

[Vitamike]

Okay, Indy is on the clock and we're up next...

 

[Retroram52]

We are up after Indy. I think there is an echo Vita

 

[Vitamike]

The 206th pick I believe is another sixth rounder. WTH?

I think they are eyeing the WR from Clemson, Cherone Peake.

If whoever their guy is and he is still there, they get an extra 6th rounder out of the trade down.

 

[RamsFan88]

I know we want receiving help...but isn't Billings still available?

 

[RamsFan88]

Could be a safety or o linemen

 

[SJ76]

Rashard Higgins please


Or LB