2024 Free agency and draft thread

[jarntt]

 

[jarntt]

 

[shopson67]

With the longer arm measurement, he jumps back into the top half of the first. Worries about having to move to guard are somewhat lifted.

 

[Iggloo]

Alright all you college player gurus!
I got a question for you.
Screw edge rushing LBs.
I want to know who you guys think is or could be the #1 all pro candidate MLB/ILB in this draft?
Who is that top guy in this draft?

There is not a clear-cut #1 guy for off-ball LB, which is more the way teams think about it now than a traditional MLB. Jalon Walker of Georgia is a toolsy prospect who may go late first and is similar to another Georgia LB, Nolan Smith, though I think Walker will wind up inside in the pros.

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10135859-jalon-walker-nfl-draft-2025-scouting-report-for-georgia-lb

Jalon Walker Linebacker Georgia | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

Rating: 87.4 Rank: #1 Forty: 4.50 Walker's explosiveness off the edge and development as an off-ball linebacker jump off the screen. His combination of twitch and power reminds me of Anthon...

www.nfldraftbuzz.com

Jalon Walker Draft and Combine Prospect Profile | NFL.com

 

[shopson67]

It seems Walker is being seen mostly as a blitzer, maybe more of a SAM than a true Edge or inside LB. Ultimately, he's a prospect that doesn't fit neatly into a predetermined box.

 

[Sharkonabicycle]

It seems Walker is being seen mostly as a blitzer, maybe more of a SAM than a true Edge or inside LB. Ultimately, he's a prospect that doesn't fit neatly into a predetermined box.

Agree with this. I don't see him as a true inside linebacker or edge. You want to get the guy in space where he can use his athleticism to shut down zone runs, tight ends (what a SAM does), and send him at the QB every so often.

Off ball linebacker seems like his role. He's not great against the run, so I don't think inside linebacker or EDGE works... he'll get swept up too often in plays. Again, you want him in space and IMO on a team that runs zone defense, and then have him in some blitz packages.

 

[Shanemansj13]

Over $40M a year?

 

[fastforward]

Over $40M a year?

Doesn't that go against NFL negotiating procedures? Teams have to negotiate through NFL sanctioned agents unless the player is negotiating for himself. It's to avoid the players being ripped off.

 

[cdumler7]

Doesn't that go against NFL negotiating procedures? Teams have to negotiate through NFL sanctioned agents unless the player is negotiating for himself. It's to avoid the players being ripped off.

As long as they did not make an official offer I think they can go to him and at least say "Hey we are looking at something north of $40 million...think that can get this done?"

If they make an official offer without including his agent then yes there are a bunch of violations that pop up.

 

[Iggloo]

Meh, Micah is just playing out the string until he can come to Philly like Saquon, it's his destiny...

 

[Lake Shore Drive]

Meh, Micah is just playing out the string until he can come to Philly like Saquon, it's his destiny...