2025 Draft Talk

[Judge Fudge]

I Like your thinking @jerseyhawksfan79

Lets Look at G.

For Banks
Strenghs
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• Exceptional length and mass for the position, with a squatty build that provides natural leverage advantages against edge rushers
• Displays impressive initial quickness out of his stance, allowing him to gain depth quickly in pass protection
• Possesses elite explosive power, evident in his ability to drive defenders off the line of scrimmage in the run game
• Demonstrates outstanding lateral agility for his size, enabling quick recovery against counter moves
• Anchors extremely well against power rushes, using his strong lower body to absorb and redirect force
• Shows the ability to play with proper knee bend and maintain leverage, particularly in run-blocking situations
• Exhibits good hand usage in pass protection, capable of shocking rushers with initial punch and maintaining control
• Displays above-average awareness in picking up stunts and blitzes, rarely caught off guard by defensive schemes​

Weaknesses
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• Can struggle with foot speed in recovery situations, sometimes allowing defenders to gain the edge before he can reset
• Occasional tendency to bend at the waist rather than the knees, leading to balance issues against savvy pass rushers
• Hand placement in run blocking can be inconsistent, limiting his ability to sustain blocks against technically sound defenders
• Moderate hip stiffness can hinder his ability to mirror quicker edge rushers, especially on counter moves back inside
• Sometimes overextends when reaching for defenders, leaving him vulnerable to push-pull techniques and inside counters

Those are taken away if he's playing inside at G

 

[MKHawk]

I was say this to Harold.

Let's sit back and look at things.

Lucas is coming back soon
Cross is a Stud
Jerral is a Diamond. Looked very good in his games

G i can understand but we have Hayes

I'll look at C

But Do we trade back and nab one of those 3?

Cross is good, I wouldn't say stud.
Lucas...I hope I'm wrong, but it feels too risky to count on him going forward. Hopefully the 2nd half of the season makes me look dumb for saying it.
Jerrell has some promise, but Damian Lewis looked like he'd lock down the guard position after his rookie year, and Jerrell hasn't looked that good yet.
Haynes can't beat out Bradford. Hopefully an NFL offseason has him ready to take a spot next year, but we shouldn't count on it

 

[Judge Fudge]

Cross is good, I wouldn't say stud.
Lucas...I hope I'm wrong, but it feels too risky to count on him going forward. Hopefully the 2nd half of the season makes me look dumb for saying it.
Jerrell has some promise, but Damian Lewis looked like he'd lock down the guard position after his rookie year, and Jerrell hasn't looked that good yet.
Haynes can't beat out Bradford. Hopefully an NFL offseason has him ready to take a spot next year, but we shouldn't count on it

Banks might be a Good fit here because we need G and his 6'4 Frame is perfect for G and it cancels out some weaknesses as showed above because when is a G playing against a Edge Rusher

This is where we get in the 5-10 range. If we get later. Look at the 3 posted................

I like the Workpail type so I'll be in favor of Ratledge.

Tate Ratledge Offensive Guard Georgia | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

Rating: 85.0 Rank: #6 Forty: 5.35 <p> Tate Ratledge brings a blue-collar mentality to the trenches, with the size and strength to be a day-one contributor in the NFL. His road-grader appro...

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But he needs to shave that Bad Mullet ​

 

[Judge Fudge]

Top G: Tyler Bookah (Booker) Bama

Scouting Report: Strengths​

• Exceptional size and frame at 6'5" and 335 lbs, providing a formidable presence in the interior line
• Demonstrates impressive power at the point of attack, consistently moving defenders off the line of scrimmage
• Quick feet for his size, allowing him to pull effectively and reach the second level with ease
• Showcases excellent hand placement and punch timing, neutralizing pass rushers effectively
• Displays a high football IQ, recognizing and picking up stunts and blitzes with consistency
• Versatility to play both guard positions, adding value to NFL teams looking for flexible linemen
• Strong anchor in pass protection, rarely giving ground against bull rushes
• Finishes blocks with tenacity, consistently looking to pancake defenders and play through the whistle

Scouting Report: Weaknesses​

• Can occasionally play with a high pad level, compromising leverage against shorter interior defenders
• May need to refine his technique in space, sometimes struggling to connect with smaller, quicker linebackers
• Could improve consistency in sustaining blocks through the entire play, especially on longer-developing runs
• Might face a learning curve adjusting to more complex NFL blocking schemes and protections
• Has room to improve lower body flexibility, which could enhance his ability to redirect in pass protection

 

[Judge Fudge]

I Got a Question before i get Deep into Guys

Do we want a Run Blocker?

Or

Do we want Pass Protector?

 

[jerseyhawksfan79]

I Like your thinking @jerseyhawksfan79

Lets Look at G.



Those are taken away if he's playing inside at G

That's a good scouting report. I would say the weaknesses can be taught at the pro level and the strengths added in could make him a beast of a lineman

 

[jerseyhawksfan79]

I Got a Question before i get Deep into Guys

Do we want a Run Blocker?

Or

Do we want Pass Protector?

Good question and have to go with pass protection

 

[Judge Fudge]

The Reason i Ask is this:

Ratledge is a Road Grinder Run blocker

Fairchild is More of a Pass Protector

 

[Judge Fudge]

What about Miller Moss, Dart or Leonard in the Later rounds for QB Projects

 

[jerseyhawksfan79]

What about Miller Moss, Dart or Leonard in the Later rounds for QB Projects

5th round or later I'm fine with.

 

[HaroldSeattle]

Edge High. G high. DT High

DT? Jesus what is with posters here wanting to draft DT every year? Seahawks are paying Williams a ton to play DT and drafted Murphy with their first last year so DT is a LOW need or not a need at all, could use some better depth perhaps.

 

[Judge Fudge]

DT? Jesus what is with posters here wanting to draft DT every year? Seahawks are paying Williams a ton to play DT and drafted Murphy with their first last year so DT is a LOW need or not a need at all, could use some better depth perhaps.

Oh.

I was refering to the Class not Need

 

[HaroldSeattle]

Oh.

I was refering to the Class not Need

My bad.

 

[jerseyhawksfan79]

Our top 4 picks on my thinking of how the FO should draft

1. OL
2. DL
3. LB/CB/OL
4. CB/WR