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

 

[Screamin12th]

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

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

WTF DL before linebacker? You smoking that good stuff. This team needs linebackers not one but plural before it needs more DLine help. I think our center will be fine as he is trying to come back from injury that normally takes a year to heal and im sure he isn't close to 100% yet. As for the high snaps Last weeks was bad but this weeks thats on Geno those were either right at his face or not even high enough to make him jump. Maybe stop sticking Geno in Shotgun 95% of the damn time and use the PA more often! Oh because Geno can't play under center ... my bad. Was nice to see him yell at Geno, glad someone out there has the balls to do that.

I see it like this
#1 need Linebackers and Guard
#3 SS with size and speed
#4 TE
#5 BPA lol

this team has a lot invested on the DL i see no reason to spend a 1st through 3rd round pick on ANOTHER Dlineman.

 

[MrS]

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.

Round 1 should always be OL or DL unless you can draft a legit qb

 

[jerseyhawksfan79]

WTF DL before linebacker? You smoking that good stuff. This team needs linebackers not one but plural before it needs more DLine help. I think our center will be fine as he is trying to come back from injury that normally takes a year to heal and im sure he isn't close to 100% yet. As for the high snaps Last weeks was bad but this weeks thats on Geno those were either right at his face or not even high enough to make him jump. Maybe stop sticking Geno in Shotgun 95% of the damn time and use the PA more often! Oh because Geno can't play under center ... my bad. Was nice to see him yell at Geno, glad someone out there has the balls to do that.

I see it like this
#1 need Linebackers and Guard
#3 SS with size and speed
#4 TE
#5 BPA lol

this team has a lot invested on the DL i see no reason to spend a 1st through 3rd round pick on ANOTHER Dlineman.

You can get a solid LB in the 3rd round. I want the DL secured with a 2nd rounder. 1 LB went in R2 last year so Rd 3 is the ideal spot to land that prospect and if you want to double up than go with another LB R4

 

[Screamin12th]

You can get a solid LB in the 3rd round. I want the DL secured with a 2nd rounder. 1 LB went in R2 last year so Rd 3 is the ideal spot to land that prospect and if you want to double up than go with another LB R4

I say spend a little ( these guys wont break the bank ) in the FA market for 2025 grab Alim McNeill ( DT ) from Det. and Trey Smith ( OG ) from KC and use your First 2 or 3 Draft picks on Linebacker, RT and a STUD SS. Most picks after the 3rd round are nothing more than Back ups most of the time but just like 1st round QB misses are not uncommon the late round gems pop up also. If you all want a Center and give up on Williams which i think is to soon to do so, Then you got another KC named Creed Humphrey that should be available. The Hawks have not drafted bad in past years but they have been left behind when it comes to the FA market. I am not saying go out and grab the top guy that rarely works but stop grabbing off the trash pile when there is no real talent left and making these career back ups starters and thinking you did something good.

Grab the blue collar hard working guys that have proven they are capable starters. They dont have to be stars just CAPABLE starters, not someones cast offs. Trade DK and pick up a couple 1sts, hell see if you can trade Geno also for a 5th but with his numbers a team might want you to give up picks just for taking him ( LMAO )

 

[JMR]

Round 1 should always be OL or DL unless you can draft a legit qb

I think you can open the aperture a bit in the back half of round 1, but a top 5-10 pick should never be on anything but QB, OL, DL, or CB unless you have some generational type talent available at another position.

 

[MrS]

I think you can open the aperture a bit in the back half of round 1, but a top 5-10 pick should never be on anything but QB, OL, DL, or CB unless you have some generational type talent available at another position.

Thats fair, i can agree with that.