Grade Our Draft Picks

[bigdaddytorr]

1) Ezekiel Elliot, RB - A... Safest player in the draft and he's coming into a perfect situation with a great line and other RBS to take the pressure off.

2) Jaylon Smith, LB - B-... Don't really know how to grade this one because he isn't playing this year but I feel good that our team doctor performed his surgery and can give us the inside scoop. I essentially look at this pick as a trade for a top 10 pick next year which is great!

3) Maliek Collins, DT - B-... I like that we have locked down our DT depth but don't think he was the greatest value with this pick. That being said he has a place on this team.

4) Charles Tapper, DE - A... Love this pick! Fast defensive end that had a productive career in college. I love that he can play outside the LT or also play the 2 gap. Very versatile player!

5) Dak Prescott, QB - D... I know all of you are excited about him but the dude has career back up written all over him. Not very accurate, poor pocket presence, doesn't go through his progressions. Looks like Tebow 2.0 to me.

6) Anthony Brown, CB - B... Big CB with good ball skills, I like it.

7) Kayvon Frazier, S - A+... I have a serious hard on for this pick. Great athlete with great football IQ. He's a phenomenal tackler and is an asset on special teams. Definitely the sleeper of the draft

8) Darius Jackson, RB - F... WTF???? wasted pick imo. The only value I see Jackson having is on short yardage plays... but even then he shouldn't get the ball over Zeke or McFadden. I don't understand this pick at all. How many RBS do we need? This kid is never going to get any reps over Zeke, McFadden, Morrissey or Dunbar. DUMB!

9) Rico Gathers, TE - D... I mean the guy hasn't played football since middle school. Just because he was a basketball player doesn't mean he's going to be the next Antonio Gates! But who knows his athleticism might prevail.

Overall - B

 

[PDay8810]

incomplete to date

Solid C to what I expected

 

[ROMOTOOWENS]

A plus for all of them. And I am serious. I saw Gathers just push UK players around all night one game. Bball players have hands too. I don't believe he is that big though. The RB - 220 4.38 40.

I know the Smith pick is odd but wAtch the tape and you will see a faster Sean Lee.

 

[PDay8810]

A plus for all of them. And I am serious. I saw Gathers just push UK players around all night one game. Bball players have hands too. I don't believe he is that big though. The RB - 220 4.38 40.

I know the Smith pick is odd but wAtch the tape and you will see a faster Sean Lee.

I like the Bball player for TE, but I'm old enough to remember Cornell Green...

 

[ROMOTOOWENS]

I really do love picks 3-9

 

[UK Cowboy]

Just a great draft IMO. Dak was the icing on the cake. He went from just an athlete as a sophomore, to a raw QB as a Jr, to a guy who was reading the whole field, albeit in a simplified offense. Won twice as many games as he lost in the SEC. Great leader. Some see Tebow. I see a bigger Russell Wilson

 

[tomodach10]

Anyone who says this draft is great as of now, is crazy lol. It is incomplete for me. Like tapper, elliott, and pescott. That basketball player as of now was the dumbest pick in the draft. Standbach part 2.

 

[ROMOTOOWENS]

Anyone who says this draft is great as of now, is crazy lol. It is incomplete for me. Like tapper, elliott, and pescott. That basketball player as of now was the dumbest pick in the draft. Standbach part 2.

I totally disagree. Cleveland moved up in the second round and took a K. I don't care if it's Vinatieri - you don't trade up and burn a 2nd rounder on a K.

 

[Manster7588]

Overall, a B+ upgradable to A depending on Smith, still rather of had D in the first but I have a feeling were gonna love Zeke. I won't downgrade the last two picks because, well their the last two picks.

 

[Manster7588]

Anyone who says this draft is great as of now, is crazy lol. It is incomplete for me. Like tapper, elliott, and pescott. That basketball player as of now was the dumbest pick in the draft. Standbach part 2.

Complaining about our 9th pick is kind of dumb, sorry if I offend you.

 

[tomodach10]

Complaining about our 9th pick is kind of dumb, sorry if I offend you.

Saying you read about a player, (tapper) but never saw him play, but saying he is not good against the run is kind of dumb. Sorry to offend.

 

[GNG]

After picking Elliott everything else is just gravy.

 

[ArlingtonCowboys100]

it was better than the 2009 draft so can't gI've it a d or f. the 2nd round pick was stunning and not in a good way.

 

[PhoenixEagles1]

This draft has F- written all over it.

I kid, I kid!

I know the common belief is not to go RB early these days but I think Elliot is worth it... especially with the devastating OLine Dallas has. I wouldnt be shocked to see him put up 2000 running/receiving.

 

[Manster7588]

Saying you read about a player, (tapper) but never saw him play, but saying he is not good against the run is kind of dumb. Sorry to offend.

Not offended, just stating what I read.

 

[tylerTX88]

I go B with a chance at A depending on Smith.
Elliott surprised me with Ramsey but after sleeping on it I'm good with it.
Like the DL guys, Dak. Safety sounds like he could be good didn't know about him prior.

 

[jarntt]

I don't like the whole idea of grading drafts before the guys even put pads on. Especially when after the first two and Prescott I really don't know much about any of them other than what I read.

I'm happy, but not real happy. Grade that as you see fit.

 

[jarntt]

8) Darius Jackson, RB - F... WTF???? wasted pick imo. The only value I see Jackson having is on short yardage plays... but even then he shouldn't get the ball over Zeke or McFadden. I don't understand this pick at all. How many RBS do we need? This kid is never going to get any reps over Zeke, McFadden, Morrissey or Dunbar. DUMB!

You know. You need RBs in camp and on PS. With our current backs what UDFA was going to come here? Maybe they just figured they needed a couple backs for reps so they went this route? 50/50 he makes the P/S and in 2017 probably no DMC and who knows about Dunbar's knee. I'm OK with this pick

 

[jarntt]

7) Kayvon Frazier, S - A+... I have a serious hard on for this pick. Great athlete with great football IQ. He's a phenomenal tackler and is an asset on special teams. Definitely the sleeper of the draft

FS or SS? I don't really know anything about him

 

[bigdaddytorr]

FS or SS? I don't really know anything about him

SS