Official Prospect Of The Day

[NWPATSFAN]

Yeah I too want and OT but if the top 4 are gone and there is a top tier #1 receiver that is where I want to go.

Just say no to WRs in the first round.

NE has proven, one you don't need an elite WR to win SBs. Two they suck at drafting WRs. Find one later or thru FA or trade. Just no.

If we didn't have so many other holes to fill I may agree but there will be either a #1 CB/S/RB or OL available at 14. Select them or trade down. I'm a fan of taking one of the afermentioned. 14 is a valuable pick in this draft. 4 QBs will likely be gone making this lke having a top 10. Just need to see what the other 9 teams do.

The offense can only improve with the new coaching changes.

 

[YankeeRebel]

Just say no to WRs in the first round.

NE has proven, one you don't need an elite WR to win SBs. Two they suck at drafting WRs. Find one later or thru FA or trade. Just no.

If we didn't have so many other holes to fill I may agree but there will be either a #1 CB/S/RB or OL available at 14. Select them or trade down. I'm a fan of taking one of the afermentioned. 14 is a valuable pick in this draft. 4 QBs will likely be gone making this lke having a top 10. Just need to see what the other 9 teams do.

The offense can only improve with the new coaching changes.

Don't need 1 WRs when you have TB12. And making bad choices in the past does not mean you needen't make that choice again. It mean do more homework, rely on others. WR is just one of many needs which is why I said if the top 4 OTs are gone look at #1 WR

 

[BigKen]

Het Traveler.................your guy Skinner is a giant among safeties.

The top 10 according to one site:

10. JARTAVIUS MARTIN, ILLINOIS (RS SENIOR | 6-0, 195)​

• 2022 PFF Grade: 74.0
• Play Style: Physical Slot
• Initial Round Projection: Early Day 3

The Fighting Illini secondary was no joke in 2022, and Martin was a big reason why. He was one of the most reliable slot defenders in the country, especially in tracking down ball carriers. Over the past two seasons, Martin has missed all of seven tackles on 129 attempts. That’s a tremendous rate for a player often working out in space. The fact that Martin also has 851 snaps at outside cornerback in his career — most coming as a freshman and sophomore — is icing on the cake for his pro projection.

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9. BRANDON JOSEPH, NOTRE DAME (RS JUNIOR | 6-1, 196)​

• 2022 PFF Grade: 73.0
• Play Style: Two-High Playmaker
• Initial Round Projection: Late Day 2

Joseph rarely pops off the tape as a high-end athlete. From a testing perspective, there’s a chance he puts up the most lackluster numbers at the combine of any player on this list. Yet, Joseph makes this list because of how adeptly he sees the game. He’s extremely steady and rarely caught out of control. Those are great strengths to have on the back end.

It’s why I think he can be so skilled in a coverage-first role in a two-high scheme. Joseph is able to read route combinations and anticipate breaks in his sleep. He racked up 10 picks over the course of his career and allowed only 80 yards on 17 targets with Notre Dame this past season.

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8. CHRISTOPHER SMITH, GEORGIA (RS SENIOR | 5-11, 195)​

• 2022 PFF Grade: 77.2
• Play Style: Rangy Deep Safety
• Initial Round Projection: Late Day 2

Smith can really cover some ground. He’s one of the best true backend players in the draft class. His ability to get sideline to sideline, as well as downhill in the run game from a deep alignment, will serve him well at the next level. His 2022 tape is littered with such splash plays, as he attacks with no fear despite being on the smaller end for the position.

That size does show up at points as a tackler, though. He’s missed 14.9% of his tackle attempts in his career and will have some ugly ones when asked to wrap up from a standstill. That’s obviously not as big a deal in a deep role, but the team drafting him may have to accept some role limitations.

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7. JI’AYIR BROWN, PENN STATE (RS SENIOR | 5-11, 202)​

• 2022 PFF Grade: 76.2
• Play Style: Tone Setter
• Initial Round Projection: Day 2

Brown has been making plays ever since he took over as a starter for the Nittany Lions in 2021. Over the past two seasons, he has 10 picks and four pass breakups. He’s proven to be exceedingly versatile, playing 510 snaps in the box, 682 deep and 259 from the slot for his career. That snap breakdown is precisely what most safeties at the next level will be asked to do.

He’s very solidly built for the position and loves to lay the boom. He can get a little wild as a tackler, although when he does catch a ball carrier cleanly, they stop in their tracks. That recklessness shows up a bit too often in coverage, but if that can be coached out of him, a drafting team is getting a heck of a player.

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6. JORDAN BATTLE, ALABAMA (SENIOR | 6-1, 206)​

• 2022 PFF Grade: 82.0
• Play Style: All-Around Safety
• Initial Round Projection: Day 2

You won’t find many true freshman starters on defense at Alabama for head coach Nick Saban. But the ones that do often turn into quality starters in the NFL.

Battle is going to put that theory to the test, as he made four starts as a freshman back in 2019 before playing full-time the past three seasons. Battle is sort of a jack-of-all-trades, but a master of none. He possesses good size and physicality for the position with average range and physicality. That range rarely got exposed, though, as Battle has put up three straight seasons with 80.0-plus coverage grades.

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5. SYDNEY BROWN, ILLINOIS (RS SENIOR | 6-0, 205)​

• 2022 PFF Grade: 78.4
• Play Style: High-End Athlete
• Initial Round Projection: Day 2

Brown may very well have the best movement skills of any safety in the draft class. Similar to his twin brother Chase, Sydney can flat-out fly. He’s reportedly reached over 22 mph on the GPS readings, and if you watch his tape from any point this past season, it’s very believable. Brown racked up six picks and six pass breakups in large part due to that make-up speed, but also because he’s an all-around fluid athlete in space.

Even with that tremendous speed, though, it may surprise you to know that Brown was almost entirely a box safety this past fall (only 60 of his 742 snaps came deep). That’s because, at 205 pounds, he’s more than willing to mix it up. He collected 16 stops in the run game this past fall and proved to have one of the more versatile skill sets in the draft class.

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4. J.L. SKINNER, BOISE STATE (SENIOR | 6-4, 220)​

• 2022 PFF Grade: 74.7
• Play Style: Box Safety/Dimebacker
• Initial Round Projection: Early Day 2

If an NFL team's scheme has a defined box safety role, there’s not a better player to fill it in the draft class than Skinner. He’s extremely fluid for a 220-pounder and can easily be a tight end eraser at the next level. This past season, he allowed only 17 catches on 32 targets for 176 yards with four picks and three pass breakups.

The worry is what happens when he can’t play around the line of scrimmage. His range is average at best, and his change-of-direction ability doesn't come close to that of others on this list. In many schemes, a switch to linebacker may even be in the cards.

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3. JAMMIE ROBINSON, FLORIDA STATE (SENIOR | 5-11, 203)​

• 2022 PFF Grade: 80.6
• Play Style: Do-It-All Safety
• Initial Round Projection: Early Day 2

You won’t find a more experienced safety in the draft class than Robinson. He’s been starting since he was a true freshman at South Carolina in 2019 and now has 2,909 career snaps to his name. All the while, he’s been an outstanding tackler (7.3% career missed tackle rate) and developed into a difference-maker in coverage. The agility that Robinson plays with for a 200-plus-pound safety makes me think he missed his calling as a running back. It’s a big part of the reason he’s such a good tackler. His ability to adjust on the fly and break laterally is arguably the best in the draft class. That all gives Robinson one of the higher floors at the safety position in the class.

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2. ANTONIO JOHNSON, TEXAS A&M (JUNIOR | 6-3, 195)​

• 2022 PFF Grade: 81.6
• Play Style: Screen-Erasing Slot
• Initial Round Projection: 1st

If you’ve watched Kyle Hamilton in his role this season with the Ravens, that’s a good idea of what we can expect from Johnson at the next level. It’s exactly the role he handled for the Aggies the past two seasons. His 26 coverage stops over that span were the fourth most among Power Five defensive backs, as his 91 targets went for only 368 yards (4.0 yards per target).

His acceleration for a 6-foot-3 safety is what really makes him unique. He can get past a block or knife into the backfield in the blink of an eye. And then his relatively long wingspan for a safety affords him leeway as a tackler. The only worry is that’s just about the only role we’ve ever seen him play. We don’t particularly know how he’ll fare if asked to expand his horizons in the NFL.

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1. BRIAN BRANCH, ALABAMA (JUNIOR | 6-0, 193)​

• 2022 PFF Grade: 90.0
• Play Style: Ultra-Reliable Nickel
• Initial Round Projection: Top 10

With the rise of two-high safety looks in the NFL, the slot position has evolved into an integral part of so many defenses around the league. Having a slot player who can fill in in run support with authority makes defensive coordinators far more comfortable taking their safeties out of the box. That’s Branch’s game. His 90.7 run-defense grade led all safeties in college football, while his 24 run stops ranked fifth most in the FBS.

That’s all well and good, but it's fairly meaningless if you can’t cover. Thankfully, that couldn’t be further from the truth with Branch. He’s been instinctual ever since he stepped on the field at Alabama for 290 snaps as a true freshman. Most importantly, though, Branch finishes plays. He’s one of the best tackling defensive backs PFF has charted in college. Branch missed only four of his 173 career tackle attempts. Four! That’s the kind of defender you want around the football.

 

[NWPATSFAN]

Don't need 1 WRs when you have TB12. And making bad choices in the past does not mean you needen't make that choice again. It mean do more homework, rely on others. WR is just one of many needs which is why I said if the top 4 OTs are gone look at #1 WR

TB had Moss and didn't win the big one. A team can simply take away your number 1. The Pats have made a living doing that.
I prefer a more balanced team where the opponent can't game plan against you.

I got it, you'd use their #1 pick on a WR if the top OTs were gone. I wouldn't. There are bigger holes to fill with potentially higher grades and needs in MHO.

 

[YankeeRebel]

TB had Moss and didn't win the big one. A team can simply take away your number 1. The Pats have made a living doing that.
I prefer a more balanced team where the opponent can't game plan against you.

I got it, you'd use their #1 pick on a WR if the top OTs were gone. I wouldn't. There are bigger holes to fill with potentially higher grades and needs in MHO.

And when he had Moss they set the league of fire that year, defensive breakdowns are why they did not win it all. Having a legit #1 will often require teams to double team him or put their #1 CB on him all game both of which open many more opportunities

 

[nefansince75]

Het Traveler.................your guy Skinner is a giant among safeties.

The top 10 according to one site:

10. JARTAVIUS MARTIN, ILLINOIS (RS SENIOR | 6-0, 195)​

• 2022 PFF Grade: 74.0
• Play Style: Physical Slot
• Initial Round Projection: Early Day 3

The Fighting Illini secondary was no joke in 2022, and Martin was a big reason why. He was one of the most reliable slot defenders in the country, especially in tracking down ball carriers. Over the past two seasons, Martin has missed all of seven tackles on 129 attempts. That’s a tremendous rate for a player often working out in space. The fact that Martin also has 851 snaps at outside cornerback in his career — most coming as a freshman and sophomore — is icing on the cake for his pro projection.

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9. BRANDON JOSEPH, NOTRE DAME (RS JUNIOR | 6-1, 196)​

• 2022 PFF Grade: 73.0
• Play Style: Two-High Playmaker
• Initial Round Projection: Late Day 2

Joseph rarely pops off the tape as a high-end athlete. From a testing perspective, there’s a chance he puts up the most lackluster numbers at the combine of any player on this list. Yet, Joseph makes this list because of how adeptly he sees the game. He’s extremely steady and rarely caught out of control. Those are great strengths to have on the back end.

It’s why I think he can be so skilled in a coverage-first role in a two-high scheme. Joseph is able to read route combinations and anticipate breaks in his sleep. He racked up 10 picks over the course of his career and allowed only 80 yards on 17 targets with Notre Dame this past season.

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8. CHRISTOPHER SMITH, GEORGIA (RS SENIOR | 5-11, 195)​

• 2022 PFF Grade: 77.2
• Play Style: Rangy Deep Safety
• Initial Round Projection: Late Day 2

Smith can really cover some ground. He’s one of the best true backend players in the draft class. His ability to get sideline to sideline, as well as downhill in the run game from a deep alignment, will serve him well at the next level. His 2022 tape is littered with such splash plays, as he attacks with no fear despite being on the smaller end for the position.

That size does show up at points as a tackler, though. He’s missed 14.9% of his tackle attempts in his career and will have some ugly ones when asked to wrap up from a standstill. That’s obviously not as big a deal in a deep role, but the team drafting him may have to accept some role limitations.

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7. JI’AYIR BROWN, PENN STATE (RS SENIOR | 5-11, 202)​

• 2022 PFF Grade: 76.2
• Play Style: Tone Setter
• Initial Round Projection: Day 2

Brown has been making plays ever since he took over as a starter for the Nittany Lions in 2021. Over the past two seasons, he has 10 picks and four pass breakups. He’s proven to be exceedingly versatile, playing 510 snaps in the box, 682 deep and 259 from the slot for his career. That snap breakdown is precisely what most safeties at the next level will be asked to do.

He’s very solidly built for the position and loves to lay the boom. He can get a little wild as a tackler, although when he does catch a ball carrier cleanly, they stop in their tracks. That recklessness shows up a bit too often in coverage, but if that can be coached out of him, a drafting team is getting a heck of a player.

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6. JORDAN BATTLE, ALABAMA (SENIOR | 6-1, 206)​

• 2022 PFF Grade: 82.0
• Play Style: All-Around Safety
• Initial Round Projection: Day 2

You won’t find many true freshman starters on defense at Alabama for head coach Nick Saban. But the ones that do often turn into quality starters in the NFL.

Battle is going to put that theory to the test, as he made four starts as a freshman back in 2019 before playing full-time the past three seasons. Battle is sort of a jack-of-all-trades, but a master of none. He possesses good size and physicality for the position with average range and physicality. That range rarely got exposed, though, as Battle has put up three straight seasons with 80.0-plus coverage grades.

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5. SYDNEY BROWN, ILLINOIS (RS SENIOR | 6-0, 205)​

• 2022 PFF Grade: 78.4
• Play Style: High-End Athlete
• Initial Round Projection: Day 2

Brown may very well have the best movement skills of any safety in the draft class. Similar to his twin brother Chase, Sydney can flat-out fly. He’s reportedly reached over 22 mph on the GPS readings, and if you watch his tape from any point this past season, it’s very believable. Brown racked up six picks and six pass breakups in large part due to that make-up speed, but also because he’s an all-around fluid athlete in space.

Even with that tremendous speed, though, it may surprise you to know that Brown was almost entirely a box safety this past fall (only 60 of his 742 snaps came deep). That’s because, at 205 pounds, he’s more than willing to mix it up. He collected 16 stops in the run game this past fall and proved to have one of the more versatile skill sets in the draft class.

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4. J.L. SKINNER, BOISE STATE (SENIOR | 6-4, 220)​

• 2022 PFF Grade: 74.7
• Play Style: Box Safety/Dimebacker
• Initial Round Projection: Early Day 2

If an NFL team's scheme has a defined box safety role, there’s not a better player to fill it in the draft class than Skinner. He’s extremely fluid for a 220-pounder and can easily be a tight end eraser at the next level. This past season, he allowed only 17 catches on 32 targets for 176 yards with four picks and three pass breakups.

The worry is what happens when he can’t play around the line of scrimmage. His range is average at best, and his change-of-direction ability doesn't come close to that of others on this list. In many schemes, a switch to linebacker may even be in the cards.

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3. JAMMIE ROBINSON, FLORIDA STATE (SENIOR | 5-11, 203)​

• 2022 PFF Grade: 80.6
• Play Style: Do-It-All Safety
• Initial Round Projection: Early Day 2

You won’t find a more experienced safety in the draft class than Robinson. He’s been starting since he was a true freshman at South Carolina in 2019 and now has 2,909 career snaps to his name. All the while, he’s been an outstanding tackler (7.3% career missed tackle rate) and developed into a difference-maker in coverage. The agility that Robinson plays with for a 200-plus-pound safety makes me think he missed his calling as a running back. It’s a big part of the reason he’s such a good tackler. His ability to adjust on the fly and break laterally is arguably the best in the draft class. That all gives Robinson one of the higher floors at the safety position in the class.

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2. ANTONIO JOHNSON, TEXAS A&M (JUNIOR | 6-3, 195)​

• 2022 PFF Grade: 81.6
• Play Style: Screen-Erasing Slot
• Initial Round Projection: 1st

If you’ve watched Kyle Hamilton in his role this season with the Ravens, that’s a good idea of what we can expect from Johnson at the next level. It’s exactly the role he handled for the Aggies the past two seasons. His 26 coverage stops over that span were the fourth most among Power Five defensive backs, as his 91 targets went for only 368 yards (4.0 yards per target).

His acceleration for a 6-foot-3 safety is what really makes him unique. He can get past a block or knife into the backfield in the blink of an eye. And then his relatively long wingspan for a safety affords him leeway as a tackler. The only worry is that’s just about the only role we’ve ever seen him play. We don’t particularly know how he’ll fare if asked to expand his horizons in the NFL.

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1. BRIAN BRANCH, ALABAMA (JUNIOR | 6-0, 193)​

• 2022 PFF Grade: 90.0
• Play Style: Ultra-Reliable Nickel
• Initial Round Projection: Top 10

With the rise of two-high safety looks in the NFL, the slot position has evolved into an integral part of so many defenses around the league. Having a slot player who can fill in in run support with authority makes defensive coordinators far more comfortable taking their safeties out of the box. That’s Branch’s game. His 90.7 run-defense grade led all safeties in college football, while his 24 run stops ranked fifth most in the FBS.

That’s all well and good, but it's fairly meaningless if you can’t cover. Thankfully, that couldn’t be further from the truth with Branch. He’s been instinctual ever since he stepped on the field at Alabama for 290 snaps as a true freshman. Most importantly, though, Branch finishes plays. He’s one of the best tackling defensive backs PFF has charted in college. Branch missed only four of his 173 career tackle attempts. Four! That’s the kind of defender you want around the football.

Wasn't that the choice by @cheerupcharlie ?

 

[molsaniceman]

And when he had Moss they set the league of fire that year, defensive breakdowns are why they did not win it all. Having a legit #1 will often require teams to double team him or put their #1 CB on him all game both of which open many more opportunities

they lost that SB cause the greatest offense on the planet scored 14 stinking points

 

[YankeeRebel]

they lost that SB cause the greatest offense on the planet scored 14 stinking points

ANd one of the best safeties in the history of the game could not knock the ball off of a helmet.

 

[nefansince75]

And when he had Moss they set the league of fire that year, defensive breakdowns are why they did not win it all. Having a legit #1 will often require teams to double team him or put their #1 CB on him all game both of which open many more opportunities

.... That and good old fashioned cheating. 4th down and Eli is in the grasp but frees himself, but how?

Giants Shaun O’Hara confirms he choked Richard Seymour on Eli Manning’s Super Bowl scramble

Ten years after the game, the New York Giants center admits that on the famous "Helmet Catch" play, he was choking Patriots defensive end Richard Seymour.

www.patspulpit.com

 

[Yankee Traveler]

Het Traveler.................your guy Skinner is a giant among safeties.

Yeah, I guess you're right.
I just looked at all the safeties currently on the roster and Duggar is 6'2"/220 but the rest are 6'0/200 or smaller.

Give or take...

 

[YankeeRebel]

.... That and good old fashioned cheating. 4th down and Eli is in the grasp but frees himself, but how?

Giants Shaun O’Hara confirms he choked Richard Seymour on Eli Manning’s Super Bowl scramble

Ten years after the game, the New York Giants center admits that on the famous "Helmet Catch" play, he was choking Patriots defensive end Richard Seymour.

www.patspulpit.com

And?

 

[Yankee Traveler]

Wasn't that the choice by @cheerupcharlie ?

But I brought him up again yesterday as a preffered safety due to his size.

 

[Yankee Traveler]

they lost that SB cause the greatest offense on the planet scored 14 stinking points

On a team they had just played a month prior coached by a former fellow coaching staff member...

 

[NWPATSFAN]

And when he had Moss they set the league of fire that year, defensive breakdowns are why they did not win it all. Having a legit #1 will often require teams to double team him or put their #1 CB on him all game both of which open many more opportunities

We can go back and forth on this. What did Moss do in that SB? How many times has BB and other teams taken away your #1 and you won? Not often, double team or put the #1 corner on him. Same result, the team with that number super star WR usually comes up short.

You need balance, not one or two guys sucking up huge dollars.

 

[Southieinnc]

Today's my day. I had a safety planned but since @BigKen posted every fucking safety in the draft, I'll go another direction.
The safety was: Sydney Brown S Illinois

.......careful to not compare prospects to an all-time great, such as Troy Polamalu. However, putting all hair aside, I do see some similarities in play style. I am in no way predicting Brown to have the career Troy had, but he is insanely athletic, and that athleticism was on display this week. Nobody was flying around the field more and making more plays in Mobile than Sydney Brown. If he can clean up the occasional missed tackles, he has a chance to be great. I have a second-round grade on him currently.

Instead my pick is:

Darnell Wright NFL draft profile​

Ever since he put on a helmet, Wright has been on a collision course with the NFL draft. He was a five-star prospect and a top-five overall recruit coming out of high school in 2019. He had scholarship offers from all of the blue bloods — Alabama, Georgia, Ohio State, Clemson — but instead chose to play for the University of Tennessee.

Since arriving at Tennessee, Wright has only kept climbing. He started seven games and played in 11 as a true freshman, earning Freshman All-SEC honors. He then became a full-time starter at right tackle in 2020. And in 2021, he moved to the blind side, starting all 13 games at the left tackle spot.

Wright has shown a lot in his time at Tennessee. He’s displayed versatility, reliability, and high-end physical talent.
Tennessee OT Darnell Wright isn’t yet a household name on the 2023 NFL Draft stage, but that may soon change if he can complete his scouting report. In a wide-open offensive tackle class, Wright has the opportunity to ascend and take a top spot. And as his path to this point shows, he has the talent as well.

 

[molsaniceman]

We can go back and forth on this. What did Moss do in that SB? How many times has BB and other teams taken away your #1 and you won? Not often, double team or put the #1 corner on him. Same result, the team with that number super star WR usually comes up short.

You need balance, not one or two guys sucking up huge dollars.

disagree dont have to have a#1 but it helps

last few SBs

KC-KELCE
LAR-KUPP
TB-EVANS/GODWIN
KC-KELCE
NE-EDELMAN
PHI-NO #1
NE-EDELMAN
DEN-NO #1
NE-EDELMAN

And yes kelce isnt a WR but hes their #1 reciever

 

[YankeeRebel]

We can go back and forth on this. What did Moss do in that SB? How many times has BB and other teams taken away your #1 and you won? Not often, double team or put the #1 corner on him. Same result, the team with that number super star WR usually comes up short.

You need balance, not one or two guys sucking up huge dollars.

I don't agree a lot of times teams do attempt to take away the #1 and still win b/c great teams adjust.

 

[YankeeRebel]

Today's my day. I had a safety planned but since @BigKen posted every fucking safety in the draft, I'll go another direction.
The safety was: Sydney Brown S Illinois

.......careful to not compare prospects to an all-time great, such as Troy Polamalu. However, putting all hair aside, I do see some similarities in play style. I am in no way predicting Brown to have the career Troy had, but he is insanely athletic, and that athleticism was on display this week. Nobody was flying around the field more and making more plays in Mobile than Sydney Brown. If he can clean up the occasional missed tackles, he has a chance to be great. I have a second-round grade on him currently.

Instead my pick is:

Darnell Wright NFL draft profile​

Ever since he put on a helmet, Wright has been on a collision course with the NFL draft. He was a five-star prospect and a top-five overall recruit coming out of high school in 2019. He had scholarship offers from all of the blue bloods — Alabama, Georgia, Ohio State, Clemson — but instead chose to play for the University of Tennessee.

Since arriving at Tennessee, Wright has only kept climbing. He started seven games and played in 11 as a true freshman, earning Freshman All-SEC honors. He then became a full-time starter at right tackle in 2020. And in 2021, he moved to the blind side, starting all 13 games at the left tackle spot.

Wright has shown a lot in his time at Tennessee. He’s displayed versatility, reliability, and high-end physical talent.
Tennessee OT Darnell Wright isn’t yet a household name on the 2023 NFL Draft stage, but that may soon change if he can complete his scouting report. In a wide-open offensive tackle class, Wright has the opportunity to ascend and take a top spot. And as his path to this point shows, he has the talent as well.

I like this pick Mid rounds like three and I think he will be there. I read a lot into him and I feel will be a very solid NFL player. Again has faced elite talent and shown he can handle the pressure. This is a really good selction IMO

 

[Yankee Traveler]

We can go back and forth on this. What did Moss do in that SB? How many times has BB and other teams taken away your #1 and you won? Not often, double team or put the #1 corner on him. Same result, the team with that number super star WR usually comes up short.

You need balance, not one or two guys sucking up huge dollars.

Balance is;
A true wide #1 WR that draws double or even triple coverage when the game is on the line because of his ability to out run and/or out muscle those defending him in contested catch situations.
Balance is;
A true #2 WR that also draws double coverage when the game is on the line because of his ability to out run and/or out muscle those defending him in contested catch situations.
Which strikes fear into defenses because now any TE or receiving back or #3 WR or scrambling QB is now going for a first down or more.

We only have decent #2's and #3's.

Fear is not struck.

 

[Yankee Traveler]

Today's my day. I had a safety planned but since @BigKen posted every fucking safety in the draft, I'll go another direction.
The safety was: Sydney Brown S Illinois

.......careful to not compare prospects to an all-time great, such as Troy Polamalu. However, putting all hair aside, I do see some similarities in play style. I am in no way predicting Brown to have the career Troy had, but he is insanely athletic, and that athleticism was on display this week. Nobody was flying around the field more and making more plays in Mobile than Sydney Brown. If he can clean up the occasional missed tackles, he has a chance to be great. I have a second-round grade on him currently.

Instead my pick is:

Darnell Wright NFL draft profile​

Ever since he put on a helmet, Wright has been on a collision course with the NFL draft. He was a five-star prospect and a top-five overall recruit coming out of high school in 2019. He had scholarship offers from all of the blue bloods — Alabama, Georgia, Ohio State, Clemson — but instead chose to play for the University of Tennessee.

Since arriving at Tennessee, Wright has only kept climbing. He started seven games and played in 11 as a true freshman, earning Freshman All-SEC honors. He then became a full-time starter at right tackle in 2020. And in 2021, he moved to the blind side, starting all 13 games at the left tackle spot.

Wright has shown a lot in his time at Tennessee. He’s displayed versatility, reliability, and high-end physical talent.
Tennessee OT Darnell Wright isn’t yet a household name on the 2023 NFL Draft stage, but that may soon change if he can complete his scouting report. In a wide-open offensive tackle class, Wright has the opportunity to ascend and take a top spot. And as his path to this point shows, he has the talent as well.

I like it.

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