Who are the true FS in this draft?

[deanpet21]

A lot of good options here but for me I think I’d grab S Obi Melifonwu if he’s available. He’s a big safety with a ton of range, and the ability to match-up man to man vs big physical TEs and WRs. That is a weapon to have on your defense and something the Redskins have lacked since the days of Sean Taylor.

this is from steve shoup , draft nic for the redskins at fanspeak who attended the sr bowl

Is he a 2nd or 3rd rounder?

 

[skinsdad62]

Is he a 2nd or 3rd rounder?

anywhere from round 1 to round 2 with the combine and individual workouts surely to change it up or down

my mock has him in round 1 at this time subject to change

 

[deanpet21]

anywhere from round 1 to round 2 with the combine and individual workouts surely to change it up or down

my mock has him in round 1 at this time subject to change

You got him being selected over Baker? post your mock. I want to see it.

 

[skinsdad62]

You got him being selected over Baker? post your mock. I want to see it.

yes i do and its already posted

 

[deanpet21]

yes i do and its already posted

Where?

 

[skinsdad62]

mock draft thread

 

[deanpet21]

mock draft thread

I meant the whole NFL first round mock but ok. Nice picks in rounds 1-4 but Lamp lasting to the 4th is a reach. He is arguably the best OG in the draft.

 

[skinsdad62]

I meant the whole NFL first round mock but ok. Nice picks in rounds 1-4 but Lamp lasting to the 4th is a reach. He is arguably the best OG in the draft.

if lamp isnt there then dawkins crowder and the pitt guy will be there

 

[deanpet21]

if lamp isnt there then dawkins crowder and the pitt guy will be there

Lance Zierlein mock draft 1.0: Browns get Garrett, Fournette

5 safeties in round 1 with no Baker. You might be on to something with this UCONN kid. Thomas at #17 is a huge steal. I don't think this would happen.

 

[Skin'EmAll]

Is he a 2nd or 3rd rounder?

He could do Byron Jones numbers in the combine and "We" still shouldn't take him in the first. Sorry skinsdad, I haven't seen ANY impressive film on him, nor have I heard about any strength of schedule at UCONN.
Byron, IMO was a reach and is still getting destroyed in open space. Obi, as you've described him in other threads sounds better suited for SS duties, not single high or freelancing.

 

[Breed]

yes he is , you need to look at some tape

After reading numerous articles and all of them saying pretty much the same thing. I've had a change of heart concerning Melifonwu. If anything, he might not last till the Skins pick. He has the skills and attributes to be a free safety though.

UConn safety Obi Melifonwu opening eyes at Senior Bowl practices


Obi Melifonwu A Unique Name, One UConn's Diaco Says You'll Hear In NFL


@deanpet21 Here's some highlights on Melifonwu.

 

[Skin'EmAll]

After reading numerous articles and all of them saying pretty much the same thing. I've had a change of heart concerning Melifonwu. If anything, he might not last till the Skins pick. He has the skills and attributes to be a free safety though.

UConn safety Obi Melifonwu opening eyes at Senior Bowl practices


Obi Melifonwu A Unique Name, One UConn's Diaco Says You'll Hear In NFL


@deanpet21 Here's some highlights on Melifonwu.

Breed!?! NOT you too...lol, now I'm going to have to do some more diggin' I'm not impressed by two interceptions against Temple, down 21. I will say he looked good on an island, but i'd have to question the play calling.

 

[Breed]

Breed!?! NOT you too...lol, now I'm going to have to do some more diggin' I'm not impressed by two interceptions against Temple, down 21. I will say he looked good on an island, but i'd have to question the play calling.

Heh. Yeah, I'm drinking the koolaid now to.

 

[skinsdad62]

After reading numerous articles and all of them saying pretty much the same thing. I've had a change of heart concerning Melifonwu. If anything, he might not last till the Skins pick. He has the skills and attributes to be a free safety though.

UConn safety Obi Melifonwu opening eyes at Senior Bowl practices


Obi Melifonwu A Unique Name, One UConn's Diaco Says You'll Hear In NFL


@deanpet21 Here's some highlights on Melifonwu.

look hooker evans and this guy , one should be there if we go safety a big if

 

[Breed]

look hooker evans and this guy , one should be there if we go safety a big if

True. Though, while I don't know college players anywhere near as well as you or others on the board. If Melifonwu is still available when the Skins pick rolls around. Its hard to imagaine any player being as impressive as him. Than again expectations are going to be really high for him. So chances are decent he might disappoint with some of his combine scores as well. One NFL person said he expects the kid to run in the low 4.4s and vertical leap close to 4 feet. Those are some lofty expectations.

And on the Skins safety issues at present. I'm still not sure putting Cravens exclusively at SS is a good idea, especially with a rookie. They (the Skins) do need to find a way to get Cravens on the field though. He's one of those "he's a football player" types. He makes plays and always seems to be around the ball in the action.

 

[skinsdad62]

True. Though, while I don't know college players anywhere near as well as you or others on the board. If Melifonwu is still available when the Skins pick rolls around. Its hard to imagaine any player being as impressive as him. Than again expectations are going to be really high for him. So chances are decent he might disappoint with some of his combine scores as well. One NFL person said he expects the kid to run in the low 4.4s and vertical leap close to 4 feet. Those are some lofty expectations.

And on the Skins safety issues at present. I'm still not sure putting Cravens exclusively at SS is a good idea, especially with a rookie. They (the Skins) do need to find a way to get Cravens on the field though. He's one of those "he's a football player" types. He makes plays and always seems to be around the ball in the action.

i had him at 17 in my mock , but these things change after the combine , workouts for clubs , pro days , and investigations . this is a good safety class so we should get a good one within the first 3 rounds

 

[Skin'EmAll]

no disrespect but Peppers had been mocked by several credible sites as #1 safety that would come off the board.
Somehow with Hooker declaring and Obi practicing, does this really mean THEY are going to leapfrog Peppers and Adams? Hooker, doesn't have much experience starting and folks are raving about Obi's measurements and athleticism? Adams has been compared to Tyrann Mathieu and Peppers is described as being a better athlete than Jalen Ramsey. Exactly why do I want to pass on a guy that excelled on doing a million things well? I'm going to ask him to defend passes, and tackle. Also when he makes picks, pretend its a punt return, lol

 

[ehb5]

Just saw a report that Malik Hooker had surgery and will be out 4-6 months. Please let him fall to us