2022 RCF NFL Mock Draft: ON THE CLOCK...

[Snowblind]

With the 125th pick in the RCF Mock draft, the Miami Dolphins select:

Brian Asamoah LB, Oklahoma

Measurables​

Height: 6-foot-1 (listed)
Weight: 228 pounds (listed)

Stats​

Games Played: 32

Tackles: 168
Tackles For a loss: 12.5
Sacks: 5.0
Forced Fumbles: 3
Passes Defensed: 5
Interceptions: 1

Tackles: 80
Tackles For a loss: 3.5
Sacks: 1.0
Forced Fumbles: 2
Interceptions: 0

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Brian Asamoah, LB, Oklahoma

RS Junior, 6'0.5", 226v lbs

thedraftnetwork.com

Brian Asamoah is a redshirt junior prospect from the state of Ohio. Asamoah chose Oklahoma over Arizona, Arizona State, and Cincinnati. Early in Asamoah’s career, he struggled to see playing time due to his lack of understanding of the complex Oklahoma defense. Going into the 2020 season, Asamoah was named the starting inside linebacker, taking over for first-round pick Kenneth Murray. As a starter, Asamoah did not disappoint, becoming an instant impact player for the Sooners. As a prospect, Asamoah shows great athleticism that allows him to be a sideline-to-sideline player showcasing great closing speed to the ball-carrier. Asamoah has the ability to key and diagnose run plays, and on arrival, Asamoah is a violent tackler that thrusts his entire body into the ball-carrier. Asamoah is a good athlete at linebacker that should see early playing time in nickel packages in the NFL.

Ideal Role: Defense with simplified reads where he can read and chase

Scheme Fit: 4-3 WILL linebacker

FILM EVALUATION

Written by Keith Sanchez

Games watched: Florida (2020), Nebraska (2021), Texas (2021), West Virginia (2021), Baylor (2021)

Best Game Studied: Florida (2020)

Worst Game Studied: West Virginia (2021)

Tackling: Asamoah has great closing speed to the ball-carrier, which allows him to cover a lot of ground quickly. On arrival, Asamoah will greet ball-carriers with a big-time hit. Asamoah accelerates through ball-carriers which results in big-time hits. At times, he can overrun plays because of his aggressive nature to get to the ball-carrier as quickly as possible.

Football IQ/Instincts: When playing the run, Asamoah is capable of reading blocks and tracking the ball-carrier to a gap. He uses his natural instincts to maneuver through traffic and defeat blocks while working toward the ball-carrier. Asamoah can use improvement on properly reading misdirection plays. There were multiple examples where the offense used pulling guards and fake jet sweeps to get Asamoah to flow to the wrong gap.

Competitive Toughness: This player is a high-level competitor that doesn't mind getting in opponents’ faces to make his presence felt. On any given play you see him give max effort to work his way to the ball. Asamoah is also a player that celebrates his teammates making plays and encourages them to continue to play hard.

Pass Coverage Ability: Asamoah is an exceptional athlete, which allows him to cover a substantial amount of ground quickly in pass coverage. On play-action plays, Asamoah can play the run, and when he realizes that it is past he can quickly bail out of the play and sink into his zone to disrupt any throwing lanes created by the play-action fake. In man coverage, Asamoah has the athleticism to cover backs out of the backfield effectively.

Run Defending: For Asamoah, run defending is a trait that he flashes high-level plays, but he is inconsistent. Asamoah is capable of properly following his run keys and flowing to the ball-carrier to make the tackle. But, at times, he has eye violations where he reads the wrong keys and it results in him being out of position, compromising the integrity of the defense. Asamoah, at times, will also flow too hard to the direction of the play and give up cut-back opportunities to the ball-carrier. At the next level, Asamoah will need to improve eye discipline and patience in order to become a reliable three-down linebacker.

Block Deconstruction: Asamoah has multiple techniques that he uses to deconstruct blocks. He’s able to utilize is his long arms by quickly shooting them and shedding the offensive lineman off of him to make the tackle. He is able to dip and rip under offensive linemen, avoiding full contact with them to get to the ball-carrier. While Asamoah is effective at deconstructing blocks, he needs to become more consistent. There are many instances where he allows the offensive lineman to get into his chest plate and it's hard for him to disengage with them.

Lateral Mobility: Asamoah is a quick-twitch athlete that has good lateral mobility shown by his ability to quickly flow sideline to sideline. Against the run, Asamoah is able to quickly scrape sideline to sideline effortlessly. Asamoah can also flow one direction and then quickly redirect to another direction.

Flexibility: There are many examples of Asamoah’s flexibility throughout his game. Asamoah is an effective blitzer and this is because he is able to sink his hips and dip and rip under offensive linemen to get pressure on the quarterback. His flexibility also shows in his quick reaction laterally. Asamoah can effortlessly change direction in explosive bursts due to his fluid hips.

Leadership: As the inside linebacker for the Sooner defense, Asamoah is a great communicator. There are numerous examples of him calling the defense and aligning teammates into the proper gap. He is also a high-effort player, so he leads by example in giving high effort throughout the duration of the game.

Versatility: At Oklahoma, Asamoah played primarily the MIKE linebacker position, but he has the athletic traits to play multiple positions in a 4-3 scheme. Early in his NFL career, Asamoah may be best suited as a WILL linebacker where he can play in space and flow freely. He will also excel in situations where he is asked to cover RBs and TEs in one-on-one situations. Asamoah is a natural linebacker but his athleticism will allow for a team to place him in multiple positions.

Prospect Comparison: Jerome Baker (2018 NFL Draft, Miami Dolphins)


Why? (I actually had to google this)

via https://dolphinstalk.com/2022/04/miami-dolphins-2022-mock-draft-1-0/

The Dolphins are weak at linebacker and need some depth at that position. Jerome Baker and Andrew Van Ginkel are solid, productive NFL starters, but there isn’t much in the cupboard after that.

Many were surprised that Chris Grier brought back Elandon Roberts, Brennan Scarlett, Sam Eguavoen, and Duke Riley. But none of those four were signed for big money and can be easily let go in training camp should Miami be able to upgrade the position.

 

[Randolphkeys]

@raiders91sc was informed he is on the clock, let's give him the morning today. If this takes too long, I will award him a player to keep moving.

 

[Randolphkeys]

We waited long enough, The Raiders are awarded...


Name---Height---Weight---Hands---Arms

Rasheed Walker

6-6

313

10 5/8

33 5/8

The Raiders demoted right tackle Alex Leatherwood and lost Tom "Welcome ta" Compton in the off-season to Denver. Walker has left tackle upside with right tackle power.

 

[Snowblind]

With the 127th pick in the 2022 RCF NFL Mock Draft, the New England Patriots select...



Wan'dale Robinson, WR, Kentucky

Measurements​

• Height: 5-foot-8
• Weight: 178 pounds
• Arms: 27-5/8 inches
• Hands: 9 inches

Combine Results​

• 40-Yard Dash: 4.44 seconds
• Vertical Jump: 34.5 inches
• Broad Jump: 118 inches

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https://www.nfl.com/prospects/wan-dale-robinson/3200524f-4271-7726-8cbf-ec8b4c6b1627

Strengths

• Plays with ideal toughness and competitiveness.
• Gadget-guy talent for creative play-callers.
• Juice to consistently uncover on option routes.
• Leverages the coverage on downfield breaks.
• Talented with the ball, possessing excellent vision.
• Has feet to slip out of traffic untouched.
• Adequate acceleration to gain early vertical separation.
• Eludes route traffic and tracks throws effectively.
• Quick with his change of direction.

Weaknesses

• Below-average strength to play through press.
• Drifts through turns, allowing undercutting by coverage.
• Needs tempo changes to set up the coverage.
• Average fluidity through route stems.
• Restricted catch radius to throws outside the frame.
• Missing traits necessary for contested catch success.
• Could face some scheme limitations.

Overall, Wan’Dale Robinson is an explosive slot option who can help in the run game as a ball carrier and as an extension of the run game on designed touches. Robinson also is a deep threat with good separation skills; he had a knack for getting behind defenses and creating explosive plays on deep passing concepts.

Why the pick? After trading for DeVante Parker, the need for a receiver early in the draft fell. That doesn't mean New England should be content with the trio of Parker, Nelson Agholor and Jakobi Meyers after last season's miscues. Robinson is a quick-twitch athlete who is a natural playmaker with the ball in his hands. He’s electric to watch attack defenders and stress their discipline in space. He adds a unique dynamic to this receiving core and could potentially be used in the return game.

 

[kriegs]

That should mean @AZ_ and Baltimore back up

 

[AZ_]

With the 128th pick, the Baltimore Ravens select:

Jack Sanborn - LB - Wisconsin

Quick take:

Sanborn is a really good downhill player that would be well served finding a role as a blitz package player and special teams standout for the Ravens.

Wisconsin linebacker Jack Sanborn has been a consistent staple for the Badgers over the past few seasons as a featured defender in Jim Leonhard’s defensive system. Wisconsin touted one of the fiercest, stingiest defenses in the country last season with Sanborn and fellow linebacker Leo Chenal serving in starring roles on the second level as the straws that stirred the drink. Coming from a football family that saw his late father Paul play at Oregon in the 1980s and a younger brother playing with him at Wisconsin, Sanborn has been featured in a blitz-heavy role with the team and helped to dictate the pace of play to opposing teams by having a persistent threat at the line of scrimmage or in the opposing backfield. Sanborn offers a fair level of versatility as compared to his teammate Chenal, too—you see Sanborn scraping and offering sideline challenges and he’s been able to make a modest number of plays on the ball in coverage as well. He doesn’t profile as a dynamic athlete in space or as a bonafide three-down option against NFL competition, but I don’t think it is unreasonable to see a path for him playing as a starter in base personnel in the league.

Ideal role: Early-down MIKE linebacker

Scheme tendencies: Blitz heavy, aggressive defense with quality coverage options in the secondary (including the safeties)

FILM EVALUATION

Written by Kyle Crabbs

Games watched: Wake Forest (2020), Penn State (2021), Notre Dame (2021), Michigan (2021), Purdue (2021), Iowa (2021), Northwestern (2021), Minnesota (2021)

Best Game Studied: Wake Forest (2020)

Worst Game Studied: Minnesota (2021)

Tackling: Effective as a tackler, Sanborn does well to come to balance and square up ball-carriers in the alley. He also offers an effective tackling radius and has consistency away from his frame to finish plays. Sanborn offers sufficient lateral mobility and range and, for some defenses, could fill the MIKE role at the NFL level from an athletic perspective. Sanborn is even consistent in making tackles while being leaned on and playing through congestion.

Football IQ/Instincts: Sanborn offers impressive football IQ, showing situational awareness to attack the football as a tackler or to try to hold up the ball-carrier to make him available for an attempt to strip the ball. He’s fairly diverse and has taken snaps as an end man on the line of scrimmage, mugged up in interior gaps, or as a true stack backer.

Competitive Toughness: I love the juice that Sanborn plays with. He’s high energy and relentless as a pursuit player. He’s capable of jolting climbing blockers and will do well in traffic to squeeze down and ensure tight gap fits. He’s a hard hitter, too—it can be taken for granted at times next to Chenal, but he’s very much a thud hitter in his own right.

Pass Coverage Ability: Sanborn isn’t going to pop or shine in hook/curl coverage drops—there’s going to be a debate about his ability to play all three downs and he’ll need strong athletic testing to help buy-in. I’m not sure a lot of turn and run assignments make sense either, so this is someone who is likely going to need some complementary pieces around him in the linebacker room or have a lot of coverage studs behind him, especially in the safety room to handle tight ends and backs. I will say his anticipation and peripheral vision for feeling routes popped a bit; he’s got a sense for shading throwing windows in the MOF.

Run Defending: He’s really good here. I do admittedly wish that he had just a little bit more juice to claim he’s a sideline-to-sideline MIKE, but he negotiates blocks well, he trusts his juice to make decisions working over or under blocks, and he’s a firm and clean tackler. Sanborn has been highly productive against the run and the Wisconsin defense has put him in a position to succeed with some of their run blitzes and gap exchanges at the snap.

Block Deconstruction: There is good effectiveness to his punch, stun, and block deconstruction from interior OL climbing to influence his scrape. Sanborn has the power to jolt and he’s got enough extension to give me confidence he can get through that initial contact to uncover. Fully capable of slamming the door on a lead blocker and spilling the run if needed.

Lateral Mobility: Sanborn doesn't have the most sudden transitions. He’s more twitched gearing into contact as compared to physically exploding in short spaces or redirecting to attack small creases and working toward the ball and rapidly closing down distances. That said, I do think he’s fairly smooth when gaining ground to the line of scrimmage and he can provide a modest level of slipperiness.

Flexibility: There's a bit of tightness to his hips and he's not the most fluid in his coverage drops—not certain how well he'll hold up in man-to-man coverage against NFL TEs in a defense that implements a lot of pressure looks and isolates their linebackers in coverage. I think he corners and carries speed through shallow transitions fairly well.

Leadership: Served as team captain for the Badgers and has been a fixture of the defense as a three-year starter. That experience shows with his involvement in pre-snap procedures. He gets high marks from those around the program for his football character and leadership.

Versatility: Sanborn has, at a minimum, shown he’s cerebral and physically competent in all phases of the position. He’s had success in various stretches as a pass defender (three INTs in 2019), as a penetration player (14.5 tackles for loss in 2021), and as a rally defender to the ball (led the team in tackles in both 2019 and 2020). I see no reason to think he can’t be a special teams contributor and I think he’s got a base personnel skill set and the tackling efficiency to be a starting linebacker in the NFL.

@sportscoach on the clock

 

[sportscoach]

With the 129 pick the Dallas Cowboys and @sportscoach select...

JoJo Domann LB Nebraska

DRAFT PROFILE: BIO​

At high school at Pine Creek in Colorado JoJo Domann helped Pine Creek to a 12-1 record as a senior in 2015. Domann rushed 37 times for 404 yards, an average of nearly 11 yards per carry, and scored 11 rushing touchdowns. He also caught 33 passes for 674 yards with nine receiving touchdowns. Defensively, he racked up 34 tackles, including 4.5 tackles for loss. He received a first-team USA Today All-Colorado selection as a result. ESPN listed him among the top 60 outside linebackers in the nation and a three-star recruiting grade. He received multiple scholarships but opted to join Nebraska.

After playing sparingly during 2016 and 2017 Domann saw action at both safety and outside linebacker in 2018, starting two games at outside linebacker in November and finished the season with 19 tackles.
In 2019 as a junior Domann made the switch from safety. He started six games and recorded a career-high 52 tackles, ranked second on the team with 11 TFLs, six pass breakups, two forced fumbles, and fourth with 2.5 sacks.
As a senior in 2020, he started all eight games and earned honorable-mention All-Big Ten accolades. Domann led Nebraska with 58 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss, five pass breakups, two forced fumbles, and one fumble recovery. In 2021 in his second senior year Doman In 10 games, Domann posted 72 tackles with 9.0 tackles for loss, 2.0 sacks, two forced fumbles, two interceptions, and three pass breakups. His year was cut short by season-ending surgery that forced him to miss the final two games. He was also honored with a first-team All-Big Ten selection and second-team All-American by the Associated Press.

SCOUTING REPORT: STRENGTHS​

• Has good athletic ability with a high football IQ and elite coverage ability
• Solid open-field tackler with good, not elite strength. is a decent run defender not a thumper but wraps up well
• Very vocal - a leader on the field
• Plays fast, flows with the action, showing smooth lateral agility and short-area burst. Has good instincts and awareness to quickly find the ball.
• Former safety who could be the best coverage linebacker in the class - had a QB rating when targeted of 63.8 this past year
• Long arms make him excellent in press coverage - asked to cover WRs in the slot at Nebraska
• Has the speed to run with tight ends and some backs
• Has had some success as a pass rusher - although he's not going to beat anyone with a bull rush
• Tougher between the tackles than many expect. Fluid and quick drop into zone, covers enough ground to be Tampa-2 "MIKE" and knows where the markers are.
• Combines very good instincts with above-average reaction skills. Almost always finds the ball in traffic.
• Reads the quarterback to anticipate and is a candidate to play any linebacker spot
• Quick to read run, showing good agility and speed to get past blockers and finish. Experienced in coverage and gets a strong jam on outside receivers.

SCOUTING REPORT: WEAKNESSES​

• Is more of a hybrid LB-Safety than a traditional LB
• He isn't dominant as a run defender and maybe looked at by scouts as just a bulked-up defensive back
• If used as a nickel DB doesn't have the speed to run with receivers deep
• Only adequate change-of-direction ability. Also loses his balance too often in the open field. Lacks size to be a major factor as a pass rusher although does have the requisite speed and agility
• Strong backs can run through his tackle attempts if he's not in position
• Doesn't have enough power, or bulk to fit any LB position perfectly in the NFL
• Lacks the strength to blow up fullbacks and bulk/length to prevent getting engulfed by better linemen at the second level.

SCOUTING REPORT: SUMMARY​

Jojo Domann isn't a traditional linebacker - he's a hybrid LB-DB with elite coverage skills, a good tackler, can be disruptive as a blitzer, and has the lateral agility to play sideline to sideline in the run game. He however isn't really built to be a full-time every down LB in the pros and maybe exposed when faced with a power rushing attack if used this way.
Domann will likely carve out a nice career as an elite nickel linebacker who adds value as an excellent lens special teams player.
We expect Domann to be a mid-round selection in the 2022 NFL Draft who will make an impact from day one.

 

[Randolphkeys]

@selby56 up

@AZ_ on deck

Keys in the hole!

 

[sportscoach]

With the 130th pick the Buffalo Bills and @sportscoach select...

Charlie Kolar TE Iowa State

DRAFT PROFILE: BIO​

Charlie Kolar ended his career at Norman North High School in Oklahoma with 139 receptions, 2,440 yards, and 31 TDs. He was named to the Scout all-Midlands first-team, the preseason Oklahoma Super 30 as one of the state’s top players, and was awarded a three-star grade by ESPN after his senior year. He had a few options for scholarships but ultimately decided on Iowa State over Oklahoma State.

After redshirting in 2017 and playing little in 2018 Kolar earned the starting role and didn't disappoint. As he finished third on the team in receptions (51) and receiving yards (697) and led the team in touchdown receptions (7), tying for the 10th-most in school history. He was awarded with a Second Team All-American spot by the FWAA and PFF, a third Team All-American place by the AP, and a First Team All-Big 12 selection.

In 2020 logged 44 catches for 591 yards and 7 touchdowns in 11 games. He received All-Big 12 recognition again, and he was one of three finalists for the Mackey Award, losing out to Kyle Pitts.

2021 was Kolar's best yet as he put up 764 YDs on 63 receptions with 6 TDs, he also had an excellent 98.8 QB rating when targetted on the year. He was handed a spot on the All-America Third Team by Phil Steele to become the school’s first-ever three-time All-American. He also made First Team Academic All-American (CoSIDA) and in doing so become ISU’s first-ever three-time Academic All-American.

SCOUTING REPORT: STRENGTHS​

• Kolar is a tall tight end (6-6) with some strength who is a reliable target in the red zone
• Has hands of glue, about as good as you'll see in the sport, with a nice catch radius - has only dropped 5 passes in his entire college career
• Soft, reliable hands center the big safe target for quarterbacks. He Shields the defense and will let the ball into his pads to protect it when about to absorb a big hit over the middle.
• Creates a mismatch - out muscles and shields corners from the ball on intermediate routes
• High football IQ - understands where he needs to be and will never be caught out just short of the first down marker
• Kolar has the versatility to line up as a regular in-line tight end, as an h-back, and as a receiver split out wide
• Will nearly always come down with the contested catch
• Good body control to reach back for the pass behind him. High-points passes and has good vertical, timing, and hand-eye coordination in jump-ball situations
• Knee-bend and technique are good and he shows decent power when his hands hit the target.
• Flashes excellent tracking and overall body control to make catches outside of his frame

SCOUTING REPORT: WEAKNESSES​

• Very limited as an athlete - doesn't have elite quickness and is not quick twitchy in any way
• Is a bit high-hipped and slow to get rolling. Frame limits upside as a blocker.
• Possesses only average straight-line speed and is a bit stiff as a route-runner, showing only average flexibility and burst out of his breaks.
• Is not a threat in the open field and has limited YAC ability
• Built like a big wide receiver with a high cut frame and limited power
• Not a good separator and doesn't run particularly crisp routes
• Inconsistent with his release off the line of scrimmage.
• Not a good pass blocker and lacks the body control while moving to be able to be a quality run blocker
• Only average lateral agility to elude and might not be fast enough to be a consistent threat down the seam against NFL competition.

SCOUTING REPORT: SUMMARY​

Kolar is a decent tight-end prospect who has limited athletic upside. He has elite hands with an impressive catch radius who could very quickly become the quarterback's best friend on third down. He however offers little as a blocker - as he lacks power and is too tall and lean. He also has no explosion in his game and has very average top-end speed.

We consider Kolar to have a future as pass receiving possession type receiver at the next level but who may struggle to find a regular starting spot at the tight end position due to his limited blocking ability - therefore it's difficult to see him being selected any higher than the fifth round in the 2022 NFL Draft.

 

[sportscoach]

@selby56 up

@AZ_ on deck

Keys in the hole!

You jumped the gun slightly lol

 

[Selby]

With the 131st pick, the Tennessee Titans select...

Jeremy Ruckert, TE, Ohio State

Ruckert can do a little bit of everything. He is good value at this point in the draft and can provide depth at the TE position. Tennessee has Austin Hooper is penciled in as their starter, which should provide a good veteran presence for Ruckert to help him develop before he eventually becomes TE1 down the road. I'll let Lance Zierlein go into more detail on his specific strenghts and weaknesses, but this pick provides good value for the Titans at a position they need.

By Lance Zierlein
NFL Analyst
NFL Comparison
Dalton Schultz

Overview
Muscular move tight end on the collegiate level who should be able to find a home as an in-line worker. Ruckert should test well creating a favorable height-weight-speed profile that could push him up draft boards. He blocks with good aggression, but can be a little inconsistent at the point of attack for now. He's not as explosive in his route-running as his testing might indicate but will catch what is thrown his way even though he might never be much of a volume target. He has TE2 potential and could become an average NFL starter.

Strengths

• Rocked up with quality lean mass on his frame.
• Explosive testing potential.
• Brings toughness as a blocker.
• Radar and balance to find and tag targets in space.
• Races across formation looking to flatten backside chasers.
• Makes quick adjustments finding work as run blocker.
• Adequate catch radius.
• Adjusts pad level to secure low throws.
• Sells initial break on double moves.

Weaknesses

• Hip tightness led to rolling stops on hitch routes.
• Not much separation burst from route breaks.
• Double catches show themselves.
• Straight-line runner with limited YAC potential.
• Loses block positioning due to wide hands at point of attack.
• Drops head into initial contact.
• Needs to keep pads over his feet as base blocker.

@AZ_ and the Packers are now on the clock!

 

[AZ_]

The Green Bay Packers select:

Chris Paul - IOL - Tulsa

Quick take:

Offers the packers position versatility along the interior, and a culture leader in the organization as Paul is among the most accomplished collegiate athletes off the field we've seen in a long time.

Four-year starter, plenty of experience, fits right in to the GB system which has pumped out quality OL year after year.

Chris Paul was a four-year starter for the Tulsa offensive line and enjoyed an accomplished career on and off the field. Paul is a musical artist and produced an EP in 2020 under the stage name The Seventh. Of Nigerian descent, Paul took an active role in various groups that promote racial equality. His volunteer efforts also extend to the Black Men’s Initiative, Future Alumni Council, University Ambassadors, Student Association, and Fellowship of Christian Athletes. His younger brother plays football at Houston while his oldest played at Northeastern State. Paul is an academic standout that is currently working on his MBA. Across his four seasons of starting experience for the Golden Hurricane, Paul spent two seasons at guard and two at tackle. I believe his best position in the NFL comes at guard, where my concerns about pass sets, lateral mobility, and weight distribution are eased. Paul is a technician with his hands and does well to vary his strikes and activate them with good timing and placement. He excels in the run game where his hands allow him to control reps and he does well to get his frame positioned to seal lanes. In pass protection, Paul is flashy but his tendency to overset and soften rush angles for his opponent must be corrected if he is tasked with playing on an island in the NFL. Paul will turn 24 during his rookie season in the NFL. I think he can provide depth with some positional flexibility. He has modest intrigue to develop into a reliable starter by year two or three.

Ideal Role: Developmental guard

Scheme Fit: Any

FILM EVALUATION

Written by Joe Marino

Games watched: Oklahoma State (2021), Ohio State (2021), Houston (2021), Cincinnati (2021)

Best Game Studied: Cincinnati (2021)

Worst Game Studied: Oklahoma State (2021)

Balance: Paul has good contact balance when playing forward as a run blocker but has room for improvement in pass protection. His base can get very wide and create issues with weight distribution, which impacts his ability to remain controlled and coordinated. Playing forward, he has good contact balance and control of himself when working to the second level.

Pass Sets: Paul has to find more consistency with his pass sets to survive as an offensive tackle in the NFL. He has a tendency to overset and expose the B-gap and he struggles to redirect. He needs to take better angles with his initial steps to cut off the outside edge track and set those roadblocks but has to be careful to not open his shoulders/hips and soften that angle for the pass rusher.

Competitive Toughness: Paul is a competitive blocker but falls short of earning labels like “nasty” and “mauler.” He has good temperament in the run game and battles in pass protection, even when his technique fails him.

Lateral Mobility: I’m concerned about Paul’s ability to slide his feet and redirect. His lateral mobility is only modest and could be a leading factor as to why he needs to play offensive guard in the NFL. I’m not fully convinced his issues are because he lacks foot quickness but more because of inconsistent pass sets and weight distribution within them.

Length: Paul is a technician with his hands, which helps maximize his anatomical length. He uses his length effectively to steer pass rushers beyond the peak of the pocket by finding surface area and playing with full extension, even when his feet lag behind.

Football IQ: Paul doesn’t overly impress with his ability to diagnose pressure packages and I’ve seen him let the inside rusher free with no threat to the outside. There is a bit of a robotic feel to him in pass protection. I do like his timing and executing in the run game as it relates to angles, body position, and hand fits.

Hand Technique: Paul’s hand usage is among my favorite components of his game. He does well to place and fit his hands in the run game to take control of reps. In pass protection, his hands are well-placed and timed. I like his ability to re-fit his hands when necessary and vary his strikes.

Anchor Ability: Paul has sufficient functional strength but setting a consistently firm anchor can be challenging due to his high hips. He has a tendency to play tall in his pass sets and needs to more consistently win the leverage battle. It wasn’t a major issue in college but bigger tests are coming and I don’t believe he has natural knee bend.

Power at POA: Paul has sufficient power at the point of attack and holds his own. With that said, he has to find more consistent leverage to truly maximize his ability to remain stout in pass protection and create movement in the run game. His grip strength is excellent.

Versatility: Paul has two years of starting experience at right tackle, one at left guard, and one at right guard. I believe his best spot at the next level is guard, where my concerns about pass sets are mitigated. I don’t believe he is a player that restricts the scheme when playing on the interior.

Packers Draft:
22. Green Bay Packers (from LVR) @AZ_ Jahan Dotson - WR - Penn State
28. Green Bay Packers - Daxton Hill - DB - Michigan
53. Green Bay Packers (from LVR) - Alec Pierce - WR - Cincinnati
59. Green Bay Packers - Jelani Woods - TE - Virginia
92. Green Bay Packers - Otito Ogbonnia - DL - UCLA


@Randolphkeys on the clock

 

[Randolphkeys]

I got two in a row here. I see Chris Paul just came off the board, to me for another NBA Hall of Famer...

Tampa Bay Buccaneers select one of Cleveland's best prospects:



Cornerback Cody Bryant
Glenville High School and University of Cincinnati
HEIGHT: 6' 1
WEIGHT: 198
ARMS: 30 5/8
HANDS: 9 3/8"

Coby Bryant Draft and Combine Prospect Profile | NFL.com

Strengths

• Good size and build as an outside corner.
• Instinctive in coverage.
• Can track throws and catch it like a receiver.
• Made 10 interceptions over five seasons.
• Plays with proper spacing against high-low route combinations.
• Awareness to play the throw.
• Maintains inside leverage through his pedal.
• Ability to maintain positioning through route phase.
• Slick to swing around targets and disrupt catch without interfering.
• Committed to do the work in run support.
• Willing to contain the runner or hit him.

Weaknesses

* Will give ground to legitimate pro speed across from him.

* Sticky hips slow directional change.

* Route experts could exploit his deficiencies in space.

* Will struggle to stay in play when routes cross his face.

* Average burst to close from off-man.

*Shorter arms create wrap-up inconsistency as tackler.

* Loses tackle balance when pursuing on the move.

Why the Buccaneers?

Long story short: #2CB upside because of size, ball skills and tackling. Quarterbacks tested him regularly playing across from the Sauce. His 4.54 40 yard dash time is the only reason he is still available. Starters are Jamel Dean and Carlton Davis, a strong outside duo. I really like their nickel corner Sean Murphy- Bunting, but he had a rough year in 2021.

Buccaneers draft so far:

EDGE Boye Mafe
IDT Perrion Winfrey
IOL Jamaree Salyer
WR David Bell
CB Cody Bryant

 

[Randolphkeys]

With the 135th pick in the fake draft, San Francisco selects:



Baylor Wide Receiver Tyquon Thornton

Height: 6'3
Weight: 182
Arms: 33 1/4
Hands: 8 1/4
40 Time: 4.28

Tyquan Thornton Draft and Combine Prospect Profile | NFL.com

According to The draft network.com:

Thornton is a senior that struggled to see significant playing time until this year (2021). The 2021 season saw Thornton's production on the field skyrocket. Thronton finished the season with 60 receptions and 10 receiving touchdowns. Thornton showcases electric speed and can seemingly run past any defender that is put in his way. Thornton uses long strides to simply glide past defenders and uncover to make himself available for the quarterback. In the NFL, I believe Thronton will have instant value as a deep threat, and defenses will always have to account for where he is aligned because he is a big play waiting to happen.

Why a fit in San Francisco?

Kyle Shanahan plugs Thornton into the Tyler Gabriel role of his offense, taking the top off the defense. They have great starters, but the third receiver has been a weakness since Kendrick Bourne and Brandon Goodwin left via free agency. Thornton is a willing blocker that will work to effectively block his assignment. He has experience in the slot, but would most likely stay on the boundary and push either Aiuk or Deebo into the slot in three receiver alignments.

San Francisco draft so far:

DL Logan Hall
IOL Sean Rhyan
TE Isaiah Likely
WR Tyquon Thornton

 

[sportscoach]

@kriegs is up I believe

Then

@pthompson09 is on deck