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@supafreak84 said:

@MaroonBells said:

The next Aaron Donald? Similar size and quickness...

I've seen a wide range of rankings on him and maybe I'm a little sour from us drafting the last "next Aaron Donald" from Pitt last time in Jalyn Twyman and him busting. I'd prefer just avoiding these undersized guys all together and getting some legit horses on the line to collapse the pocket and cover our LB's.

I don't think anyone called Twyman the next Aaron Donald. He was not particularly undersized and, as a 6th rounder, hardly a bust.

Like Donald, Kancy is likely a borderline 1st or 2nd rounder. Remember, this time back in 2014, Donald was a borderline 1st or 2nd rounder too. He had a great Senior Bowl and folks started talking about maybe late 1st. It wasn't until he blew up the combine that he rose to the middle 1st in some rankings. I'm not saying Kancy is definitely the next Donald. Just that there are similarities in size and quickness. 

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@supafreak84 said:

I think Sewell would be a great pick...if it were 1985. Dominant against the run. I just question whether he has the speed, range or coverage chops to be more than a 2-down guy in the NFL. 

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@MaroonBells said"supafreak84" said:https://youtu.be/e4iL4Ejd_1EI think Sewell would be a great pick...if it were 1985. Dominant against the run. I just question whether he has the speed, range or coverage chops to be more than a 2-down guy in the NFL. 
He is ideally what you would want from a 3-4 inside backer. Size to stack against the run and has the pass rush ability to be used as an effective blitzer in different situations. Range isn't an issue as we can see in the video he is able to get sideline to sideline tracking down quarterbacks and ball carriers. I think he is adequate in coverage, but Combine testing will be big in helping to make that determination. Anything in that 4.6 range at 250 pounds, I'm good with...

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Spielman’s pick is Bryce Young, could there be larger red flag then that!? 

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@Kentis said:
Spielman’s pick is Bryce Young, could there be larger red flag then that!? 

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Watched more of the WRs in this class. Wow, Quentin Johnston is the best receiver in this class and it's not really close IMO. Much lower on Addison now than I was before. Same with Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Rashee Rice. That Daniel Jeremiah has Johnston ranked behind Addison, JSN and Hyatt seems ridiculous to me right now. But we'll see. 

Much higher on Boutte, Tank Dell, Zay Flowers and Michael Wilson than I was before. I think Boutte is the 2nd best receiver in this class, but understand the ankle and character concerns. He could be a steal for someone if he drops into the 3rd round. 

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https://247sports.com/college/notre-dame...205521558/
Arrest warrant issued for Jalen Carter...

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@supafreak84 said:
https://247sports.com/college/notre-dame...205521558/

Arrest warrant issued for Jalen Carter...

Uh oh. 

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...."and with the 23rd pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, the Minnesota Vikings select...Jalen Carter, DT Georgia" 

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@MaroonBells said:
Watched more of the WRs in this class. Wow, Quentin Johnston is the best receiver in this class and it's not really close IMO. Much lower on Addison now than I was before. Same with Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Rashee Rice. That Daniel Jeremiah has Johnston ranked behind Addison, JSN and Hyatt seems ridiculous to me right now. But we'll see. 

Much higher on Boutte, Tank Dell, Zay Flowers and Michael Wilson than I was before. I think Boutte is the 2nd best receiver in this class, but understand the ankle and character concerns. He could be a steal for someone if he drops into the 3rd round. 

Big Zay Fowers fan here, don't sleep on him. Regardless of his size he can play outside and has the skillset to win on any route. Has the speed to get deep and is agile enough to break off a lot of separation when he runs good routes. Reminds me a lot of Brandin Cooks. 
 
I agree Johnson is the best in the class, depending on the type of receiver you are looking for. He just doesn't win "quick". 

You might be a bit tough on Addison, but would argue he is definitely WR 2 or 3. He'll be better in the NFL since he'll have been alignments to win off the LOS. But his play strength is concerning at times. Not many high-end receivers in the NFL who aren't in the top 1/3 of contested catches win rate. 

One name to maybe throw into the mix is Tyler Scott. He can fly and wins both from the slot & outside. If you're looking to take the top off the defense he seemingly could have some good value in the 2nd/3rd.