2015 NFL Entry Draft Thread - Do NOT post the Pick before it's Announced

Does Smelter project to be better than Patton and Ellington? I'm not too familiar with this guy.

this is definitely a pick for the future. Baalke doesnt listen to the pressure of drafting for immediate need. badass

Originally posted by bors:
When did he tear acl....Will he be ready for camp

torn in NOV, can start him on pup list, work him into practice in ~NOV, and IR him if no WRs are injured at that point in the season.

Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:

Originally posted by iceberg450r:
I don't feel like we have accomplished anything in this draft so far besides adding depth to positions that aren't of need.

I get the theory of BPA draft... but i don't feel we really followed that philosophy either. SMH at this point ..... i'm hoping they take a chance on Collins in the 5th or 6th. I think this dude is innocent and just had some bad timing on a crazy incident.

Phoenix drinks the kool aid.

Originally posted by Oakland-Niner:
Whoever Smelt it, delt it.

http://www.mattandmikesports.com/nfl-draft/deandre-smelter-wr-georgia-tech-2015s-draft-sleeper-of-the-year

Originally posted by bors:
When did he tear acl....Will he be ready for camp

torn the ACL by end of the season. at some point in july, he could be ready to step on the field, with a lot portion of luck.

Originally posted by Kolohe:
A lot of peoples in here got their draft crush!!!

we went from baalke hate to baalke man crush

Originally posted by Kuya:
Does Smelter project to be better than Patton and Ellington? I'm not too familiar with this guy.

Think of a very raw Brandon Marshall type.

ANALYSIS
STRENGTHS Big receiver with physicality to match. On hitch routes, showed shake to make first defender miss and also showed he can punish defenders with a stiff-arm. Talented after the catch. His football intelligence really stands out. Has understanding of leverage within his routes and will adjust his route to counter the defender's actions. Able to create separation underneath by pushing cornerbacks with good route speed. Consistently worked back to quarterback when plays got off schedule. Uses wide frame to box out cornerbacks on back-shoulder throws near the boundary. Wins when ball is in the air with physicality, body control, well-timed leaps and strong hands. Capable run blocker. Great competitor with mature background.
WEAKNESSES Suffered an ACL tear late in season and timetable for 2015 return is uncertain. Average foot quickness for his size, which could lead to some slowness in release against press coverage. Takes an extra step to gear down into breaks. Played just two seasons of college football. Limited exposure to full route tree in Georgia Tech's triple-option offense. Overly reliant on size and body control for catches. Ability to separate from athletic cornerbacks is a concern for scouts and has been exacerbated thanks to ACL tear.
DRAFT PROJECTION Round 6 or 7
SOURCES TELL US "I hate that he tore his ACL. We throw the phrase 'athlete' and 'competitor' around quite a bit in this business, but he embodies that. If he hadn't had a shoulder problem, I think we would be talking about him as a major leaguer right now." -- NFC Area scout
NFL COMPARISON Eric Decker
BOTTOM LINE Like Eric Decker, Smelter is a former baseball player with outstanding hand-eye coordination. Both will have entered the draft with questions lingering about a season-ending injury (Lisfranc for Decker). Smelter is an uber-athlete with a background of excellence in every sport he has played. He plays well beyond his experience level at wide receiver. His toughness, natural instincts and football intelligence should earn him a spot on a depth chart, provided there are no lasting effects from his ACL tear.
RELATED LINKS
http://www.nfl.com/draft/2015/profiles/deandre-smelter?id=2552627

Originally posted by Paul_Hofer:

Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:

Originally posted by iceberg450r:
I don't feel like we have accomplished anything in this draft so far besides adding depth to positions that aren't of need.

I get the theory of BPA draft... but i don't feel we really followed that philosophy either. SMH at this point ..... i'm hoping they take a chance on Collins in the 5th or 6th. I think this dude is innocent and just had some bad timing on a crazy incident.

Phoenix drinks the kool aid.

Think we got a sleeper in WR Smelter!

11 1/8 hands

This is becoming a great draft in my opinion. I'm very pleased to see the talent this team is assembling

Smelter - steal of the draft


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