2016 Top Prospects To Watch | Page 4

Phoenix49ers · 2015-05-10T12:05:41-07:00

http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/article20227839.html Seniors DeForest Buckner, DE, Oregon (6-foot-6, 286 pounds): In 41 career games, he's made 148 tackles, 18.5 tackles for loss and 7.5 sacks with two forced fumbles. Shilique Calhoun, DE, Michigan State (6-4, 257): He received a first-day grade from the NFL Draft Advisory Board for this year, having made 15.5 sacks, 26.5 tackles for loss, 26 quarterback hurries and three forced fumbles the past two years. Connor Cook, QB, Michigan State (6-4, 218): He has completed 58.3 percent of his passes for 6,063 yards with 47 touchdowns and 15 interceptions. Sheldon Day, DT, Notre Dame (6-2, 285): He has made 96 tackles, 16.5 tackles for loss and 3.5 sacks in his career. Taylor Decker, OT, Ohio State (6-7, 315): After 26 starts at right tackle, he moves to left tackle this season. Josh Doctson, WR, TCU (6-3, 190): The Wyoming transfer has played 37 career games, making 136 receptions for 1,851 yards and 20 touchdowns. Spencer Drango, OT, Baylor (6-5, 315): He enters his third season as the Bears' starting LT after the NFL Draft Advisory Board advised him to return. Shawn Oakman, DE, Baylor (6-8, 278): The Penn State transfer, who had 18.5 tackles for loss and 10 sacks last season, would have been a top pick this year. Dak Prescott, QB, Mississippi State (6-1, 230): He has completed 60.4 percent of his passes in his career for 5,583 yards with 41 touchdowns and 18 interceptions. He's also rushed for 1,933 yards and 31 touchdowns. Ronnie Stanley, OT, Notre Dame (6-5, 315): He started 13 games at right tackle as a sophomore and 13 games at left tackle last season, allowing only one sack. D'haquille Williams, WR, Auburn (6-2, 216): He made 45 receptions for 730 yards and five touchdowns in 10 games last season. Underclassmen Joey Bosa, DE, Ohio State (6-5, 278 pounds): The early favorite to be the No. 1 overall pick after making 99 tackles, 34.5 tackles for loss and 21 sacks in two seasons. Kendall Fuller, CB, Virginia Tech (6-0, 190): In 26 games, he's made 112 tackles and eight interceptions with 26 pass breakups. Jared Goff, QB, Cal (6-4, 210): He broke 15 school records last season, including single-season passing yards (3,973) and touchdowns (35). Christian Hackenberg, QB, Penn State (6-4, 234): In 25 games, he has completed 57.2 percent of his passes for 5,932 yards with 32 touchdowns and 25 interceptions. Vernon Hargreaves, CB, Florida (5-11, 195): He has six interceptions in two seasons. Myles Jack, OLB, UCLA (6-1, 230): In 26 games, he's made 163 tackles, 15 tackles for loss, three interceptions and 18 pass breakups. Cardale Jones, QB, Ohio State (6-5, 250): He lacks experience but did the most with his opportunity with 742 passing yards and six total touchdowns in the Big Ten championship, Sugar Bowl and national title game. Robert Nkemdiche, DT, Mississippi (6-4, 280): In 24 games, he has made 69 tackles, 12 tackles for loss and four sacks. Emmanuel Ogbah, DE, Oklahoma State (6-4, 275): In 26 games, he has made 69 tackles, 22.5 tackles for loss, 15 sacks and seven quarterback hurries. Laquon Treadwell, WR, Mississippi (6-2, 229): He has made 120 catches for 1,240 yards and 10 touchdowns but is recovering from a gruesome left leg injury. Laremy Tunsil, OT, Mississippi (6-5, 305): Injuries are a concern after he missed two games with a biceps injury last season before fracturing his right fibula in the Peach Bowl. Read more here: http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/article20227839.html#storylink=cpy

Jul 8, 2015 at 7:32 PM

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I assume we'll be drafting a kicker in 2016. Roberto Aguayo is basically THE kicker in this draft from what I can tell. What round do we get him? Would you be mad with using a 5th round pick on him?

Jul 9, 2015 at 10:22 AM

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I would try and trade down in the 2nd round, gain an extra pick, then take him late with that 2nd rounder..

We'll be set for the next 10 years..

Jul 9, 2015 at 10:48 AM

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Originally posted by 9moon:
I would try and trade down in the 2nd round, gain an extra pick, then take him late with that 2nd rounder..

We'll be set for the next 10 years..

Why trade down when you can trade up. .

Jul 9, 2015 at 7:07 PM

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Will be keeping an eye on QB Carson Wentz

Jul 11, 2015 at 3:51 PM

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Originally posted by ChaunceyGardner:
OJ Howard TE Alabama made my "watch list". Just one of those guys who might have a big leap this year.

I've seen a bit of him, and I have to say I wasn't as impressed as most. Not much of a force blocking for a big guy, and he doesn't seem extremely light on his feet.

Jul 11, 2015 at 4:21 PM

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The difference between the two huge DE's is amazing
Oakman looks and sounds like he is ready to lead the nation and Buckner is soft spoken and looks like a hard worker, but if I were drafting
I go with Oakman right now.

Shawn Oakman, DE, Baylor (6-8, 278): The Penn State transfer, who had 18.5 tackles for loss and 10 sacks last season, would have been a top pick this year. Read more at http://www.49erswebzone.com/forum/nfl-draft/182364-2016-top-prospects-watch/#HsVF8bE3XA9fsh3O.99

DeForest Buckner, DE, Oregon (6-foot-6, 286 pounds): In 41 career games, he's made 148 tackles, 18.5 tackles for loss and 7.5 sacks with two forced fumbles. Read more at http://www.49erswebzone.com/forum/nfl-draft/182364-2016-top-prospects-watch/#EjMqOMh4PtVSehLB.99

Jul 11, 2015 at 4:39 PM

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Originally posted by Elric:
The difference between the two huge DE's is amazing
Oakman looks and sounds like he is ready to lead the nation and Buckner is soft spoken and looks like a hard worker, but if I were drafting
I go with Oakman right now.

Shawn Oakman, DE, Baylor (6-8, 278): The Penn State transfer, who had 18.5 tackles for loss and 10 sacks last season, would have been a top pick this year. Read more at http://www.49erswebzone.com/forum/nfl-draft/182364-2016-top-prospects-watch/#HsVF8bE3XA9fsh3O.99

DeForest Buckner, DE, Oregon (6-foot-6, 286 pounds): In 41 career games, he's made 148 tackles, 18.5 tackles for loss and 7.5 sacks with two forced fumbles. Read more at http://www.49erswebzone.com/forum/nfl-draft/182364-2016-top-prospects-watch/#EjMqOMh4PtVSehLB.99

Interesting.

Do you all see them going in the top 10 or top 20??

Jul 20, 2015 at 3:27 PM

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Originally posted by NinerSickness:

Originally posted by ChaunceyGardner:
OJ Howard TE Alabama made my "watch list". Just one of those guys who might have a big leap this year.

I've seen a bit of him, and I have to say I wasn't as impressed as most. Not much of a force blocking for a big guy, and he doesn't seem extremely light on his feet.

is this young guy related to the NY Giants (TE) back in the late 80s and early 90s??

Jul 20, 2015 at 4:16 PM

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Originally posted by NorthBay49er:
I assume we'll be drafting a kicker in 2016. Roberto Aguayo is basically THE kicker in this draft from what I can tell. What round do we get him? Would you be mad with using a 5th round pick on him?

I'd do it. This kids a beast and would save us money while upgrading a position. There's even precedent for drafting a kicker early. The Eagles took Alex Henry in the fourth round in 2011.

Jul 24, 2015 at 7:05 AM

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Seabass, too...would love this kicker (Aguayo) in the 4th...unless he tanks this season. But, he does look special.

Jul 24, 2015 at 1:05 PM

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I say we trade down in the 2nd round ( to gain more picks ) and then take Aguayo...

If you think about it, we just need him as a FG kicker.. we have Pinion who is a bigger and better athlete that can do KO for us so that we can prevent Aguayo from getting hurt while covering..

Jul 25, 2015 at 7:09 PM

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Add QB Jacoby Brissett to the list.

Jul 27, 2015 at 5:39 PM

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Originally posted by NorthBay49er:
Add QB Jacoby Brissett to the list.

Yep, huge fan of his.

WR Tyler Boyd of Pitt, a possible 1st rounder, got a DUI and is entering 1st time offender diversion program.

Jul 28, 2015 at 2:00 PM

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for everyone who will be watching Jared Goff more intently this season, I recommend you keep an eye on WR Kenny Lawler (#4)

Jul 29, 2015 at 8:21 PM

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Jordan Lucas 6'0 199 CB/S Penn State

Not seeing much buzz on him as of now but considering how we've gone for physical players in the secondary recently Jordan Lucas is a name to watch.