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jreff22 · 2017-08-29T11:14:05-07:00

Knowing that Ward and Reid both have health issues, Tartt still hasn't put it all together, RR is getting smoked at CB, and DJ is getting his last shot to prove something...I think its safe to say we will go DB early and often next year. Below are the listed DB's (in ranked order) from Draft Scouts top 100 players Derwin James | S | Florida State | Junior A former five-star recruit with freakish athleticism, linebacker-esque hitting ability, and cornerback-like ball skills. That's a description of either former Florida State safety Jalen Ramsey or current Seminoles star Derwin James. At 6-foot-3 and 211 pounds, James is enormous for the position. He's super-fluid on the field with quick play-recognition gifts, as evidenced by his 91 tackles as a true freshman in 2015. He missed most of 2016 with a knee injury but should be back to 100 percent for the 2017 campaign. Tarvarus McFadden | CB | Florida State | Junior McFadden and James form the best safety-cornerback duo in the country in 2017. Last year, McFadden reeled in eight interceptions, which led the nation. At 6-foot-2 and 200 pounds, he dominated with size and athleticism at times but had moments that showed a lack of sound tackling ability. From a physical perspective, it's all there for this Florida State standout. He'll be returning from a torn labrum this season too. Minkah Fitzpatrick | CB | Alabama | Junior The latest in an unfathomably long line of first-round caliber cornerbacks from Alabama during the Nick Saban era, Fitzpatrick has played both safety and corner for the Crimson Tide. The NFL will like that versatility. He's 6-foot-1 and 203 pounds with good strength and plus ball skills. He had two picks as a freshman in 2015 and intercepted six passes as a sophomore. Oh, and he's already returned four of those picks for touchdowns. Jaire Alexander | CB | Louisville | Junior At 5-foot-11 and 188 pounds, Alexander could add some weight to his frame as he gets ready to make the jump to the next level. In 2016, he reeled in five interceptions and defended nine other passes in his target area. Louisville will be in the spotlight often, so Alexander will have ample opportunity to make big plays with everyone watching. Marcus Allen | S | Penn State | Senior Allen was the Nittany Lions' most impactful secondary member in 2016. He had 110 tackles and six tackles for loss. At 6-foot-2 and 205 pounds, he has NFL safety size. He was a terror against Minnesota, when he tallied a remarkable 22 tackles with one tackle for loss. Armani Watts | S | Texas A&M | Senior The 5-foot-11, 200-pound lightning bug is a striker on the back end for the Aggies. Unfortunately, his season was cut short in 2016. The year before, Watts recorded 126 tackles and six tackles for loss. He had 56 tackles, six tackles for loss, and two interceptions in eight games last year. Quin Blanding | S | Virginia | Senior A 358-tackle career over four seasons for a safety would be outstanding .The 6-foot-2, 205-pound Blanding has that many tackles in just three seasons with the Cavaliers. He'll check the "production" box of the scouting process, that's for sure. In 2016, he had two picks and two tackles for loss to go along with his 118 tackles. Adonis Alexander | CB | Virginia Tech | Junior Virginia Tech has sent a plethora of pro-ready cornerbacks to the league, and Alexander is next in line. At 6-foot-3 and close to 200 pounds, he has Richard Sherman-esque size and length and has reeled in six interceptions in his two years in Blacksburg. Iman Marshall | CB | USC | Junior Another corner taller than 6-foot, Marshall has six interceptions in his two years at USC (three each season) and has 17 pass breakups. He's a former five-star recruit Rivals rated the top cornerback in the country in the 2015 class. Marshall oozes athleticism. Ronnie Harrison | DB | Alabama | Junior Harrison is a 6-foot-3, 218-pound secondary menace for Alabama. He has four interceptions for the Crimson Tide in two seasons and upped his impact in 2016 by accumulating 83 tackles. Anthony Averett | DB | Alabama | SeniorThe 6-foot defensive back has played multiple positions during his time in Tuscaloosa and emerged as a reliable secondary member a season ago when he totaled 48 tackles, eight pass breakups, and two forced fumbles. He'll team with Minkah Fitzpatrick and Tony Brown to formulate a scary-good defensive backfield for the Crimson Tide this season. Jordan Thomas | DB | Oklahoma | Senior Like many Oklahoma defensive backs before him, Thomas has been a productive leader for the Sooners on the back end during his career. He has seven interceptions over the past two seasons, and although that number dipped from five to two last year, he had 17 pass breakups. At 6-foot and 192 pounds, Thomas has good size for an NFL corner. Godwin Igwebuike | S | Northwestern | Senior If you've watched a Northwestern football game over the past two seasons, Igwebuike has likely stood out. The 6-foot, 205-pound safety is as active as they come in all phases. Last year, he had three games with double-digit tackles and had fewer than five tackles in only one outing for the Wildcats. Jamar Summers | CB | UConn | Senior Summers put himself on the map with an eight-interception season in 2015. Last year, he picked off two passes but had 59 tackles, four tackles for loss, nine pass breakups and a forced fumbled -- he clearly rounded out his game. Trey Marshall | DB | Florida State | Senior In more of a full-time role than his first two seasons with the Seminoles in 2016, Marshall had 58 tackles with two tackles for loss and four pass breakups. The 6-foot corner will have plenty of opportunities to make plays this year as a member of Florida State's loaded defense. Tony Brown | CB | Alabama | Senior Another 6-foot defensive back, Brown was a key role player on Alabama's defense in 2016, recording 32 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, two interceptions, and nine pass breakups playing next to Marlon Humphrey and Minkah Fitzpatrick. https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/an-incredibly-early-look-at-the-top-100-prospects-in-the-2018-nfl-draft-1-20/

Nov 8, 2017 at 4:29 PM

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Originally posted by Kolohe:
Originally posted by SmokeCrabtrees:
If we strike out in FA i wouldn't mind one in the 2nd.

No no, the 2nd round pick will be used to either trade back up or use for Ragnow or Price. I'm hoping CB is taken care of in either free agency or in the 3rd thru 7th rounds.

Im getting antsy for another 2nd. God i hope we land a few fish in FA..

[ Edited by SmokeCrabtrees on Nov 28, 2017 at 2:57 AM ]

Nov 27, 2017 at 4:39 PM

#122

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Bump

Nov 28, 2017 at 9:59 PM

#123

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https://www.hudl.com/video/3/3678053/5a1c8d8f5eed910e041ab79d

Looks long, explosive, instinctual.
Plays in D3, so I'm not too enamored by the high number of picks, but he does look like a wide receiver on some of them.

Favorite attribute is his presence in the run game. Fearless, hard hitting, and a good open field, wrap up tackler.

6'1" with 4.4 speed.

Apparently the Seahawks have sent scouts to two of his games.

[ Edited by adrianlesnar on Nov 28, 2017 at 10:12 PM ]

Nov 28, 2017 at 10:33 PM

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Originally posted by adrianlesnar:
https://www.hudl.com/video/3/3678053/5a1c8d8f5eed910e041ab79d

Looks long, explosive, instinctual.
Plays in D3, so I'm not too enamored by the high number of picks, but he does look like a wide receiver on some of them.

Favorite attribute is his presence in the run game. Fearless, hard hitting, and a good open field, wrap up tackler.

6'1" with 4.4 speed.

Apparently the Seahawks have sent scouts to two of his games.

Wow, I am very impressed. It looks like he's doing a lot of similar stuff in college that we do here(press/shuffle/bail technique). I especially love his willingness to tackle.

Nov 28, 2017 at 10:45 PM

#125

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Originally posted by Heroism:
Wow, I am very impressed. It looks like he's doing a lot of similar stuff in college that we do here(press/shuffle/bail technique). I especially love his willingness to tackle.

He'll be at senior bowl so we can see how well he stick to better wideouts

Nov 28, 2017 at 11:49 PM

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Originally posted by adrianlesnar:
Originally posted by Heroism:
Wow, I am very impressed. It looks like he's doing a lot of similar stuff in college that we do here(press/shuffle/bail technique). I especially love his willingness to tackle.

He'll be at senior bowl so we can see how well he stick to better wideouts

Up close and personal while coaching him

Nov 29, 2017 at 12:01 AM

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Originally posted by adrianlesnar:
Originally posted by SmokeCrabtrees:
If we strike out in FA i wouldn't mind one in the 2nd.

Isiah Oliver

That would be pretty crazy. Him pairing up with Witherspoon again at the CB spots and of course former teammates Ward and Tartt at Safety. Although if Colbert keeps it up I'd rather see Ward move back to CB but that's beside the point. I like Oliver

Nov 29, 2017 at 12:10 PM

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San Diego State DB Kameron Kelly's shift from safety to cornerback this fall has "resulted in his draft stock exploding," according to Draft Analyst's Tony Pauline.

Listed at 6'2/200 but perhaps closed to 6'0, Kelly has picked off three passes and broken up eight more while adding 62 tackles this fall. "Kelly has the size, speed (4.52s 40) and ball skills to line up in nickel packages at the next level," Pauline wrote. "And though he must improve his skill making plays with his back to the ball, Kelly could jump into the draft's second day with a good postseason."
Source: Draft Analyst

Dec 1, 2017 at 4:54 PM

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Isiah Oliver just declared...top end DB without question

Dec 1, 2017 at 5:34 PM

#130

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Originally posted by NYniner85:
Isiah Oliver just declared...top end DB without question

Hmmm...i really like it when ex college team mates join forces in the pros

Dec 1, 2017 at 7:59 PM

#131

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Originally posted by SmokeCrabtrees:
Originally posted by NYniner85:
Isiah Oliver just declared...top end DB without question

Hmmm...i really like it when ex college team mates join forces in the pros

I think he hits the bottom of the 1st.

Dec 1, 2017 at 8:12 PM

#132

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Originally posted by ChaunceyGardner:
Originally posted by SmokeCrabtrees:
Originally posted by NYniner85:
Isiah Oliver just declared...top end DB without question

Hmmm...i really like it when ex college team mates join forces in the pros

I think he hits the bottom of the 1st.

Wasn't Owuzie seen as a late 1st/early 2nd.. He might be there towards the end of the 2nd... Saints pick might be money low key 2nd round draft positioning. Pretty much guaranteed a another top 50 player.

Dec 1, 2017 at 9:06 PM

#133

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Originally posted by SmokeCrabtrees:
Originally posted by ChaunceyGardner:
Originally posted by SmokeCrabtrees:
Originally posted by NYniner85:
Isiah Oliver just declared...top end DB without question

Hmmm...i really like it when ex college team mates join forces in the pros

I think he hits the bottom of the 1st.

Wasn't Owuzie seen as a late 1st/early 2nd.. He might be there towards the end of the 2nd... Saints pick might be money low key 2nd round draft positioning. Pretty much guaranteed a another top 50 player.

I seem to remember a bunch of DBs rated at or above him ladt year. Depended on what teams were looking for, this year is not quite as loaded but still looks good. I don't know, I think he will go about that 30-40 range

Dec 1, 2017 at 9:13 PM

#134

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Originally posted by ChaunceyGardner:
Originally posted by SmokeCrabtrees:
Originally posted by ChaunceyGardner:
Originally posted by SmokeCrabtrees:
Originally posted by NYniner85:
Isiah Oliver just declared...top end DB without question

Hmmm...i really like it when ex college team mates join forces in the pros

I think he hits the bottom of the 1st.

Wasn't Owuzie seen as a late 1st/early 2nd.. He might be there towards the end of the 2nd... Saints pick might be money low key 2nd round draft positioning. Pretty much guaranteed a another top 50 player.

I seem to remember a bunch of DBs rated at or above him ladt year. Depended on what teams were looking for, this year is not quite as loaded but still looks good. I don't know, I think he will go about that 30-40 range

Sounds like if hes in our range well do a mini trade up like we did with CJ..

Im telling you f**kers right now... Were gonna find a way to extra picks and get our guys...

Dec 9, 2017 at 11:25 AM

#135

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Jordan Martin, Syracuse. FS/CB.

Will be at East-West Shrine