Justin Layne, CB Mich St.

Lobo49er · 2019-03-16T14:28:26-07:00

The more I learn the more I likey. In some mocks, he's a 1st rounder. In others, he's a 4th. pff's latest mock: 26. INDIANAPOLIS COLTS: JUSTIN LAYNE, CB Layne may not be a first-round prospect for everyone, but his length and feel for zone coverages make him an excellent fit for the Colts' [cover 3] defensive scheme. He graded at an impressive 89.5 in coverage last season. Since 2000 only 4 combine participating corners stood at 6010+ with 33-inch arms, a 4.50 or faster 40, and an 11-foot broad jump.1) @_jlayne 2) Jalen Ramsey (2x Pro Bowl, 1x All-Pro)3) Xavier Rhodes (2x Pro Bowl, 1x All-Pro)4) Antonio Cromartie (4x Pro Bowl, 1x All-Pro)— CJ LaBoy (@CJLaBoy) March 16, 2019

Mar 17, 2019 at 3:59 PM

adrianlesnar
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This was my sleeper since very early in the process, but I see his name everywhere now. I'd be happy taking him at 36.

Mar 17, 2019 at 6:55 PM

jersey49er
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Like this kid a lot but CB IMO is 4th-5th need leading into the draft behind, DE, WR, S, G.. I'd be surprised if CB was taken before the 4th RD.

Mar 17, 2019 at 7:12 PM

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Originally posted by jersey49er:
Like this kid a lot but CB IMO is 4th-5th need leading into the draft behind, DE, WR, S, G.. I'd be surprised if CB was taken before the 4th RD.

Idk what CBs you were watching last year to say it is not one our top 2 needs this year. Sherm was rock solid but after last year I have no faith in ahkello and do not wanna bank on Tarvarius to have a break out year.

Mar 17, 2019 at 11:48 PM

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Originally posted by Dman11:
Originally posted by jersey49er:
Like this kid a lot but CB IMO is 4th-5th need leading into the draft behind, DE, WR, S, G.. I'd be surprised if CB was taken before the 4th RD.

Idk what CBs you were watching last year to say it is not one our top 2 needs this year. Sherm was rock solid but after last year I have no faith in ahkello and do not wanna bank on Tarvarius to have a break out year.

Ok with the resigning of Ward and signing Verrett, AK looked better at the end of the year, Moore a year to learn and signing Ford and hopefully drafting Bosa which will mean the pass rush will help the secondary I garentee Lynch feels good about the CB situation, yes I understand Ward and Verrett you can't count on, but I'll bet CB isn't a top 3 need in Lynch's eyes..

Mar 18, 2019 at 6:27 AM

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Originally posted by jersey49er:
Ok with the resigning of Ward and signing Verrett, AK looked better at the end of the year, Moore a year to learn and signing Ford and hopefully drafting Bosa which will mean the pass rush will help the secondary I garentee Lynch feels good about the CB situation, yes I understand Ward and Verrett you can't count on, but I'll bet CB isn't a top 3 need in Lynch's eyes..

Agreed. Which is why I think Justin Lane may be a later round target (If he in fact Makes it to the fourth round, which CBS says he will. I don't see him falling that far though)

[ Edited by Lobo49er on Mar 18, 2019 at 2:07 PM ]

Mar 18, 2019 at 7:24 AM

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I like Layne a lot, but I think he's a guy you draft later in the 2nd. I don't think he makes it to the 3rd.

Mar 18, 2019 at 5:51 PM

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He will go very early day 2. And CB is a huge need for us, and I say that as someone who is higher on than Ahkello than probably 95% of the zone

We have Verrett who, until he plays, should not even be considered as on our roster.

We have Witherspoon who I think will be a solid CB2 in the league, but he's certainly running out of time to prove me right.

We have Richard Sherman who is another year older.

We have Tavarious Moore who is a safety.

[ Edited by adrianlesnar on Mar 18, 2019 at 5:54 PM ]

Mar 18, 2019 at 6:09 PM

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I like him a lot. I won't get mad at all if we get him with our 36th.

Mar 18, 2019 at 6:48 PM

Lobo49er
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Originally posted by adrianlesnar:
He will go very early day 2. And CB is a huge need for us, and I say that as someone who is higher on than Ahkello than probably 95% of the zone

We have Verrett who, until he plays, should not even be considered as on our roster.

We have Witherspoon who I think will be a solid CB2 in the league, but he's certainly running out of time to prove me right.

We have Richard Sherman who is another year older.

We have Tavarious Moore who is a safety.

I wholeheartedly agree with everything you wrote. I don't know if Lynch sees it this way though.

[ Edited by Lobo49er on Mar 18, 2019 at 6:48 PM ]

Mar 18, 2019 at 7:53 PM

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Originally posted by Lobo49er:
I wholeheartedly agree with everything you wrote. I don't know if Lynch sees it this way though.

Ive already mostly moved on to next year's draft, and trying to scheme how we can get all of my draft crushes in that draft, and it's much harder than this one ): Layne very well may be BPA at position of need by the time our pick comes around in the 2nd, and I hope Lynch agrees with the need if that's the case