Jalen Graham-OLB-7th Round 2023 Draft

Interesting that it sounds like Graham had the better day today than Winters.

Should be fun to follow through camp etc.

Originally posted by KiwiM3:
Interesting that it sounds like Graham had the better day today than Winters.

Should be fun to follow through camp etc.

I didn't see anything like that, just saw some musings by grant cohn that Graham is lean and Winters a tad overweight.

Originally posted by the_dynasty:
I didn't see anything like that, just saw some musings by grant cohn that Graham is lean and Winters a tad overweight.

Wasn't just Cohn. Multiple other reporters said the same thing.

Originally posted by KiwiM3:

Originally posted by the_dynasty:
I didn't see anything like that, just saw some musings by grant cohn that Graham is lean and Winters a tad overweight.

Wasn't just Cohn. Multiple other reporters said the same thing.

Yup. Day 1 though so not worried for Winters.

Originally posted by GoreGoreGore:

Originally posted by KiwiM3:

Originally posted by the_dynasty:
I didn't see anything like that, just saw some musings by grant cohn that Graham is lean and Winters a tad overweight.

Wasn't just Cohn. Multiple other reporters said the same thing.

Yup. Day 1 though so not worried for Winters.

Same. Its rookie camp and two months to training camp. We will see what goes down then.

Originally posted by KiwiM3:
Wasn't just Cohn. Multiple other reporters said the same thing.

Yeah but my point is, I don't think Winters had a worse day he just looked less in shape. Either way, I'm excited for both. I think Graham is a hidden gem.

I was wrong - looks like Graham did have a better day in terms of LB play.
Jack Hammer talks about it here, he said he was the best LB on the field.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8Uo-h3y3mk
at around the 7:05 mark

Don't forget what Lynch said: there was legit debate on which LB to select with the Winters pick between the two, so they had them similarly graded. Ultimately I think both was awesome picks and I do think neither would last on our practice squad if it comes to that

Originally posted by 49ers808:
Don't forget what Lynch said: there was legit debate on which LB to select with the Winters pick between the two, so they had them similarly graded. Ultimately I think both was awesome picks and I do think neither would last on our practice squad if it comes to that

I have both making it, I love McCrary-Ball and all, but I like our two draft picks better.

you know who else was high on him? Scott McCloughan. From and interview by the Athletic post draft:

LB Jalen Graham, seventh round, No. 255
The 49ers may have saved the best for last, according to McCloughan. At the very least, he thinks Graham, the Purdue linebacker who was taken four picks before Mr. Irrelevant, gives them exceptional value.

"I gave him a fourth-round grade two years in a row," McCloughan said. "Nobody else liked him. I kept saying, 'What do you mean? He's out there making plays.'"

After the draft, general manager John Lynch said Winters, a linebacker they took in the sixth round, drew some in-house comparison to Dre Greenlaw. McCloughan said Graham reminded him a lot of Azeez Al-Shaair, who signed with the Titans two months ago.

Graham had an unimpressive 4.64-second 40 time at the combine and was even slower — 4.78 — at Purdue's pro day, which likely sent him tumbling to the end of the seventh round. McCloughan, however, said Graham had terrific eyes, that he reacted quickly to plays and that his 5-yard closing speed was excellent.

"And that's how the game is played," he said. "Because I'm telling you, this cat's got change of direction, he's got instincts, he's got eyes. And he's got pass rush, too. So on third down, he can put his hand on the ground."

McCloughan predicted Graham would be a standout on special teams and that he'd compete for the strongside linebacker role that previously belonged to Al-Shaair.

"I'd be surprised if he doesn't make it," he said. "Because he's got some qualities that are pretty unique. Whoever found him — whoever that scout was — that's pretty freakin' cool."

https://theathletic.com/4486512/2023/05/04/49ers-nfl-draft-jiayir-brown-cameron-latu/
this is behind paywall but reference is linked for cya

Originally posted by AB81Rules:

Originally posted by 49ers808:
Don't forget what Lynch said: there was legit debate on which LB to select with the Winters pick between the two, so they had them similarly graded. Ultimately I think both was awesome picks and I do think neither would last on our practice squad if it comes to that

I have both making it, I love McCrary-Ball and all, but I like our two draft picks better.

This - we have 2 very legit players

I almost forgot about this guy. He was another one of those fast play making LB that we drafted last year. Hope he can compete and contribute while Greenlaw is recuperating and at the very least play ST.

per several reports on Twitter

Ohhhhhh shiiiiiiiit!!!!!