THe Rams traded all the way from the 15th pick to the top of the draft board. The only way you make that trade is for someone you think is a franchise quarterback. From most sources it seems they did it for Jared Goff. Goff’s upside is a solid starting quarterback and have success much like Matt Ryan. Look for Los Angeles to make Goff their franchise quarterback.
After the season the eagles were all the way back with the 13th pick. Now come draft day, they will have the 2nd overall pick. Did they trade all the way up to the second pick for a quarterback when they signed Sam Bradford and Chase Daniel this off season? I believe they did, as Bradford and Daniel are only signed for the short term. Carson Wentz has the potential to be a very good quarterback in this league. With this pick the eagles get their quarterback of the future.
THE CHARGERS WOULD BE IN A GREAT POSITION WITH THIS PICK AS THEY HAVE A PLAYER AT A POSITION OF NEED IN JALEN RAMSEY AND ONE OF THE TOP PLAYERS AVAILABLE WITH Tunsil. RAMSEY WOULD PROVIDE IMMEDIATE HELP FOR A DEPLETED SECONDARY. AT SAFETY ERIC WEDDLE LOOKS TO BE MOVING ON AND THEY DO NOT HAVE A QUALITY NUMBER TWO CORNERBACK OPPOSITE OF JASON VERRETT. RAMSEY WOULD FIT THAT NEED, BUT Laremy Tunsil WOULD IMMENSELY HELP the offensive line. I believe the Chargers either trade down or take Tunsil who can be their starting left tackle for the next ten years. DeForest Buckner would also fit in the Chargers defense, but at the third pick it is a little too rich.
YES, THERE IS A BIG WAVE OF MEDIA SAYING THAT NOW IS THE TIME TO INVEST IN THE FUTURE AT THE QUARTERBACK POSITION. HOWEVER, JERRY IS IN WIN NOW MODE. IT IS HARD FOR ME TO SEE HIM PICK A QUARTERBACK THAT WON’T HELP THE TEAM FOR THREE YEARS DOWN THE LINE INSTEAD OF TAKING A PLAYER THAT CAN HELP THEM NOW. RAMSEY WOULD BE GREAT FOR THE COWBOYS AS THE FUTURES OF BOTH MORRIS CLAIBORNE AND BRANDON CARR ARE IN QUESTION. RAMSEY CAN PLAY BOTH CORNER AND SAFETY AS A GREAT ADDITION TO THE COWBOYS SECONDARY. As for the defensive line, the cowboys can get a quality one in the top of the second round.
THE JAGUARS IN THIS SITUATION I BELIEVE WOULD GO FOR MYLES JACK over Joey Bosa. THIS JAGUARS DEFENSE WOULD BE FUN TO WATCH HAVING BOTH TELVIN SMITH AND MYLES JACK ROAMING THE FIELD. JACK CAN HELP FROM THE PASS RUSH TO COVERAGE AS HE HAS A RARE COMBINATION OF SIZE AND SPEED. This is all contingent on whether Jacksonville’s doctors give his knee the thumbs up.
SECONDARY IS AN OBVIOUS NEED FOR THE RAVENS, but there is not a player of that position worthy of the number six selection. Instead the ravens go with the top player on the board for their defense. Bosa would strengthen the defensive line. RONNIE STANLEY cOULD also BE A GREAT ADDITION HERE.
The Niners need another pass rusher opposite of Aaron Lynch as They finished 29th in the NFL in sacks last season. SHaq Lawson will help add edge pressure for San FRANCISCO. Lawson would fit perfectly as a 3-4 Outside linebacker in their defense. The combination of Lynch and Lawson could be a dynamic duo for the 49ers.
THIS IS JUST A SITUATION WHERE there is too much TALENT to pass up. The browns haven’t had a productive player like Elliott in their offense for awhile. The Browns need a total talent upgrade as they continue to try to rebuild. Ezekiel Elliott and The additional picks should be a good start in Cleveland.
THE BUCCANEERS LAST YEAR FOUND THEIR FRANCHISE QUARTERBACK, THIS YEARS GOAL WILL BE TO CONTINUE TO UPGRADE THE TALENT LEVEL. Buckner WOULD BE A GREAT ADDITION TO THE BUCCANEERS DEFENSE AS A HYBRID DEFENSIVE END/TACKLE. I KNOW THE BUCCANEERS ALREADY HAVE GERALD MCCOY AND AKEEM SPENCE, BUT Buckner improves the depth and TALENT along the defensive front.
The Giants have a major need at linebacker after they upgraded the secondary and defensive line in free agency. The Giants are notorious for not taking linebackers in the first round, but Darron Lee could be the exception. Lee is an upgrade to the linebacker corp as a rare athlete. Look for the Giants to take Lee as a weakside linebacker in the 4-3 defense.
THIS WOULD BE A DREAM SCENARIO AS THE BEARS NEED TO FIND A LONG TERM SOLUTION AT THE LEFT TACKLE POSITION. STANLEY IS A TOP TEN TALENT AND IN THIS SITUATION FALLS RIGHT IN THE BEARS LAP. CHARLES LENO PLAYED DECENTLY, BUT STANLEY IS A MUCH BETTER LONG TERM SOLUTION. REGGIE RAGLAND WOULD ALSO BE AN OPTION HERE FOR THE BEARS.
12
SHELDON RANKINS
DT
Louisville
6’2″
304
The Saints Defense was one of the worst in the nfl last year and will need instant upgrades on the defense. They struggled putting pressure on the quarterback which is one of Rankins strengths. This should be a heavy defensive draft and Rankins is a good start.
13
VERNON HARGREAVES
CB
Florida
5’11”
204
Sure the Dolphins ACQUIRED Byron Maxwell, but there is still a major need at cornerback. The talent at the top of the depth chart is severely lacking so look for them to target a cornerback with this pick. Many consider the second best secondary player in this draft. Look for the possibility of Hargreaves to stay in Florida on draft day.
This is rare for the Oakland Raiders as they do not have as many needs as in years past. They solidified the offensive line with the signing of Kelechi Osemele and defensively signed OLB Bruce Irvin and Cornerback Sean Smith. The depth in the secondary is still a concern as D.J. Hayden has not performed up to his first round status. The raiders should not be concerned with taking another Houston cornerback as Jackson is a much better prospect than Hayden was coming out. It is hard to turn down Jackson as an athletic, hard hitting corner.
THE Titans traded back and have quite a few picks to upgrade the roster. The Titans could start with a talented receiver in round one for Marcus Mariota. Their leading receiver last year was tight end Delanie Walker and did not have a wide receiver go over 550 yards. Either Treadwell or Doctson should go over that yardage in their rookie season. Both are very talented, and I prefer Doctson, but it seems like most of the nfl has Treadwell over doctson.
OFFENSIVE LINE IS THE NUMBER ONE PRIORITY FOR THE LIONS THIS OFFSEASON AS THEY WERE JUST DREADFUL DURING THE YEAR. Conklin CAN COME IN RIGHT AWAY FOR THE LIONS AND START AT THE RIGHT TACKLE SPOT. IT WILL BE A BIG HELP FOR A TEAM THAT ALLOWED 44 SACKS LAST SEASON. Conklin is a mauler in the run game and solid as a pass protector.
THE FALCONS DEFENSE WAS TERRIBLE LAST YEAR GETTING TO THE QUARTERBACK AS THEY WERE LAST IN THE NFL IN SACKS. J.J. WATT ACTUALLY ALMOST HAD AS MANY SACKS AS THE ENTIRE FALCONS TEAM COMBINED. WITH Leonard Floyd, THEY GET AN ATHLETIC LINEBACKER WHO HAS VERY GOOD PASS RUSH CAPABILITIES. I know they took another pass rusher, Vic Beasley, in the first round last year. However, Courtney Upshaw and Beasley are the only prolific pass rushers on the roster. Floyd ADDs TO THE FALCONS DEFENSE as they get another pass rusher to increase their ability to get to the quarterback.
18
Jason Spriggs
OT
Indiana
6’6″
301
THE NUMBER ONE PRIORITY FOR THE COLTS THIS YEAR WILL BE TO KEEP ANDREW LUCK UPRIGHT AND MORE TIME TO THROW THE FOOTBALL. RUN BLOCKING WAS ALSO AN ISSUE FOR THE COLTS AS FRANK GORE WAS HELD UNDER 1000 YARDS THIS YEAR FOR THE FIRST TIME IN FIVE YEARS. THE COLTS SHOULD TAKE THE BEST AVAILABLE OFFENSIVE LINEMAN WITH THIS PICK, WHICH IN THIS CASE WOULD BE Jason Spriggs. HE WILL ADD TO WHAT IS ONE OF THE WORST OFFENSIVE LINES IN FOOTBALl as a future starting left tackle.
Defensive line has gone from a strength to a weakness after the release of Mario Williams. Jarran Reed IS A PERFECT REPLACEMENT FOR WILLIAMS in rex Ryan’s defense. Reed does a great job stopping the run and can play Defensive End in Rex Ryan’s 3-4 Defense. Reed is athletic for his size and does a great job taking on blockers along the defensive line.
THIS WOULD BE A PERFECT MATCH FOR THE JETS AS DAVID HARRIS IS 32 YEARS OLD AT THE START OF NEXT SEASON. LAST YEAR THE JETS PICKED LEONARD WILLIAMS WHICH MADE FOR ONE OF THE BETTER DEFENSIVE LINES IN THE NFL. RAGLAND WILL TAKE THE JETS DEFENSE TO THAT NEXT STEP AS A HARD-HITTING, RUN STUFFING LINEBACKER.
THE REDSKINS DEFENSIVE LINE IS AGING AS JASON HATCHER recently retired. THEY WERE ALSO THE SECOND WORST DEFENSES AGAINST THE RUN AS THEY GAVE UP 4.8 YARDS A CARRY. Nkemdiche is the ultimate boom or bust prospect, and the Redskins are known for taking chances with players. Nkemdiche is a very talented player and if he stays out of trouble, he SHOULD be AN IMMEDIATE IMPACT PLAYER. The acquisitions of Josh Norman and Robert Nkemdiche in the past week drastically helps out their defense.
A goal for the Texans has been to improve the offense. THEy got their quarterback in Brock Osweiler this off-season as well as a young running back with Lamar Miller. It is now time for the Texans to improve their receiving corp. The Texans have a top five receiver with Deandre Hopkins, but there is not really another impact wide receiver on the roster. Doctson would have a great role opposite of Hopkins in the offense and give Osweiler another weapon to use.
23
TAYLOR DECKER
OT
Ohio St.
6’7″
310
Matt Kalil is entering a contract year at left tackle and it is yet to be seen whether the Vikings have a future left tackle on their roster. The Vikings did sign Andre Smith this off season to a one year deal, but THAT IS MORE FOR THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE LINE TO COMPETE WITH pHIL lOADHOLT. t.j. cLEMMINGS STRUGGLED IN HIS ROOKIE YEAR AND I BELIEVE HIS ULTIMATE POSITION WILL BE AT RIGHT TACKLE AS WELL. tAYLOR dECKER GIVES THE vIKINGS A POSSIBLE FUTURE STARTING LEFT TACKLE.
24
COREY COLEMAN
WR
BAYLOR
5’11”
194
CINCINNATI IS A TEAM THAT COULD DECIDE TO GO FOR A CORNERBACK, BUT COREY COLEMAN IS HARD TO PASS UP. WITH MOHAMMAD SANU AND MARVIN JONES LEAVING IN FREE AGENCY. tHE bENGALS NEED TO REBUILD THEIR RECEIVING CORP AND cOREY coleman can be a versatile receiver for them. COLEMAN CAN work the slot as well as the outside receiver position to COMPLEMENT AJ GREEN.
25
MACKENSIE ALEXANDER
CB
CLEMSON
5’10”
190
The STEELERS ARE IN DESPERATE HELP OF CORNERBACK HELP AS THEY ARE VERY THIN AT THE POSITION. Alexander had a great year last year blanketing top wide receivers and not giving up a touchdown all year. A concern for Alexander has been a lack of interceptions while at Clemson. DUE TO PITTSBURGH’S DEPTH, ALEXANDER WOULD MOST LIKELY HAVE A ROLE RIGHT AWAY WITH THE STEELERS. ALEXANDER WOULD GIVE PITTSBURGH A FUTURE POSSIBLE NUMBER ONE CORNER.
26
ANDREW BILLINGS
DT
Baylor
6’1″
311
The Seattle defense does have experienced edge rushers and is a strength, however the Seahawks need to improve the interior of their defensive line. Look no further than Andrew Billings who is a very young powerful defensive tackle. Billings best playing days are ahead of him as a very strong player who could possible play the nose tackle role. Billings could enter the starting lineup right away for the Seahawks.
27
A’SHAWN ROBINSON
DT
ALABAMA
6’4″
307
GREEN BAY IS IN A TOUGH POSITION WITH THIS PICK. THEIR MOST PRESSING NEED IS INSIDE LINEBACKER, BUT RAGLAND WILL BE GONE BY THE TIME THEY PICK. GREEN BAY MAY TARGET HIM BY TRADING UP, BUT IF THEY STAY WHERE THEY ARE LOOK FOR THEM TO GO WITH THE BEST PLAYER AVAILABLE. Robinson WOULD FIT PERFECTLY INTO GREEN BAY’S DEFENSE AS A MAJOR RUN DEFENDER. THE PACKERS STRUGGLED LAST YEAR STOPPING THE RUN, BUT Robinson WOULD ENTIRE THE DEFENSIVE LINE ROTATION FOR THE PACKERS AND IMPROVE THEIR RUN DEFENSE. The Packers usually go with more agile defensive lineman, but a need has to be to stop the run. If the Packers go with more of their trend of picking athletic defensive lineman, look for them to pick Chris Jones or Kenny Clark.
28
KEVIN DODD
DE
Clemson
6’5″
277
pASS RUSHER HAS BECOME A NEED FOR THE CHIEFS WITH THE NEWS OF jUSTIN hOUSTON’S acl INJURY. tAMBA hALI IS ALSO 32 YEARS OLD SO A YOUNG PASS RUSHER HAS TO BE A PRIORITY. kEVIN dODD WAS KIND OF A ONE YEAR WONDER FOR THE cLEMSON tIGERS GOING FROM not having a sack to recording 12.5 sacks in his junior year. Dodd can come in and compete with Dee ford for early playing time on the chiefs defense.
29
PAXTON LYNCH
QB
Memphis
6’7″
244
Bruce Arians is a master with developing quarterbacks and Lynch gives Arians this chance. Lynch has the strongest arm in the draft and can make a lot of wow throws. However, accuracy and placement is a concern. He will need sometime to develop, but Lynch could be Palmer’s successor as Palmer enters the season at 36 years old.
30
NOAH SPENCE
DE
Eastern Kentucky
6’3″
254
CAROLINA ALREADY HAS A GREAT DEFENSIVE LINE, BUT IS LACKING DEPTH AFTER THE RETIREMENT OF JARED ALLEN. KONY EALY SHOULD MOVE INTO AN EVERY DOWN ROLE WITH THE PANTHERS. Noah Spence CAN FIT RIGHT INTO EALY’S ROLE AS A ROTATIONAL DEFENSIVE END AND PASS RUSHER. Spence WILL HELP THE PANTHERS STAY ON TOP AS ONE OF THE PREMIER DEFENSES IN THE NFL. WIDE RECEIVER IS A MORE PRESSING NEED, BUT THE WIDE RECEIVER CLASS THIS YEAR IS PRETTY DEEP. ADDING ANOTHER PASS RUSHER WOULD HAVE A LOT MORE VALUE AT THIS SPOT FOR THE PANTHERS.
31
DERRICK HENRY
RB
ALABAMA
6’3″
247
DENVER’S DEFENSE LED THE TEAM ALL THE WAY TO A SUPERBOWL VICTORY. THE OFFENSE HOWEVER HAS SOME IMPROVING TO DO AS THEIR RUSHING ATTACK WAS MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. NOTHING LIKE ADDING A 6’3 247 POUND RUNNING BACK TO HELP OUT. HENRY WOULD FIT DENVER’S RUSHING SCHEME PERFECTLY AS A ONE CUT RUNNING BACK WITH GREAT SPEED. HENRY CAN TAKE SOME OF THE PRESSURE OFF THE NEW STARTING QUARTERBACK. HENRY CAN BE AN OUTSTANDING GAME CHANGER FOR THE BRONCOS OFFENSE AND ALSO HELP AS A FOURTH QUARTER CLOSER TO WRAP UP GAMES. Henry helps upgrade the offense to another level.
Laremy Tunsil for me is alone at the top of the 2016 draft. Tunsil is the best offensive tackle to come along in the draft probably since Jake Long in 2008. He is highly advanced as a pass protector, using his athleticism and strength to get in front of defensive ends. Tunsil faced a lot of good ones in the SEC even holding Myles Garrett in check. At times Tunsil lets defensive line too far into his body and he could be more powerful blocker in the running game. Overall though, Laremy Tunsil is the top player in the 2016 draft that is a little weaker at the top compared to past years.
#2
MYLES JACK
OLB
UCLA
6’1″
245
Myles Jack can do it all. Jack is a rangy defender that shows up all over the field. He is the most athletic linebacker I have ever scouted and can be used in a multiple ways on the defense. Jack even played a nickel cornerback role against the UNLV spread. At the next level Myles Jack is a weakside linebacker with a rare athleticism and strength combination. It is very rare to find a guy that has the strength to take on an offensive lineman, but has the speed to run with wide receivers. Jack is a sure tackler and an immediate impact player in the NFL. The only question is his knee injury, but if the doctors give him the green light he will be a high draft pick.
#3
JALEN RAMSEY
CB
FLORIDA ST.
6’1″
209
Ramsey has been an impact player for the Florida State Seminoles the past three years. He switched to cornerback as a junior after two years of playing safety. Ramsey excels in press coverage and is extremely physical on the line of scrimmage. In coverage, Ramsey displays good feet and does a nice job at mirroring the receiver. Ramsey is always around the ball, however it is a concern that he only had two interceptions over the past three years. I think Ramsey’s best position at the next level is back at safety, but he is very versatile in the secondary.
#4
JOEY BOSA
DE
OHIO ST
6’5″
269
Joey Bosa is a very good football player. He has good strength along the defensive line as he uses it to stop the run and rush the passer. He uses a variety of pass rush moves and can beat the offensive tackle inside and out. Joey Bosa is a solid player, but there is a question on how high the ceiling is for him. It is very close between him and Shaq Lawson. Across the board Bosa is a solid defensive end, but the lack of elite athleticism is a major question. Bosa fits best as a 4-3 defensive end in the NFL.
#5
Shaq Lawson
DE
Clemson
6’3″
269
Lawson is an underrated athlete on the edge. He has a great motor and constantly uses his hands to fight off the offensive line. Along with that, Shaq also has a nasty spin move that is very tough on lineman. Lawson is very good against the run as he has the strength to set the edge and disengage from blockers. What keeps Lawson from being an elite prospect is his quickness and flexibility. Shaq Lawson should be a very good edge player at the next level.
#6
Ezekiel Elliott
RB
Ohio St.
6’0″
225
Elliott is a shiftier back for his size and has great balance when he runs. He is a very talented running back who has the ability to run through defenders, but also has good breakaway speed. Ohio State also used his talents in the receiving game as a three down back. He is up there for elite running back talents to come along and should be a top ten pick in a draft that lacks top talent.
#7
Reggie Ragland
ILB
Alabama
6’1″
247
Ragland is a tackling machine who can play sideline to sideline. He does a great job working through traffic. Against the run there is no linebacker better against the run as he is a thumper in the middle. The questions with Ragland comes in pass coverage, however I think he is much more athletic than he gets credit for. He has the added bonus of being able to rush off the edge. Ragland is an instant starter at the inside linebacker position.
#8
Deforest Buckner
DE
Oregon
6’7″
291
Buckner is a huge defensive end that uses his size and strength well. At 6’7 290 lbs., he has the same body type as Calais Campbell. With Buckner’s length he is your prototypical 3-4 defensive end. He uses that length really well and is very athletic for his size. One flaw is he is on the ground a little too much, but he has some very good pass rush moves that translate to the next level.
#9
Ronnie Stanley
OT
Notre Dame
6’6″
312
Stanley is going to make a solid left tackle at the next level. He plays with a strong base and is a very powerful in the run game. Stanley is no slouch in pass protection either as he’s usually able to handle the team’s best pass rusher. Shaq Lawson did beat him a few times, but it proved to be a really good battle. The difference between him and Tunsil is athleticism, as Stanley does not have the quickest feet.
#10
Carson Wentz
QB
North Dakota St.
6’5″
233
Carson Wentz has a quarterback that has a very god arm, and can make all the NFL throws. In North Dakota’s offense he was actually asked to make a lot of throws along the sideline that you don’t see very often in college football. Wentz is a very good athlete as well and is a strong runner. Throws a very nice accurate deep ball. The main thing he will have to develop is reading defenses, and wouldn’t be the best quarterback to step in right away. However, he has all the tools to be a solid starter in the NFL.
#11
JAred Goff
QB
Cal
6’4″
215
The debate between Goff and Wentz is a very close one. The quick release and accuracy of Goff is very intriguing for an NFL team. He also has a very good pocket presence and can squeeze the ball in tight windows. He doesn’t have the strongest arm, but it is good enough for the NFL combined with the quick release. It does show up at times on a few deep ball inaccuracies. With Goff you have a solid NFL quarterback whose upside is a Matt Ryan type.
#12
Leonard Floyd
OLB
Georgia
6’6″
244
Leonard Floyd is a very athletic edge player that has some excellent pass rush moves. He is a thinner linebacker who runs extremely well. Rushing the passer, Floyd is very quick twitched and uses his hands well to get in the quarterback. Floyd can also drop back into coverage and running with tight ends and running backs. I do question his strength to hold up against offensive lineman, but Floyd should be drafted for his elite pass rushing skills and ability to bend around the corner.
#13
William Jackson III
CB
Houston
6’0″
189
William Jackson III is one of my favorite prospects in this draft. He is an extremely quick cornerback who is able to run right with the wide receiver. Jackson is also not afraid to get physical, there are countless times where he comes down and makes a big hit on the wide receiver. The ball skills are there too as he does a great job turning back and high pointing the ball. Overall, what you are getting with Jackson is a tall, speedy corner that can play physical with great ball skills.
#14
Sheldon Rankins
DT
Louisville
6’2″
304
Rankins has had a great pre-draft process. He absolutely dominated the defensive line drills at the senior bowl and his pass rush ability shows on tape. Quickness is where Rankins wins in the interior and he really displays great hand use. He is very athletic at defensive tackle, but he will have to improve on shedding blocks in the run game. Interior defensive tackles that can rush the passer are a premium in the NFL and Rankins fits that bill.
#15
Josh Doctson
WR
TCU
6’2″
202
Doctson best quality is when the ball is in the air, he is coming down with it. He is a tall, skinnier wide receiver who does a great job adjusting to the ball. Over the middle of the field he has very strong hands and is willing to take the hit. There was a question about his speed, however a 4.5 forty and a great combine calmed down those concerns. With route running, he shows a good ability to get in and out of breaks to get separation. He is pretty shifty with the ball and has good quickness for his size. A concern is he isn’t the most physical wide receiver, but he has good enough strength to hold up at the next level. Doctson is a potential number one wide receiver at the next level.
#16
Darron Lee
OLB
Ohio St.
6’1″
236
Darron Lee is an extremely athletic outside linebacker that fits the mold as a weakside linebacker. He lit up the combine running a 4.43 in the forty yard dash. It is shown on tape too as he flies all over the field. Lee is best in space and is very good in coverage. The strength and speed combination is rare and there is an added bonus for him rushing the passer. He’s a linebacker that can do just about everything.
#17
Robert Nkemdiche
DT
Ole Miss
6’4″
294
Nkemdiche is the ultimate boom or bust prospect as he has all the athletic ability and skill to be a dynamic player. Where the risk comes is the off the field problems and his on field play is hot and cold. Off the field there is an attitude question as well as a situation where he fell out of a second story window at a hotel while high on Marijuana. On the field Nkemdiche doesn’t play with a consistent motor. You’ll see him dominate against Alabama, but then you see him disappear at times. What you’re getting with him is a player with tremendous versatility along the defensive line. He has a great get off and uses his hands extremely well. Nkemdiche is a top five talent in the draft, but with the inconsistent play and off the field trouble he is a risky selection.
#18
Laquon Treadwell
WR
Ole Miss
6’2″
221
Laquon Treadwell was a top recruit out of high school and a great wide receiver for Ole Miss. The thing Treadwell does best is use his physicality against defensive backs. Treadwell has great, strong hands and is able to pluck the ball out of the air. Treadwell runs good routes and makes quick breaks. Also, he is the best blocking wide receiver in this draft and probably one of the best I have ever scouted. A major question for Treadwell is speed. Treadwell is a solid receiver, but doesn’t display the athleticism that says he will absolutely be a dynamic receiver at the next level. His great hands and physicality make Treadwell a first round pick.
#19
JARRAN REED
DT
ALABAMA
6’3″
311
Reed has had a tremendous two years since transferring to Alabama from Junior College. He does a very nice job absorbing double teams and stopping the run. Is athletic for his size and works well along the defensive line. Ultimately Reed is a great two down run stuffer, however he is not the best when it comes to rushing the passer. Ultimately you’re getting a great run stopping defensive lineman, he will have to develop his pass rush to take his game to the next level.
#20
Jack Conklin
OT
Michigan St.
6’6″
308
Jack Conklin is a nasty run blocking tackle. He does a great job finishing and blocks all the way through the whistle. In pass protection, he is a sturdy pass blocker who plays with good strength. When he gets set and ready to anchor, it is trouble for the opposing defensive end. Conklin isn’t the most athletic tackle and at times struggles with speed as well as getting off balanced at times. However, he did do a very nice job against Tim Williams from Alabama holding him in check when one on one. Looking at the big picture I believe that Conklin is best at coming in and starting right away at right tackle with a possible move to left tackle in the future.
THE OFFENSIVE LINE FOR THE TENNESSEE TITANS LAST YEAR WAS DREADFUL. IT IS KIND OF HARD FOR A ROOKIE QUARTERBACK TO GAIN IS FOOTING WHEN HE WAS SACKED, AN NFL LEADING, 57 TIMES. TUNSIL CAN STEP IN RIGHT AWAY JUST LIKE HE DID AT OLE MISS AND BE THE BEST PASS BLOCKER THE TITANS HAVE. BOSA IS TEMPTING, BUT IT IS IMPORTANT FOR THE TITANS TO PROTECT THEIR YOUNG QUARTERBACK. IT ISN’T THE SEXIEST PICK, BUT IT IS NEEDED.
2
JARED GOFF
QB
CAL
6’4″
215
STOP ME IF YOU’VE HEARD THIS BEFORE, THE BROWNS ARE IN THE MARKET FOR A QUARTERBACK. THE MANZIEL EXPERIMENT DIDN’T WORK OUT JUST LIKE THE BRADY QUINN, COLT MCCOY AND BRANDON WEEDEN PICKS DIDN’T. CLEVELAND HAS QUITE THE DECISION TO MAKE BETWEEN JARED GOFF AND CARSON WENTZ. BOTH OF THESE QUARTERBACKS WOULD BE BETTER SITTING A YEAR AND DEVELOPING BEFORE STARTING. I BELIEVE THE BROWNS TAKE THE FUTURE QUARTERBACK OF THE FRANCHISE HERE. IF THE BROWNS DO NOT SEE EITHER QUARTERBACK BEING THE FUTURE THEY GO WITH THE BEST PLAYER AVAILABLE IN JOEY BOSA.
3
JOEY BOSA
DE
OHIO ST.
6’3″
275
THE CHARGERS WOULD BE IN A GREAT POSITION WITH THIS PICK AS THEY HAVE A PLAYER AT A POSITION OF NEED IN JALEN RAMSEY AND ONE OF THE TOP PLAYERS AVAILABLE WITH BOSA. RAMSEY WOULD PROVIDE IMMEDIATE HELP FOR A DEPLETED SECONDARY. AT SAFETY ERIC WEDDLE LOOKS TO BE MOVING ON AND THEY DO NOT HAVE A QUALITY NUMBER TWO CORNERBACK OPPOSITE OF JASON VERRETT. RAMSEY WOULD FIT THAT NEED, BUT JOEY BOSA WOULD IMMENSELY HELP A DEFENSE THAT FINISHED 24TH IN SACKS. EVEN WITH KENDALL REYES AND COREY LIUGET ALREADY ON THE DEFENSIVE LINE, THE CHARGERS PICK BOSA SO THEY CAN PUT MORE PRESSURE ON THE OPPOSING QUARTERBACKS.
4
JALEN RAMSEY
CB
FLORIDA ST.
6’1″
205
YES, THERE IS A BIG WAVE OF MEDIA SAYING THAT NOW IS THE TIME TO INVEST IN THE FUTURE AT THE QUARTERBACK POSITION. HOWEVER, JERRY IS IN WIN NOW MODE. IT IS HARD FOR ME TO SEE HIM PICK A QUARTERBACK THAT WON’T HELP THE TEAM FOR THREE YEARS DOWN THE LINE INSTEAD OF TAKING A PLAYER THAT CAN HELP THEM NOW. RAMSEY WOULD BE GREAT FOR THE COWBOYS AS THE FUTURES OF BOTH MORRIS CLAIBORNE AND BRANDON CARR ARE IN QUESTION. RAMSEY CAN PLAY BOTH CORNER AND SAFETY AS A GREAT ADDITION TO THE COWBOYS SECONDARY.
5
MYLES JACK
OLB
UCLA
6’1″
231
THE JAGUARS IN THIS SITUATION I BELIEVE WOULD GO FOR MYLES JACK WHO IS THE LAST PLAYER IN THE TOP TIER OF THE DRAFT. THIS JAGUARS DEFENSE WOULD BE FUN TO WATCH HAVING BOTH TELVIN SMITH AND MYLES JACK ROAMING THE FIELD. JACK CAN HELP FROM THE PASS RUSH TO COVERAGE AS HE HAS A RARE COMBINATION OF SIZE AND SPEED.
6
VERNON HARGREAVES
CB
FLORIDA
5’11”
194
SECONDARY IS AN OBVIOUS NEED FOR THE RAVENS AS THERE IS A GAPING HOLE IN THE CORNERBACK POSITION. LADARIUS WEBB LOOKS LIKE HE WILL BE MOVED TO SAFETY WHICH OPENS UP A SPOT FOR HARGREAVES. VERNON IS A CORNER WHO PLAYS WITH GREAT PHYSICALITY. HOWEVER IF THE RAVENS DECIDE TO CUT MONROE BECAUSE OF THE SALARY CAP, RONNIE STANLEY WOULD BE A GREAT ADDITION HERE.
7
CARSON WENTZ
QB
NORTH DAKOTA ST.
6’5″
233
CHIP KELLY GETS HIS NEW QUARTERBACK IN THIS SCENARIO AND I BELIEVE WENTZ COULD DO WELL IN KELLY’S SYSTEM. WENTZ HAS A STRONG ARM AND IS ABLE TO MAKE ALL THE NFL THROWS. WENTZ IS ALSO A GREAT, TOUGH RUNNER WITH VERY GOOD SPEED. THIS WOULD MAKE FOR A VERY INTERESTING TRAINING CAMP WITH KAEPERNICK, GABBERT AND WENTZ COMPETING FOR THE JOB. WENTZ WOULD BE BEST DEVELOPING INTO THE NFL GAME ON THE BENCH TO START HIS CAREER.
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JAYLON SMITH
OLB
NOTRE DAME
6’3″
230
THIS IS JUST A SITUATION WHERE TALENT AND NEED MATCH UP TOO PERFECTLY TO PASS UP. JAYLON SMITH WOULD BE GOING HIGHER IF IT WASN’T FOR A KNEE INJURY IN HIS BOWL GAME AGAINST OHIO STATE. THE DOLPHINS MAIN PROBLEM LAST YEAR WAS STOPPING THE RUN AND THEY NEED SOME PLAYMAKING LINEBACKERS TO STEP IN. SMITH MAY NOT BE ABLE TO PLAY RIGHT AWAY, BUT HE SHOULD BE A MAIN PART OF A DEFENSE ONCE HE GETS BACK ON THE FOOTBALL FIELD.
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ROBERT NKEMDICHE
DT
OLE MISS
6’4″
285
THE BUCCANEERS LAST YEAR FOUND THEIR FRANCHISE QUARTERBACK, THIS YEARS GOAL WILL BE TO CONTINUE TO UPGRADE THE TALENT LEVEL. NKEMDICHE WOULD BE A GREAT ADDITION TO THE BUCCANEERS DEFENSE AS A HYBRID DEFENSIVE END/TACKLE. I KNOW THE BUCCANEERS ALREADY HAVE GERALD MCCOY AND AKEEM SPENCE, BUT NKEMDICHE IS A TALENT THAT IS HARD TO PASS UP. AS LONG AS THE BUCS DO NOT THINK HE IS AN OFF THE FIELD PROBLEM, NKEMDICHE WOULD BE A GREAT PICK UP FOR THE DEFENSIVE LINE.
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NOAH SPENCE
DE
EASTERN KENTUCKY
6’3″
254
SPENCE WOULD BE GREAT FOR THE GIANTS 4-3 SYSTEM AS AN EDGE RUSHER. THE GIANTS HAVE ROBERT AYERS AND JASON PIERRE-PAUL BOTH GOING TO FREE AGENCY SO THEY NEED ANOTHER PASS RUSHER. SPENCE IS EXPLOSIVE OFF THE EDGE AND WILL CONTRIBUTE RIGHT AWAY. THE GIANTS COULD ALSO PICK REGGIE RAGLAND AS A LONG TERM SOLUTION TO REPLACE JON BEASON.
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RONNIE Stanley
OT
NOTRE DAME
6’6″
318
THIS WOULD BE A DREAM SCENARIO AS THE BEARS NEED TO FIND A LONG TERM SOLUTION AT THE LEFT TACKLE POSITION. STANLEY IS A TOP TEN TALENT AND IN THIS SITUATION FALLS RIGHT IN THE BEARS LAP. CHARLES LENO PLAYED DECENTLY, BUT STANLEY IS A MUCH BETTER LONG TERM SOLUTION. REGGIE RAGLAND WOULD ALSO BE AN OPTION HERE FOR THE BEARS.
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LAQUON TREADWELL
WR
OLE MISS
6’2″
219
TREADWELL IS A GREAT VALUE AT THIS POINT FOR THE SAINTS. IT GIVES DREW BREES A THREAT AND THE SAINTS A FUTURE NUMBER ONE WIDE RECEIVER. COLSTON IS GETTING UP THERE IN AGE SO IT IS A CASE WHERE THE VALUE MATCHES THE NEED. THE SAINTS OFFENSE WITH TREADWELL, BRANDIN COOKS, WILLIE SNEAD, AND MARQUES COLSTON WOULD BE VERY FUN TO WATCH.
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SHAQ LAWSON
DE
CLEMSON
6’3″
275
THE EAGLES ARE IN TRANSITION AS THEY MOVE ON FROM THE CHIP KELLY ERA. VINNY CURRY HAD A DOWN YEAR AND IS A FREE AGENT THIS UPCOMING OFFSEASON. LAWSON CAN BE HIS REPLACEMENT THIS NEXT YEAR AND BOOST A PASS RUSH THAT WAS MIDDLE OF THE ROAD LAST YEAR. WITH THE EAGLES MOVING TO A 4-3 DEFENSE NEXT YEAR, LAWSON FITS PERFECTLY AT DEFENSIVE END.
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SHELDON RANKINS
DT
LOUISVILLE
6’2″
304
DAN WILLIAMS AND JUSTIN ELLIS DID A SERVICEABLE JOB LAST YEAR, BUT RANKINS SHOULD TAKE THE RAIDERS TO A NEW LEVEL. A DEFENSIVE LINE WITH RANKINS RUSHING FROM THE INSIDE AND KHALIL MACK DOMINATING ON THE OUTSIDE WOULD BE OUTSTANDING. WITH JUSTIN TUCK RETIRING RANKINS KEEPS THE DEFENSIVE LINE STRONG.
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MICHAEL THOMAS
WR
OHIO ST.
6’3″
210
THE RAMS HAVE BEEN WITHOUT A NUMBER ONE WIDE RECEIVER FOR AWHILE NOW. THEIR TOP TWO WIDE RECEIVERS COMBINED FOR JUST OVER 1000 YARDS THIS PAST SEASON. MICHAEL THOMAS HAS ALL THE TRAITS FOR A NUMBER ONE RECEIVER AND WILL ADD SOME HEIGHT TO THE RAMS RECEIVING CORE. WITH THOMAS, THE RAMS GET A BIG RECEIVER WITH GOOD HANDS AND SPEED.
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TAYLOR DECKER
OT
OHIO ST.
6’7″
315
OFFENSIVE LINE IS THE NUMBER ONE PRIORITY FOR THE LIONS THIS OFFSEASON AS THEY WERE JUST DREADFUL DURING THE YEAR. DECKER CAN COME IN RIGHT AWAY FOR THE LIONS AND START AT THE RIGHT TACKLE SPOT. IT WILL BE A BIG HELP FOR A TEAM THAT ALLOWED 44 SACKS LAST SEASON.
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DARRON LEE
OLB
OHIO ST.
6’2″
235
THE FALCONS DEFENSE WAS TERRIBLE LAST YEAR GETTING TO THE QUARTERBACK AS THEY WERE LAST IN THE NFL IN SACKS. J.J. WATT ACTUALLY ALMOST HAD AS MANY SACKS AS THE ENTIRE FALCONS TEAM COMBINED. WITH LEE THEY GET AN EXTREMELY ATHLETIC LINEBACKER WHO HAS VERY GOOD PASS RUSH CAPABILITIES. HE CAN ADD TO THE FALCONS DEFENSE IN PASS COVERAGE AS WELL.
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JACK CONKLIN
OT
MICHIGAN ST.
6’6″
330
THE NUMBER ONE PRIORITY FOR THE COLTS THIS YEAR WILL BE TO KEEP ANDREW LUCK UPRIGHT AND MORE TIME TO THROW THE FOOTBALL. RUN BLOCKING WAS ALSO AN ISSUE FOR THE COLTS AS FRANK GORE WAS HELD UNDER 1000 YARDS THIS YEAR FOR THE FIRST TIME IN FIVE YEARS. THE COLTS SHOULD TAKE THE BEST AVAILABLE OFFENSIVE LINEMAN WITH THIS PICK, WHICH IN THIS CASE WOULD BE JACK CONKLIN. HE WILL ADD TO WHAT IS ONE OF THE WORST OFFENSIVE LINES IN FOOTBALL.
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DEFOREST BUCKNER
DE
OREGON
6’6″
285
IS MARIO WILLIAMS ON THE DECLINE? AFTER JUST FIVE SACKS THIS PAST SEASON, WILLIAMS HAD ONE OF HIS WORST YEARS OF HIS CAREER. WITH HIS ALMOST $20 MILLION AGAINST THE CAP HE IS A PRIME CANDIDATE TO BE CUT THIS OFFSEASON. DEFOREST BUCKNER IS A PERFECT REPLACEMENT FOR WILLIAMS. BUCKNER IS A BIG AGILE DEFENSIVE END THAT IS GOOD IN BOTH THE RUN STOPPING AND PASS RUSHING ASPECTS OF THE GAME.
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REGGIE RAGLAND
ILB
ALABAMA
6’1″
259
THIS WOULD BE A PERFECT MATCH FOR THE JETS AS DAVID HARRIS IS 32 YEARS OLD AT THE START OF NEXT SEASON. LAST YEAR THE JETS PICKED LEONARD WILLIAMS WHICH MADE FOR ONE OF THE BETTER DEFENSIVE LINES IN THE NFL. RAGLAND WILL TAKE THE JETS DEFENSE TO THAT NEXT STEP AS A HARD-HITTING, RUN STUFFING LINEBACKER.
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A’SHAWN ROBINSON
DT
ALABAMA
6’3″
320
THE REDSKINS DEFENSIVE LINE IS AGING AS JASON HATCHER IS 33 YEARS OLD. THEY WERE ALSO THE SECOND WORST DEFENSES AGAINST THE RUN AS THEY GAVE UP 4.8 YARDS A CARRY. ROBINSON SHOULD HELP THAT OUT RIGHT AWAY AS AN IMMEDIATE IMPACT PLAYER. ROBINSON PASS RUSH IS DECENT, BUT HE IS MUCH BETTER AT HOLDING UP AGAINST THE RUN. ROBINSON CAN COME IN AND EITHER PLAY NOSE TACKLE OR DEFENSIVE END IN WASHINGTON’S 3-4 SCHEME.
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PAXTON LYNCH
QB
MEMPHIS
6’7″
240
THE TEXANS QUARTERBACK PLAY LAST YEAR WAS AWFUL AND THEY NEED A YOUNG GUY THAT BILL O’BRIEN CAN DEVELOP. LOOK NO FURTHER THAN PAXTON LYNCH. LYNCH GIVES O’BRIEN A QUARTERBACK WITH THE TOOLS O’BRIEN CAN DEVELOP. HE’S GOT A VERY STRONG ARM AND IS A PRETTY DECENT ATHLETE OUTSIDE THE POCKET. LYNCH WILL PROBABLY NEED TO WAIT A YEAR OR TWO BEFORE HE IS READY TO START, BUT THIS GIVES THE TEXANS A QUARTERBACK FOR THE FUTURE.
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JOSH DOCTSON
WR
TCU
6’3″
190
STEFON DIGGS WAS A NICE SURPRISE FOR THE VIKINGS LAST YEAR, BUT THEY NEED SOME MORE HELP AT THAT POSITION. MIKE WALLACE IS FAST, BUT ISN’T A RELIABLE RECEIVER IN TERMS OF ROUTE RUNNING AND CATCHING THE BALL. DOCTSON GIVES TEDDY BRIDGEWATER A TALL WIDE RECEIVER WITH GREAT JUMP BALL ABILITY. DOCTSON WILL NEED TO PUT ON A LITTLE BIT OF WEIGHT, BUT COULD DEVELOP INTO A TRUE NUMBER ONE WIDE RECEIVER.
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COREY COLEMAN
WR
BAYLOR
5’11”
190
CINCINNATI IS A TEAM THAT COULD DECIDE TO GO FOR A CORNERBACK, BUT COREY COLEMAN IS HARD TO PASS UP. WITH MOHAMMAD SANU, MARVIN JONES AND BRANDON TATE BEING UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS WIDE RECEIVER BECOMES A NEED. COLEMAN CAN BE A VERSATILE WIDE RECEIVER FOR THE BENGALS AND COMPLEMENT AJ GREEN.
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MACKENSIE ALEXANDER
CB
CLEMSON
5’10”
195
IT WOULD BE A GREAT SITUATION FOR THE STEELERS IF ALEXANDER DROPPED ALL THE WAY TO 25. STEELERS ARE IN DESPERATE HELP OF CORNERBACK HELP AS THEY ARE VERY THIN AT THE POSITION. DUE TO PITTSBURGH’S DEPTH, ALEXANDER WOULD MOST LIKELY HAVE A ROLE RIGHT AWAY WITH THE STEELERS. ALEXANDER WOULD GIVE PITTSBURGH A FUTURE POSSIBLE NUMBER ONE CORNER.
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EZEKIEL ELLIOTT
RB
OHIO ST.
6’0″
225
THE TALENT IS TOO MUCH FOR THE SEAHAWKS TO PASS UP HERE. WITH LYNCH RETIRING RUNNING BACK IS A POSITION OF NEED. THOMAS RAWLS DID WELL LAST YEAR WHEN LYNCH WAS OUT, BUT ELLIOTT IS A GAME CHANGING RUNNING BACK. IF THIS HAPPENS LOOK FOR ELLIOTT TO HAVE A SEASON SIMILAR TO TODD GURLEY’S LAST YEAR.
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JARRAN REED
DT
ALABAMA
6’3″
311
GREEN BAY IS IN A TOUGH POSITION WITH THIS PICK. THEIR MOST PRESSING NEED IS INSIDE LINEBACKER, BUT RAGLAND WILL BE GONE BY THE TIME THEY PICK. GREEN BAY MAY TARGET HIM BY TRADING UP, BUT IF THEY STAY WHERE THEY ARE LOOK FOR THEM TO GO WITH THE BEST PLAYER AVAILABLE. REED WOULD FIT PERFECTLY INTO GREEN BAY’S DEFENSE AS A MAJOR RUN DEFENDER. THE PACKERS STRUGGLED LAST YEAR STOPPING THE RUN, BUT REED WOULD ENTIRE THE DEFENSIVE LINE ROTATION FOR THE PACKERS AND IMPROVE THEIR RUN DEFENSE.
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WILLIAM JACKSON
CB
HOUSTON
6’1″
175
WITH THE CHIEFS POSSIBLY LOSING SEAN SMITH IN FREE AGENCY CORNER IS A MAJOR POSITION OF NEED. WILLIAM JACKSON WOULD FIT THE NEED PERFECTLY. DON’T LET THE WEIGHT FOOL YOU, JACKSON IS AN EXTREMELY AGGRESSIVE TACKLER WHO ALSO HAS GREAT BALL SKILLS. THE CHIEFS COULD ALSO UPGRADE THE DEFENSIVE LINE WITH THIS PICK.
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ANDREW BILLINGS
DT
BAYLOR
6’1″
310
BILLINGS IS TOO GOOD TO PASS UP AT THIS SPOT. WITH THIS PICK THE CARDINALS BOOSTER A DEFENSIVE LINE THAT IS AGING A BIT WITH FROSTEE RUCKER AND CORY REDDING. BILLINGS IS ONE OF THE YOUNGER PLAYERS IN THE DRAFT AND WILL ONLY BE 20 YEARS OLD BY THE TIME THE NFL SEASON STARTS. HOWEVER, BILLINGS HAS RARE STRENGTH TO STEP IN RIGHT AWAY FOR THE CARDINALS AND ADD SOME YOUTH TO THE CARDINALS DEFENSIVE LINE.
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KEVIN DODD
DE
CLEMSON
6’4″
275
CAROLINA ALREADY HAS A GREAT DEFENSIVE LINE, BUT IS LACKING DEPTH AFTER THE RETIREMENT OF JARED ALLEN. KONY EALY SHOULD MOVE INTO AN EVERY DOWN ROLE WITH THE PANTHERS. KEVIN DODD CAN FIT RIGHT INTO EALY’S ROLE AS A ROTATIONAL DEFENSIVE END AND PASS RUSHER. DODD WILL HELP THE PANTHERS STAY ON TOP AS ONE OF THE PREMIER DEFENSES IN THE NFL. WIDE RECEIVER IS A MORE PRESSING NEED, BUT THE WIDE RECEIVER CLASS THIS YEAR IS PRETTY DEEP. ADDING ANOTHER PASS RUSHER WOULD HAVE A LOT MORE VALUE AT THIS SPOT FOR THE PANTHERS.
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DERRICK HENRY
RB
ALABAMA
6’3″
245
DENVER’S DEFENSE LED THE TEAM ALL THE WAY TO A SUPERBOWL VICTORY. THE OFFENSE HOWEVER HAS SOME IMPROVING TO DO AS THEIR RUSHING ATTACK WAS MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. DENVER ALSO HAS THEIR TWO LEADING RUSHERS BOTH AS POSSIBLE FREE AGENTS. NOTHING LIKE ADDING A 6’3 245 POUND RUNNING BACK TO HELP OUT. HENRY WOULD FIT DENVER’S RUSHING SCHEME PERFECTLY AS A ONE CUT RUNNING BACK WITH GREAT SPEED. HENRY CAN TAKE SOME OF THE PRESSURE OFF THE PROBABLE NEW STARTING QUARTERBACK BROCK OSWEILER. HENRY CAN BE AN OUTSTANDING GAME CHANGER FOR THE BRONCOS OFFENSE AND ALSO HELP AS A FOURTH QUARTER CLOSER TO WRAP UP GAMES.
