The 2017 NFL draft prospects thread

[Gene Parmesan]

College Football is right around the corner. Its time!

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[Chairman Mallard]

Rolls Royce probably goes pro after this season. Seems like a guy who could succeed at the next level.

 

[Avs_19]

I don't like seeing Fournette injured already. At least it's only a sprain.

 

[Gene Parmesan]

Dalvin Cook and Fournette get all the ink but Elijah Hood from UNC is a ****ing freak. I think McCaffery might not be a consistent bellcow back in the NFL but he can pretty much do everything well. He has 800/800/400 15 plus td potential.

 

[Gene Parmesan]

I'm going old school with my running back comps.

Dalvin Cook-Tony Dorsett. Similar build and speed and burst and instant acceleration.

Leonard Fournette-Bo Jackson. Size+speed and nimble feet. A bit stiff hipped but hits the hole hard and runs through defenders and can also dance.

Christian McCaffery-Roger Craig. Extremely versatile. Can run inside/outside with great hands and electric with the ball.

Elijah Hood-Ricky Watters. Big and explosive. Good receiver and plays with an attitude.

Nick Chubb-Emmitt Smith. Not big or overly fast but extremely smart, tough and slippery.

Samije Perine-Barry Foster. Low center of gravity. Quickness, burst and power.

 

[Tony Romo]

If romo gets hurt one Myles Garrett please

 

[Gene Parmesan]

Myles Garrett needs to add strength.

 

[Tony Romo]

He;s not 2017, but Gene whats your thoughts on Kizer?

 

[Gene Parmesan]

Meh. He's ok. Has a big arm and size but he doesn't wow me.

 

[Roboturner913]

Players I will be watching AKA my favorite players

Leonard Fournette, RB, LSU
Pat Mahomes, QB, Texas Tech
Dawuane Smoot, DL, Illinois
TreDavious White, CB, LSU
Raekwon McMillian, LB, Ohio St
Nick Chubb, RB, Georgia
Derwin James, DB, Florida St
Saquon Barkley, RB, Penn St
Zach Cunningham, LB, Vanderbilt
James McFarland, DE, TCU

 

[Gene Parmesan]

Derwin James is legit. I really like Daeshon Hall at Texas A&M. Very long and athletic defensive end. In that Carlos Dunlap/Justin Tuck vein.

 

[Tony Romo]

Isn't Barkley/James 2018 Prospects? (like that draft more than this one tbh)

 

[Gene Parmesan]

It'll be an outstanding draft for edge rushers/players.

Devonte Fields is the best/most advanced right now. Understands hand usage and length and plays with surprising power for 6'4" 250. Myles Garrett has the "look" but he's the fourth best pass rusher in his conference.

Tim Williams
Derek Barnett
Charles Harris

are easily better.

 

[sjsharks92]

Players I will be watching AKA my favorite players

Leonard Fournette, RB, LSU
Pat Mahomes, QB, Texas Tech
Dawuane Smoot, DL, Illinois
TreDavious White, CB, LSU
Raekwon McMillian, LB, Ohio St
Nick Chubb, RB, Georgia
Derwin James, DB, Florida St
Saquon Barkley, RB, Penn St
Zach Cunningham, LB, Vanderbilt
James McFarland, DE, TCU

You should try staying up to watch some Pac-12 games.

 

[sjsharks92]

Dalvin Cook and Fournette get all the ink but Elijah Hood from UNC is a ****ing freak. I think McCaffery might not be a consistent bellcow back in the NFL but he can pretty much do everything well. He has 800/800/400 15 plus td potential.

What makes you think he isn't consistent enough? His only real red flag at the moment is he may not be a goal line/4th and short kind of back. His durability definitely isn't in question based on his touches and his ball security is elite.

 

[sjsharks92]

I just can't wait for week 1 in general. So many fantastic matchups.

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

How is this years QB class shaping up?

Bears will need to draft a QB of future eventually as Cutler is not getting any younger

 

[Gene Parmesan]

What makes you think he isn't consistent enough? His only real red flag at the moment is he may not be a goal line/4th and short kind of back. His durability definitely isn't in question based on his touches and his ball security is elite.

Like not a 20-25 carry back like AP or DeMarco. Its a waste of his skillset imo. He's going to be a match up nightmare for a defense.

 

[sjsharks92]

How is this years QB class shaping up?

Bears will need to draft a QB of future eventually as Cutler is not getting any younger

Get in line. Praying the 49ers can get Deshaun Watson.

Some other notable QBs to watch for draft purposes though would be:

Davis Webb, Cal
Luke Falk, Washington State
Brad Kaaya, Miami
Gunner Kiel, Cincinnati
Chad Kelly, Ole Miss

After Watson though I don't think this figures to be a very strong QB class.

 

[sjsharks92]

Like not a 20-25 carry back like AP or DeMarco. Its a waste of his skillset imo. He's going to be a match up nightmare for a defense.

I see what you're saying. His receiving ability is off the charts. Definitely will play a variety of roles for whatever team gets him.

 

[Gene Parmesan]

How is this years QB class shaping up?

Bears will need to draft a QB of future eventually as Cutler is not getting any younger

You say this every year. DeShaun Watson, Mason Rudolph and Pat Mahomes are the top 3. DeShaun will be the first pick. He's an elite qb prospect.

 

[Gene Parmesan]

Get in line. Praying the 49ers can get Deshaun Watson.

Some other notable QBs to watch for draft purposes though would be:

Davis Webb, Cal
Luke Falk, Washington State
Brad Kaaya, Miami
Gunner Kiel, Cincinnati
Chad Kelly, Ole Miss

After Watson though I don't think this figures to be a very strong QB class.

Davis Webb could be the Carson Wentz of this year. A 3rd/4th rounder who shoots up boards due to his toolset.

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

You say this every year. DeShaun Watson, Mason Rudolph and Pat Mahomes are the top 3. DeShaun will be the first pick. He's an elite qb prospect.

Hey its not my fault the Bears keep investing late round picks in QB's they wont play or lose by trying to put them on PS

This years draft the Bears should have grabbed a QB in early/mid round but didn't

 

[Tony Romo]

Gunnar Kiel got benched by cinci btw

 

[Gene Parmesan]

The guy who replaced him can sling it.