The 2017 NFL draft prospects thread

[Gene Parmesan]

Jabril Peppers is not a linebacker. He's too small and weak.

 

[Gene Parmesan]

They took Cravens last year. He's another tweener. Peppers is a 1st round athlete, 4th round football player.

 

[mouser]

Agreed, don't think Peppers has the strength to be a LB. Didn't show great ballhawking skills in college as most really successful NFL safties do. Tremendous athlete, but I'm not sold it'll translate to a good NFL player.

 

[Reality Check]

I'm not sure what Peppers will be. But I can see him lasting in the league, injuries aside, at least five-to-ten years as a backup or starter.

I wouldn't take him in the first round due to not have a defined position where he sticks out. His versatility is a plus however.

Lions need all the help they can get, if not have a completely defensive draft. But I'll pass on him in the first round.

 

[bluesfan94]

Jabril Peppers is not a linebacker. He's too small and weak.

Could he be a good nickelback?

 

[Gene Parmesan]

Could he be a good nickelback?

Struggles in coverage. Hes better off playing offense full time.

 

[Alex Jones]

For me Peppers can only succeed in the NFL on offense. If I was thinking of drafting him it would be as a guy that you can line up in several positions and can give your offense flexibility.

 

[spintheblackcircle]

Falcons have moved Kemal Ishmael from S to OLB this off-season.

He's 6'0'' 205.

 

[Say Hey Kid]

Which player will the Bears take at No. 3? Here are the final projected picks from Mel Kiper Jr. and Todd McShay, plus the players Louis Riddick and NFL Nation would select: Kiper – Solomon Thomas, DL, Stanford; McShay/NFL Nation – Jamal Adams, S, LSU; Riddick – Myles Garrett, DE, Texas A&M.

http://www.espn.com/chicago/

 

[Gene Parmesan]

Peppers is maybe 5'10".

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

Mayock mocked him to Falcons

With the ball in his hands, Peppers is special. He'll be a core special teams player. He can play strong safety and nickel. He fits what Dan Quinn wants on defense with quickness and toughness.

So a 4-3 SS/Nickel Corner

Thoughts?

 

[AgentM]

Jabril Peppers is not a linebacker. He's too small and weak.

He's going to a Nickel/Safety or hybrid $backer. I like the kids athleticism and his attitude is great, seems like a natural leader that his teammates will play hard for.

As others said coverage is his weakness, in part due to not being a full time DB. In his first year you are getting a potentially great Punt Returner, a dynamic weapon to use on offense, and a hybrid defensive player that can stuff the run and blitz and I think can play decent man coverage.

If you want a true cover safety for the slot I'd go Budda Baker or Chidobe Awuzie who's played CB/Slot/S in college. Peppers is more of an all around weapon and definitely a Boom or Bust guy. That said I really like the kid and would gamble on him for the Steelers at #30

 

[sigma six]

I want Seattle to take Budda. And Sidney Jones.

 

[Avs_19]

That's too far of a jump and Jason Cole is just about the last insider I'd trust but if true, that has to be for McCaffrey, no?

 

[What the Faulk]

Undoubtedly. All I've seen today is how much Elway respects and loves Ed, but I agree. I don't see how the Broncos can put together a package to get into position to draft him without compromising their entire draft. If they did trade up, and Fournette does go to Jacksonville, that leaves Carolina in an interesting spot.

 

[Bonzai12]

The Broncos can get up to somewhere between 12 and 18 with their picks based on draft points.

But I've heard they're trying to move up regardless.

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

 

[rangerssharks414]

Jabril Peppers is not a linebacker. He's too small and weak.

Agree. I too think that he'd be better on offense. He doesn't force turnovers to be a DB.

 

[Gene Parmesan]

He's going to a Nickel/Safety or hybrid $backer. I like the kids athleticism and his attitude is great, seems like a natural leader that his teammates will play hard for.

As others said coverage is his weakness, in part due to not being a full time DB. In his first year you are getting a potentially great Punt Returner, a dynamic weapon to use on offense, and a hybrid defensive player that can stuff the run and blitz and I think can play decent man coverage.

If you want a true cover safety for the slot I'd go Budda Baker or Chidobe Awuzie who's played CB/Slot/S in college. Peppers is more of an all around weapon and definitely a Boom or Bust guy. That said I really like the kid and would gamble on him for the Steelers at #30

Marcus Williams from Utah is better than all those players you mentioned.

 

[Avs_19]

Marcus Williams from Utah is better than all those players you mentioned.

That's a name that has been mentioned a decent amount in Vikings circles.

 

[Bonzai12]

Now the rumor is that the Broncos are targeting a OT in moving up

 

[Gene Parmesan]

That's a name that has been mentioned a decent amount in Vikings circles.

Eric Weddle 2.0

 

[Hasbro]

The Broncos can get up to somewhere between 12 and 18 with their picks based on draft points.

But I've heard they're trying to move up regardless.

He's also done that in the last two drafts

 

[spintheblackcircle]

Now the rumor is that the Broncos are targeting a OT in moving up

And the Falcons trying to trade up to get an edge guy.

 

[Hasbro]

Now the rumor is that the Broncos are targeting a OT in moving up

Which would really just be beating Baltimore to Cam Robinson it sounds like.