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2016 NFL Draft

Totally revamping our offense with speed and versatility. Something many have clamored for a long time. With a new QB and new RB, this draft is adding nice weapons. It will take some time to jell but when it does this offense will be worthy of our defense
 
some good players left

Andrew Billings DT
Dean Lowry DT/DE
Mathew Loannidis DT/DE
Ronald Blair DE
Matt Judon, DE/OLB

Alex Collins RB
Jordan Howard RB
Devonte Booker RB
Kenneth Dixon RB
C J Procise RB

Joe Haeg OT
Vadel Alexander OG
Sebastean Tretola OG
Christian Westerman, OG,

Devon Cajust TE/WR


Jarell Adams TE
Tyler Higbee TE

Miles Killabrew S
Jeremy Cash S
TJ Green S

Scooby Wright ILB
Joshua Perry LB
Kentrell Brothers LB

Dak Prescott QB
Connor Cook QB
 
I know if we drafted a QB in the 3rd after drafting a guy in the 2nd two years ago we would be talking about a lack of confidence in the guy we drafted two years ago.

I understand the Patriots have a need with Brady being suspended for four games, but that's a temporary problem & a third round pick is a permanent type solution.

Had they waited until the fifth or later, it would make sense. To take him in the third, before Cook, Hogan, Driskel, Prescott... that says they wanted Brissett. Possibly something they see lacking in Garoppolo.
 
Sucks that the Raiders jumped the Cowboys. That would have been a nice spot for him.
 
Ugh Jags. Ramsey, Jack, Ngakoue, and Day.

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My guy Ridgeway went 116 close to my prediction; not saying Texans would have taken but he can play three positions.
 
Tyler Ervin, RB


GRADE
5.38
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Tyler Ervin (RB)
HT: 5'10" WT: 192LBS.

POSITION: RB

SCHOOL: San Jose St.

ARM LENGTH: 29 3/4"

HANDS: 9 1/8"


Overview
At his size, Ervin looks more like a slot receiver than a running back. Spartans coaches got him the ball in the backfield regularly the past two years, however, and it paid dividends as he led the team in rushing in 2014 (888 yards, four scores) and 2015 (1,469 yards, 13 touchdowns). Ervin's likely to play a rusher/receiver/returner role in the Dexter McCluster mold on Sundays, as he caught 73 passes for 642 yards the past two seasons in addition to his rushing work. His ability as a kick returner (2,374 career yardage, three scores) should also earn him credit among scouts.


Pro Day Results

Short shuttle: 4.34 seconds
3-cone: 7.03 seconds


COMBINE STATS
  • 40 YARD DASH: 4.41 SEC
  • BENCH PRESS: 17 REPS
  • VERTICAL JUMP: 39.0 INCH
  • BROAD JUMP: 130.0 INCH

ANALYSIS
Strengths
Short-strider in tight confines with ability to make sudden directional change. Despite lanky frame, doesn’t run with any fear between the tackles and doesn't look to bounce runs unnecessarily. Combines smoothness with quick reaction time to avoid traffic in the backfield and slalom his way through shifting, fluid creases along the line of scrimmage. Plus lateral escapability. Quality hands and can function as pass catcher with some matchup potential. Very good play speed and can punch the gas to top speed quickly. High-knee runner who can gain yardage in chunks if run fits break down. Scored three touchdowns on kickoffs over freshman and sophomore year and has returned kicks all four seasons.

Weaknesses
Thin, angular frame that isn't built for sustaining contact. Runs come to a screeching halt against quality, bodied-up tackle attempts. Balance through contact is poor and has trouble grinding legs through arm tackles. Hits from the side cause him to go flying. Not a one-cut runner. Will take an extra step or two to gear down and cut. Size and strength limitations hinder chances of being a true, third down option at running back. Limited in his routes and times looked like he was going through the motions if he didn’t expect to get ball. On gap plays, needs to be a little less patient and a little more urgent in approach to the line of scrimmage.

Draft Projection
Round 4

NFL Comparison
Akeem Hunt

Bottom Line
Ervin is a long-legged, linear runner with the vision and demeanor to be a first down runner, but the thin- frame and poor play strength that will force him into becoming a change of pace running back who will need to make his mark in open spaces when given his opportunities. With Ervin's lack of size in blitz protection, his best chance to make a team, initially, will be as a kick returner.
 
I seriously wonder what kind of dirt is making Billings fall this far. How many dead bodies did they find in his trunk?
 
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