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2016 NFL Draft

WolverineFan said:
There's still plenty of solid DL available. This is a fantastic DL draft.

DE
Matt Ioannids GONE
Connor Wujciak
Aziz Shittu
Anthony Zettel
Quinton Jefferson
Destiny Vaeao
Trevon Coley
Lawrence Thomas
Devaunte Sigler

NT
D.J. Reader
Darius Latham
Chris Mayes
Nile Lawrence-Stampl
Antwaun Woods
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There is nothing fantastic about that list. Not a single player on that list would start at our vacant DE position. Reader may get a small rotation bid behind Wilfork. Yay!!

Kamalu Looks better for us thn anyone on that list and hes just a run stopper with no pass rushing ability. I doubt he would beat out Pegan or Stills.
 
Alex Collins RB
Joe Haeg OT
Vadel Alexander OG
Sebastean Tretola OG
Christian Westerman, OG,
Willie Beavers OT
Christian Westerman OG
Devon Cajust TE/WR
Jarell Adams TE
Jeremy Cash S
Scooby Wright ILB
Kentrell Brothers LB
 
mussop said:
Alex Collins RB
Joe Haeg OT - gone
Vadel Alexander OG
Sebastean Tretola OG
Christian Westerman, OG,
Willie Beavers OT - gone
Christian Westerman OG
Devon Cajust TE/WR
Jarell Adams TE
Jeremy Cash S
Scooby Wright ILB
Kentrell Brothers LB
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Brandon Dunn did an ok job last year. Covington, pagan and still plus some other guys can probably compete for the DE spot opposite Watt.

I think at this point the team is clearly thinking DL isn't a huge need.
 
GRADE
5.24
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K.J. Dillon (S)
HT: 6'0" WT: 210LBS.

POSITION: S

SCHOOL: West Virginia

ARM LENGTH: 31 5/8"

HANDS: 9 5/8"


Overview
Dillon stepped up his game in his senior year after teammate Karl Joseph went down to injury. He finished with 55 tackles, 7.5 for loss, two interceptions and eight pass break-ups, garnering second team All-Big 12 accolades. Dillon went through the typical ascension through his career in Morgantown, playing on special teams and as a reserve safety as a true freshman (20 tackles, forced fumble) before becoming a part-time starter in 2013 (28 tackles, three for loss, team-leading six pass breakups). He only played in nine games that year, however, because a case of severe dehydration suffered in November landed him first in the hospital and then on the sideline for the remainder of the season. Dillon came back with a vengeance as a junior, though, starting 12 games, making 62 tackles, and tying for the team lead with three interceptions and seven pass breakups.


Pro Day Results

Vertical: 28 inches
Short shuttle: 4.43 seconds
3-cone: 7.27 seconds


COMBINE STATS
  • 40 YARD DASH: 4.53 SEC
  • BENCH PRESS: 11 REPS
  • BROAD JUMP: 121.0 INCH

ANALYSIS
Strengths
Angular with good overall length. Makes attacking the catch point a priority. Has had 20 passes defensed and five interceptions over the last two seasons. Shows an ability to play high or low. Reads his keys and fires downhill to support. Good athleticism. Shows some man cover ability from the slot. Responsive to receivers who try and cross his face in zone. Plays with reactive athleticism and burst to click and close on throws. Involved tackler from near the box.

Weaknesses
His "turn and run" speed takes time to ramp up from man coverage. Mechanical and stiff in his backpedal. Holds when he thinks he’s beaten. Catch and drag tackler around the box with limited high-impact production as tackler. Doesn't run through his tackles and can be taken for a ride by running backs. Too many missed tackles when coming downhill without enough body control.

Draft Projection
Rounds 6 or 7

Bottom Line
Athletic safety who flashes enough ability high and low to believe that he won’t be pigeonholed as one type of safety or another. Dillon has the athleticism and ball skills to help in man coverage and enough awareness from the high safety spot to handle his duties. Dillon has allowed entirely too many missed or broken tackles over the last couple of seasons, but that can be improved with more muscle on his frame and a more technique-driven approach. Intriguing prospect with developmental traits.
 
mussop said:
There is nothing fantastic about that list. Not a single player on that list would start at our vacant DE position. Reader may get a small rotation bid behind Wilfork. Yay!!

Kamalu Looks better for us thn anyone on that list and hes just a run stopper with no pass rushing ability. I doubt he would beat out Pegan or Stills.
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Kamalu is just a body. Looks good on paper, doesn't make plays on the field. Coley had 10 sacks over last 2 years on the interior. Vaeoa had 12 TFL run stops last year. Wujciak has 18 TFL over last 2 years. Zettel has 28 TFL and 12 sacks over last 2 years. Shittu had 15 TFL last year.
 
My Predictions:

WILL FULLER will have a JACOBY JONES type career. (revised)

BRAXTON MILLER will have a HINES WARD type career.
 
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WolverineFan said:
Kamalu is just a body. Looks good on paper, doesn't make plays on the field. Coley had 10 sacks over last 2 years on the interior. Vaeoa had 12 TFL run stops last year. Wujciak has 18 TFL over last 2 years. Zettel has 28 TFL and 12 sacks over last 2 years. Shittu had 15 TFL last year.
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And everyone of those guys have a chance at going undrafted.
 
Texian said:
My Predictions:

WILL FULLER will have a TRINDON HOLLIDAY type career.

BRAXTON MILLER will have a HINES WARD type career.
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If we get any player that plays 14 years for us and becomes the teams all time leader in receptions, yards and td's, goes on to be a super bowl mvp for us then I'll count this entire draft a huge win regardless of how anyone else does
 
GRADE
5.25
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D.J. Reader (NT)
HT: 6'3" WT: 327LBS.

POSITION: NT

SCHOOL: Clemson

ARM LENGTH: 33 5/8"

HANDS: 9 1/2"


Overview
It's been a tough road for Reader since his father passed away in 2014, but if NFL scouts believe he is through that rough patch, they will have great interest in his ability to eat space in the middle of the defensive line. Just before the 2015 season began, Reader decided to leave the team for personal reasons. He returned in October, playing nine games on the year (13 tackles, 1.5 for loss). Expectations were high for Reader coming into the season because the Tigers lost a lot of talent to the NFL, and he flashed as a top reserve as a sophomore (43 tackles, five TFL, three sacks) and junior (27 tackles, 2.5 TFL, 1.5 sacks). Even as a freshman, who was highly-rated as both an offensive line and defensive line prospect out of high school, Reader earned a lot of playing time (40 tackles). He even played first base for the Clemson baseball in the spring of 2013, though his playing time was limited (0-for-3, three putouts in seven games).


COMBINE STATS
  • 40 YARD DASH: 5.33 SEC
  • BENCH PRESS: 30 REPS
  • VERTICAL JUMP: 29.5 INCH
  • BROAD JUMP: 99.0 INCH
  • 3 CONE DRILL: 7.90 SEC
  • 20 YARD SHUTTLE: 4.71 SEC

ANALYSIS
Strengths
Carries his 340 pounds fairly well on his stout frame. Almost always the low man at the point of attack. Able to leverage blockers and displace them. Plays with enough motor to chase the play down the field. If single blocked, will absolutely push the pocket as a rusher.

Weaknesses
Rotational defensive lineman who lacked production. Gets initial push, but fails to shed blockers in time to make many tackles. Needs more coaching to improve his hands. Once he's on the move and engaged with a blocker, fails to consistently find the ballcarrier and ball.

Draft Projection
Rounds 6 or 7

Sources Tell Us
"Just a plugger. He looks good at the Senior Bowl in one-on-one drills because he's stronger than these guys, but scouts tell me that in games he's limited." -- NFC defensive line coach

NFL Comparison
Justin Ellis

Bottom Line
Squatty, strong nose tackle who is able to push smaller centers around in phone booth battles, but unable to consistently be a disruptive force up front. Reader has the strength and potential to believe that his Senior Bowl flashes could turn into something more in the NFL, even though that might just be as a career backup.
 
mussop said:
There is nothing fantastic about that list. Not a single player on that list would start at our vacant DE position. Reader may get a small rotation bid behind Wilfork. Yay!!
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I thought that's what you said you wanted... seems like you're already soured on this draft. Nothing we can do now would make you happy.
 
I'm fairly happy with the 2016 draft. Hopefully all can get coached up and contribute for many years. Now the waiting begins again
 
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