Which player were you hoping the Rams would draft but they ended up with another player in that draft slot or close enough to trade a few spots to get your player.

I’ll go first: in the 4th round pick number 130, Josh Sweat was chosen by Eagles. I would have liked the Rams to trade up 6-8 spots to grab him. Instead we chose John Franklin-Meyers at 135 who I had never heard of before.

If we could have chosen Josh Sweat instead, I’d be walking on a cloud right now with our draft. Anyone feel this way about a player we could have gotten but we didn’t.

@CGI_Ram, @Selassie I, the owners of this site, and to all the members who contribute financially here to keep things running smoothly. I never truly appreciated how much it means to have a site run smoothly without stalling and freezing up, no matter how many people are on at the same time, until I joined up here. Thank you all!

I noticed Austin Proehl son of our very own Ricky Proehl was just drafted by Buffalo at #255. He of course is a wide receiver like his pops was. I guess I’m feeling nostalgic here. Welcome to the NFL Austin!

Personally, I give it an A+ (But, I am just a little bit biased!)! But, I do think it was an excellent AND very exciting Draft for the Rams! Another great job by Snead, McVay and staff!!!

https://www.nfl.com/prospects/justin-lawler?id=32462018-0002-5599-34e5-dce43289a058

While only ranked as a two-star prospect from Texas, Lawler's first-team all-state selection (124 tackles, 28 tackles for loss, 13 sacks; 44 catches, 719 yards, 11 touchdowns receiving) portended a good career at SMU. The former high school powerlifter was ready to play right away, earning time in all 12 games as a true freshman (23 tackles) and getting some time on offense (three-yard touchdown, two-point conversion). Lawler earned the starting job as a sophomore, lining up for every game and leading the Mustangs with 64 tackles, nine for loss while compiling five sacks. His break-out season came in 2016, garnering first-team All-American Athletic Conference accolades, racking up 65 stops and leading the team with 15 tackles for loss and six sacks. Lawler received first-team all-conference recognition as a senior, as well, racking up 74 tackles, 15.5 for loss, 9.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, and three blocked kicks for the Mustangs.

By Lance Zierlein
NFL Analyst
Draft Projection
PFA
Overview
Highly productive three-year starter who has used his strength and motor to whip inferior competition across from him in the American Conference. Lawler doesn't have enough size to fit into an odd front and he lacks athletic rush traits teams want from 4-3 defensive ends. Lawler's football character and production will get him a look, but he may lack the physical talent and athletic ability to last in the league.
Strengths

• Scouts say he has desired football makeup and character
• Weight room junkie who works hard to get into optimal shape
• Flashes upper body power to shed blockers and makes tackles behind the line of scrimmage
• Relentless effort has lead to huge performances against inferior competition
• Hung four tackles for loss and four sacks on Connecticut this season
• Gets upfield with solid initial quickness
• Uses forward lean at top of his rush as a tool for momentum
• Keeps feet churning to work hips around the corner as rusher
• Finishes the job once he gets into the pocket

Weaknesses

• Lacks length on the edge
• Plays with too much stiffness at point of attack
• Can be widened off the edge by strong run blocking tackles
• Marginal athlete with subpar change of direction in space
• Lacks play speed and functional tackle range
• Will struggle to close out NFL running backs looking to turn the corner
• May not have a clean position fit
• Hands are more aggressive than skilled
• Needs to add a go-to rush move and a workable counter
• Appears to be maxed out physically

LOL Zierlein didn't have a profile on him. Here's what TCU had on him.


Height / Weight:
6-1 / 213
Position:
LB
Experience:
3L



CAREER HONORS
- 2015 Honorable-Mention All-Big 12
- 2016 Valero Alamo Bowl Defensive MVP
- 2016 First-Team All-Big 12
- 2016 First-Team Associated Press All-Big 12
- 2017 Valero Alamo Bowl Defensive MVP
- 2017 First-Team All-Big 12
- 2017 Second-Team AP All-Big 12
- 2017 Honorable-Mention Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year

2017 | SENIOR
Became the first player in TCU history to lead the team in tackles for three consecutive seasons, topping the 100 mark in all three campaigns … his 108 stops on the season also enabled him to become the career leader in tackles (343) in the 17-year tenure of head coach Gary Patterson … first-team All-Big 12 for the second straight season … was also honorable-mention Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year … selected as the Valero Alamo Bowl Defensive Most Valuable Player for the second time in three seasons … started all 12 games in which he appeared … placed third in the Big 12 with his 108 total tackles, including seven for loss … had five games with double-digit stops, including four straight to end the year … recorded a season-best 15 stops in the Big 12 Championship Game against Oklahoma after missing the two previous contests due to injury … had 13 stops in the first meeting of the season with the Sooners … posted 10 tackles, two pass breakups and a quarterback hurry in his final game, the Valero Alamo Bowl win over Stanford … it was his 16th career contest in double figures in stops.

2016 | JUNIOR
Started all 13 games, including first 12 games at linebacker then at strong safety for the AutoZone Liberty Bowl ... first-team All-Big 12 and first-team Associated Press All-Big 12 ... led the Big 12 and was ninth in FBS with 130 total tackles ... posted 72 solo stops and 58 assisted tackles ... became first Frog with consecutive 100-tackle seasons since 2003-04 ... 130 total tackles the third best in a single-season in Gary Patterson's 16-year tenure at TCU ... posted double-digit tackles in eight games, including career-high 19 against Texas Tech, tied for fourth most in a single-game in Patterson's tenure ... intercepted a pass at Kansas, his second career pick ... recorded 3.0 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, one fumble forced, two fumble recoveries and two pass breakups.

2015 | SOPHOMORE
Played in all 13 games in 2015 with 11 starts ... honorable mention All-Big 12 ... despite entering the season without a career tackle, Howard led the Horned Frogs in total tackles during the 2015 season with 105 stops, including 63 solo tackles ... had 8.0 tackles for loss ... had one interception, two pass breakups and four quarterback hurries on the season… had three forced fumbles … had 13 tackles in Valero Alamo Bowl with six solo stops, finishing with 1.5 tackles for loss for 9 yards and a sack of 8 yards in the win ... Defensive MVP of Valero Alabama Bowl ... had nine tackles, the first tackles of his career, including seven solo takedowns against Stephen F. Austin while posting 3.0 tackles for loss ... made first career start against SMU, making six tackles ... had nine tackles against Texas Tech with his first career pass breakup ... had first career double-figure tackle game against Texas with 12 stops ... had six stops, all solo, against Kansas State ... had eight tackles at Iowa State ... had first career interception in the fourth quarter of the West Virginia game, also recording five tackles and a pass breakup ... closed regular season with 19 tackles against Baylor, a career high and the fourth-most under Patterson ... also had a tackle for loss and a forced fumble against the Bears in the regular-season finale.

2014 | FRESHMAN
Appeared in all 13 games ... saw playing time on defense and special teams.

Should be interesting too.

Haven't seen the 7th rounders and/or UDFAs, but so far, I LOVE this draft.

I realize some folks think we reached.

I disagree.

For each pick, when I took a first look, there were things that jumped out to me.

Moreover, I love that we used FA for right now guys and the draft for the future/depth.

I dunno that anyone who sticks..starts. That said, I think we've gotten some really nice 1st year contributors and depth at critical areas.

I'm so excited for this season and this draft really worked out for us.

https://www.nfl.com/prospects/trevon-young?id=32462018-0002-5602-01b5-1dfd1232d4f7




Young has fought through multiple injuries during his college career. He suffered a dislocated and fractured hip in the team's 2015 bowl game, missing the 2016 season. Young returned for the 2017 season opener, however, starting 12 of 13 games played. He finished the year with 62 tackles, 12 for loss, 4.5 sacks, and five pass breakups. Young first held the starting role in 2015, earning honorable mention All-ACC honors (eight starts in 12 games played, 32 tackles, 10 for loss, 8.5 sacks, interception, two forced fumbles). He played 11 games as a reserve in 2014 after transferring from Iowa Western Community College, where he was a second-team All-American in his lone season there (22 tackles for loss, 13.5 sacks). The Des Moines native was a star middle linebacker and four-year starter for the basketball team in high school.

By Lance Zierlein
NFL Analyst
Draft Projection
Rounds 6-7
NFL Comparison
Damontre Moore
Overview
Long-limbed and angular with physical traits but a lack of power at the point of attack, Young is still in the process of recovery after a devastating hip injury suffered in his bowl game in 2015. Young's tape near the end of the year was substantially better than early on and there is a chance he could round back into his old form, but Combine medicals will be essential in giving him that chance. A move from 4-3 end to a role as stand-up outside linebacker could benefit him.
Strengths

• Resilient with outstanding work ethic and mental toughness
• Uses long legs on lateral steps to work himself across a block
• Athletic ability to physically recover and make plays after being knocked off-balance
• Long strides help him cover a lot of territory in first three steps as rusher
• Terrific arm length
• Has tools to become a capable edge-setter as 3-4 outside backer
• Able to stab and convert speed-to-power in driving tackles backward into pocket
• Showed flashes of his old self in Florida State game that carried on through the end of the season
• Began to string rush moves together towards end of the season
• Had nine tackles, three for loss and a sack in his bowl game against Mississippi State

Weaknesses

• Major hip injury and the subsequent recovery will be heavily scrutinized at Combine medicals
• Appeared limited in his movements
• Didn't have quick hip flip he featured before
• Lacks functional mass and power in lower body to withstand drive blocking
• Frequently bounced around at point of attack
• A step slow in snap reaction time
• Hand strength poor
• Punch slides right up and off the target
• Doesn't get enough out of his length
• Spin counter is bulky right now

Sources Tell Us

"He did get better later on. He's still not who he was and I don't know if he can get there. Those medicals are going to be everything to him. If they don't look good then it won't matter if you thought he got better at the end of the year because he will be a reject." -- NFC area scout

Look, this has been ridiculous. Every stinking time a Rams pick has come up, they either are in the middle of a human interest story, or at commercial. Could someone make a montage video mocking the media for this? I don't have the skills but it would be fun to watch.

Not a lot known about this guy but Wade must have liked something. Listed as a projected UDFA Seems he worked out for the Eagles.



Three-year starter with an excellent motor to go along with above average toughness. Joseph's athletic ability and quickness serve him well as a run defender, but he is unlikely to be much of a factor as a pass rusher on the next level. Joseph will need to add mass, but he's got a shot to fit into a rotation as either a three-technique or shade nose in a 4-3 defense.
Strengths

• Plays with very good quickness off the snap. Impressive 4.97 forty at his pro day with a 10-yard split to match. Quick hands, strong hands. Flashes two-gap sensibilities with ability to punch, spy, and disengage. Plus agility to scrape along the line to mirror the runner. Explosive lateral burst to snare running backs from the backside. Never stagnant with relentless motor. Good feel for blocking schemes and attacks his attacker. Makes impact tackles near the line of scrimmage

Weaknesses

• Lacks pass rush production relative to his athletic ability. Was often subbed out on obvious passing downs. Has played nose at Rutgers and could face move to three-technique in pros. Could use more mass and anchor at the point of attack. Can be stalemated when facing quality strength across from him. Was unable to impose his will against Michigan State's Brian Allen. Needs twists and games to help him get off the mark as a rusher

An All-South Jersey selection and summa cum laude graduate, Demby slipped through the recruiting ranks a bit to wind up at Maine. He started 10 games at left tackle as a true freshman, then did so again in 2015. He missed the 2016 season opener with a strained PCL but returned to play in 10 games, starting nine at his left tackle spot. In his final season, Demby was a preseason CAA All-Conference selection and a third-team FCS All-American before going on to play in all 10 of the team's games. Demby isn't an elite athlete, but his intelligence and ability to punch, move his feet, and anchor in pass protection make him an intriguing prospect.

By Lance Zierlein
NFL Analyst
Draft Projection
Round 4
NFL Comparison
John Greco
Overview
Demby is a well-built, wide-framed college tackle who projects inside to guard. He's naturally strong with some pop at the point of attack, but his ability to sustain is inconsistent due to his lack of bend and inconsistent hand usage. Demby may be more solid than good as a run blocker, but his experience at tackle and his traits in pass protection could help him stand out for a pass-heavy offense looking to shore up a leaky interior. Demby has the traits and talent to become an eventual starter.
Strengths

• Started all four years
• Plus muscle density in his build with broadness from chest to hips
• Good arm length with big hands
• Adequate explosion into fits and runs feet through contact
• Will generate push when he keeps block centered
• Has vision to second level
• Enough agility to work hips into position on move blocks
• Recognizes downhill linebackers and comes off doubles to splatter him
• Stiff jab in his pass punch
• Lands with heavy hands and locks it out
• Features size and anchor to combat and absorb power rushers
• Can redirect and recover to protect the pocket
• Held up well at Senior Bowl in one-on-ones
• College tackle with foot quickness to mirror athletic rushers

Weaknesses

• Burly but not a bender
• Can be beaten in the leverage battle
• Narrow base as drive blocker
• Doesn't control or sustain with snatch strength in hands
• Pad level runs high causing inconsistencies in gaining ground to cross opponents face on move blocks
• Below average body adjustment to second level movement
• Needs lower punch point on opponent as hands can slide too high
• Can get eager in pass pro and lunge forward at times

Sources Tell Us

"He definitely put himself on the map with how he handled himself at the Senior Bowl. He's a big strong dude." -- AFC Personnel Director

An RB to back up the MVP!



https://www.nfl.com/prospects/john-kelly?id=32462018-0002-5601-9186-f2a43927b0c7

One of the top high school running backs in the state of Michigan in 2014, Kelly took his game to the SEC instead of signing with Big Ten schools. The three-star recruit and all-state pick played in 10 games as a true freshman, rushing for 166 yards and a touchdown on 40 carries. In 2016, Kelly only started one of 12 games played as Jalen Hurd, Alvin Kamara, and even quarterback Joshua Dobbs, had more carries. But he finished second to Dobbs with 630 rushing yards and scored five times on just 98 totes. Kelly caught six passes for 51 yards, as well. A national audience saw his breakout performance in 2017, as he had 128 rushing yards and four touchdowns against Georgia Tech in the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game. He finished the year with 11 starts, leading the Vols with 831 yards and nine touchdowns and 189 carries. He was also used more regularly in the passing game, catching 37 passes for 299 yards. Kelly was suspended for one game after being arrested for misdemeanor drug possession (marijuana) after a traffic stop for a burnt-out headlight.

By Lance Zierlein
NFL Analyst
Draft Projection
Round 4
NFL Comparison
Corey Clement
Overview
Kelly is a little undersized but is a tough runner and capable pass catcher who has the potential to play all three downs if needed. He can add additional yardage with plus contact balance and an ability to push through tackles, but his average burst between the tackles and around the edge could mean he’ll have to live the life of a grinder. Kelly is a solid committee back with the ability to handle full-time duties if called upon.
Strengths

• Stout and tough
• Runs with low center of gravity and exceptional balance through contact
• Creates yardage through power
• Absorbs angle tackles and maintains his track
• Often takes multiple tacklers to finish him
• Runs behind his pads and hits it full-throttle into collision
• Gave Ronnie Harrison work when they went head to head
• Stiff-arm is just that
• Able to push tacklers aside around the edge
• Decent gather and cut footwork on second level
• Competitive pass blocker who will sort and square opponents
• More dangerous as pass catcher than numbers would dictate
• Often run into no-win situations on flat routes
• Displays wiggle to separate on route breaks

Weaknesses

• Slightly undersized
• Average quickness and below average speed
• Inconsistent running away from tacklers around the corner or down the field
• Lacks the "hit it and go" to clear traffic through line of scrimmage
• Looks for lanes, but misses creases
• Lacks creativity as inside runner
• The path is the path
• Needs to press line of scrimmage a shade longer to open cutbacks
• Tardy to accelerate after jump cuts
• Scouts say character is a little spotty

YAY do they know what they're doing again?



Ogbonnia "Obo" Okoronkwo (pronounced o-BO-ny-uh o-kor-RON-kwo) was the son of Nigerian immigrants, and a defensive end recruit from Houston Alief Taylor High School before going to Oklahoma. He redshirted in 2013, then played in 11 games as a reserve, making eight tackles, three for loss, and two sacks. Okoronkwo lined up for the first nine games in 2015 (nine tackles, two sacks) before being sat down as an internal discipline. He got his chance to attack the quarterback in 2016, earning a second-team All-Big 12 selection as a junior, making 67 tackles, 12 for loss, nine sacks, three pass break-ups, and two forced fumbles. Sooners coaches sent him into the backfield again in 2017, and he shared the Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year award with Texas linebacker Malik Jefferson. Obo posted 76 tackles, a team-high 17.5 for loss and eight sacks, as well as two pass break-ups and three forced fumbles. He was also named second-team All-American with Jefferson by the Associated Press for his efforts.

By Lance Zierlein
NFL Analyst
Draft Projection
Rounds 4-5
Overview
Okoronkwo doesn't possess the height, weight and length teams usually want on the edge and he doesn't have the bend or athletic traits to supersede his deficiencies. With that said, he's solidly built and plays with good aggression and motor. He lacks the physical and athletic traits that would make him a more dangerous NFL rusher, but he flashes some explosiveness and has enough room for improvement that he should develop into a solid NFL backup with eventual starter potential.
Strengths

• Compact build with thick shoulders and well-built legs
• Flashes NFL power when it's time to lock horns
• Gets off ball and up the field with some juice
• Attacks the pocket with natural instincts as a rusher
• Uses hesitation moves, changes pace and alters his path to the quarterback
• Leg drive and leverage allow him to play through soft edges at top of his rush and attack pocket from flat angle
• Looks to play under the block if tackle over-sets
• Lauded for growth and maturity since first coming into the program
• Plays with decent strength at the point of attack
• Posted impressive tackle numbers thanks to quick disengage and finish
• Able to accelerate to the flanks to help run down the ball

Weaknesses

• Lacks the length teams will look for from a full-time 3-4 OLB
• Needs to improve technique and consistency setting edge
• Needs faster punch to prevent edge blockers from owning his frame
• Gets flattened out by quality run blockers
• Doesn't take a stand early on
• Tight-hipped, face up rusher
• Beat inferior Big 12 tackles with power and effort over athletic traits as rusher
• First rush step is a false step
• Counter moves get thwarted when he's too tall
• Needs to work on becoming more slippery as a rusher
• More violent than skilled with hands
• Lacks experience in coverage and will get lost at times

A 6th round pick!

Kiser has used his instincts, hustle, and powerful tackling to become one of the most productive linebackers (both against the run and as a pass rusher) in the country during his three years on the field with the Cavaliers. The two-time All-Maryland pick and Baltimore Sun's Co-Defensive Player of the Year in 2012, Kiser redshirted his first year in Charlottesville. He made 15 tackles in 12 games as a reserve as a freshman, tying for the team lead with nine stops on special teams. Kiser was installed in the middle of the Cavs' defense in 2015 and finished his second-team All-ACC sophomore year with a conference-leading 115 tackles (13 for loss, 7.5 sacks, three forced fumbles). The hits kept coming in his junior campaign, as Kiser was a first-team Associated Press All-American and All-ACC pick after ranking third in the country with 11.2 tackles per game (134 total, 10 for loss, 6.5 sacks, seven passes defensed) and tying for fifth in the FBS with five forced fumbles. He ranked among the nation's leaders in tackles again in 2017, receiving third-team AP All-American and first-team All-ACC honors with 145 stops (50 solo), 9.5 for loss, five sacks, four pass breakups, and two fumble recoveries.

By Lance Zierlein
NFL Analyst
Draft Projection
Round 4
Overview
Kiser's impressive production didn't happen on accident and teams will have to weigh his consistent ability to make plays with his modest athletic ability and overall play speed. Kiser is a banger built to play inside the box, but he has limited range and may not offer much coverage ability. Unless he runs well and puts together a solid workout, he could fall in this draft, but his toughness and production give him a shot to be a backup.
Strengths

• Built with a sturdy base and banger's frame
• Quick to diagnose and respond
• Makes tackles near the line of scrimmage and doesn't wait on running backs to get to him
• Recognizes cutback lanes and fills the fit to look up runners in the cutback lane
• Tough guy who likes contact
• Brings it to second level climbing blockers with stiff shoulder or a powerful punch
• Has the play strength and leverage advantage to play under blocker's pads
• Willing to fire downhill into his run fits to close off the lane
• Never over-pursues
• Tackle production and impact play totals are staggering with 397 tackles, 33.5 tackles for losses, 19 sacks and eight forced fumbles over three years as a starter

Weaknesses

• Possesses thickly bundled hips that limit bend and movement
• Short stepper short area trigger burst
• Needs to do better job of dropping pad level as a tackler
• Running backs can drive through his contact and fall forward for additional yardage
• Makes a lot of tackles but will miss a lot of tackles as well
• Below average play speed and burst create challenging tackle angles once he gets to the spot
• Gradual in his change of direction movement
• Doesn't have desired NFL range
• Sluggish lateral quickness means he better diagnose early
• Is a liability in man coverage
• Will struggle to match patterns from man coverage

It's no surprise Franklin's talent went under the recruiting radar, as his Greenville, Texas high school team went winless for four years (0-40). He was a two-time All-District pick, however, and received interest from SFA to earn a scholarship. Franklin played in eight games as a reserve in 2014 (11 tackles, one for loss) and then took over a starring role on defense. He was a second-team All-Southland Conference pick in 2015, starting four of 11 games, posting 32 tackles, 8.5 for loss, and six sacks (three coming against Southeastern Louisiana). Franklin was first-team all-conference in 2016, leading the Lumberjacks with 14.5 tackles for loss (32 total stops) and eight sacks and also ranking eighth in the FCS with four forced fumbles. He completed his career as a second-team all-conference selection in 2017, starting 10 of 11 games and again leading his squad with 13.5 tackles for loss (55 total) and 3.5 sacks.

By Lance Zierlein
NFL Analyst
Draft Projection
Rounds 5-6
NFL Comparison
Datone Jones
Overview
Franklin-Myers carried 297 pounds on his frame this spring but played at 280 at the NFLPA game in January. His sweet spot might be around 290 pounds, which would position him more favorably as a 3-4 defensive end with some rush potential. Franklin-Myers flashes power at the point of attack and the ability to get a quick win when he's working around the edges. He's a solid developmental prospect with intriguing upside if the technique improves.
Strengths

• NFL-worthy build with good size and a broad, tapered chest
• Wingspan measured over 82 inches at the NFLPA game
• Tape is full of him bludgeoning blockers across from him
• Explosive upper body power
• Carries bang behind his pads and is able to knock opponents off-balance when his leverage is right
• Decent lateral quickness to flatten out runners to the perimeter
• Shows athletic ability to work edge-to-edge as rusher
• Gets good mileage from his arm-over move and works his hands and feet in unison
• Possesses balance to recover

Weaknesses

• Not a clean position fit at either defensive end
• Tight-hipped and short stepper
• Lacks bend as a rusher
• Will need to improve feel for double teams
• Hands lack accuracy and will slide off the mark
• Needs to learn to stack and control rather than just punch his opponents
• Slow to get revved up when forced to change directions
• Rarely faced off against quality looks from guards and tackles

Sources Tell Us

"I thought he flashed at the NFLPA game. He may have something to him. He has some talent but we'll see how he handles the Combine." -- NFC Director of Scouting

Center Michigan




Some brothers hug, other brothers line up together on a Big Ten offensive line. Brian and Jack Allen did that for two seasons, in 2014 and 2015. While older brother Jack was earning All-American honors those two years, Allen started off as a part-time starter and key reserve as a true freshman. He earned freshman All-American notice while playing in 12 games, starting once at left guard. Big Ten coaches named him second-team All-Conference the next season, when he started 10 games at left guard and two at center (for Jack when he was out due to injury). After Jack headed to the NFL, Brian was again an All-Conference pick (third team) by league coaches after showing a strong anchor and very good mobility and footwork while starting at three spots (first three and final two games at left guard, center for two games, right guard for five games). He was a second-team All-Big Ten pick as a senior, starting all 13 games as the leader in the middle of a young line of first-year starters.

By Lance Zierlein
NFL Analyst
Draft Projection
Rounds 7/PFA
Overview
Allen's toughness and strength at the point of attack will endear him to offensive line coaches, but his physical limitations and likely "center-only" designation could hurt his draft standing. Allen is a grinder who needs to find a team with a running game that fits his makeup. Allen's power and ability to generate some movement in the running game give him a good shot of making a roster and sticking with a club.
Strengths

• Will not back down from physical challenges
• Holds up well despite being a little squatty
• Championship high school wrestler with core power and plus leverage
• Will torque engaged defenders to the ground with hip torque
• Possesses good bend and unlocks into opponent at point of attack
• Runs feet through contact for improved block security
• Plays with good contact balance and a consistent base throughout rep
• Can handle himself as a base blocker and offers good pop with down blocks
• Loves to finish blocks with a message
• Has good flexion in ankles to help him set his anchor in pass pro
• Has starting experience at both guard spots and center

Weaknesses

• Foot quickness and overall athleticism is below average
• Snap to step quickness needs improvement
• May be limited to more gap and power running schemes
• Could struggle if asked to wander too far from the phone booth
• Inconsistent hit rate when moving from first to second level targets
• Lack of length becomes obvious when matched against opponent who can race into neutral zone off snap
• Uses wide hands to corral rather efficient punch into opponents framework
• Needs to be fast and first with hands or his power can be nullified
• Will need punch and pass off twisting linemen more quickly on next level

Sources Tell Us

"We call that dude 'Bully of the Big Ten' because he is always bringing it to somebody each and every game. He's got that Alpha mentality because he comes from that kind of family. He might get drafted late but he'll make a team." - NFC area scout

As I have been saying all this off-seasoff we needed to address the OLine. We have any of our starters go down our offense could collapse.

Smart - real smart drafting.

I have said there are a ton of LBs we will get one we like.

Shaq Griffin didn't have a disability. Jack Cichey didn't tear his ACL.

I'm just curious, if the 2 statements above were true, where would these guys be drafted? What to you guys think?

I think Griffin in top 15 ala Shazier bc they're exactly the same player in college, same size similar speed.

Cichey is interesting bc his game speed vs big 10 was faaaaast. He kept up with OSU in a 2016 game. I bet he'd have ran between high 4.4s - low 4.5s 40. 7 months after tearing ACL he did agility drills at pro day and ranked 4th of all LBs.. that's insane. Realistically if he didn't tear his ACL and ran that fast? 1st Rd pick.

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft...-watch-full-draft-order-for-all-seven-rounds/

What time is the 2018 NFL Draft?
Here's a breakdown of when each day of draft coverage begins:

Thursday: 8 p.m.
Friday: 7 p.m.
Saturday: 12 p.m.

Note: All times Eastern.

How to watch the NFL Draft
Here's a breakdown of who will be airing live broadcasts of this year's draft:

Thursday: NFL Network, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN Deportes
Friday: NFL Network, FOX Sports, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN Deportes
Saturday: NFL Network, ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN Deportes

Live stream: fuboTV (Try for free).

NFL Draft picks: Round 1 results
Pick No. Team Player Position School
1 Browns Baker Mayfield QB Oklahoma
2 Giants Saquon Barkley RB Penn State
3 Jets Sam Darnold QB USC
4 Browns Denzel Ward CB Ohio State
5 Broncos Bradley Chubb DE N.C. State
6 Colts Quenton Nelson G Notre Dame
7 Bills Josh Allen QB Wyoming
8 Bears Roquan Smith LB Georgia
9 49ers Mike McGlinchey OT Notre Dame
10 Cardinals Josh Rosen QB UCLA
11 Dolphins Minkah Fitzpatrick DB Alabama
12 Buccaneers Vita Vea DT Washington
13 Redskins Da'Ron Payne DL Alabama
14 Saints Marcus Davenport DE UTSA
15 Raiders Kolton Miller OT UCLA
16 Bills Tremaine Edmunds LB Virginia Tech
17 Chargers Derwin James S Florida State
18 Packers Jaire Alexander CB Louisville
19 Cowboys Leighton Vander Esch LB Boise State
20 Lions Frank Ragnow C/G Arkansas
21 Bengals Billy Price C Ohio State
22 Titans Rashaan Evans LB Alabama
23 Patriots Isaiah Wynn OL Georgia
24 Panthers D.J. Moore WR Maryland
25 Ravens Hayden Hurst TE South Carolina
26 Falcons Calvin Ridley WR Alabama
27 Seahawks Rashaad Penny RB San Diego State
28 Steelers Terrell Edmunds S Virginia Tech
29 Jaguars Taven Bryan DT Florida
30 Vikings Mike Hughes CB UCF
31 Patriots Sony Michel RB Georgia
32 Ravens Lamar Jackson QB Louisville

NFL Draft picks: Round 2 results
Pick No. Team Player Position School
33 Browns Austin Corbett OL Nevada
34 Giants Will Hernandez G UTEP
35 Browns Nick Chubb RB Georgia
36 Colts Darius Leonard LB South Carolina State
37 Colts Braden Smith G Auburn
38 Buccaneers Ronald Jones II RB USC
39 Bears James Daniels C Iowa
40 Broncos Courtland Sutton WR SMU
41 Titans Harold Landry OLB Boston College
42 Dolphins Mike Gesicki TE Penn State
43 Lions Kerryon Johnson RB Auburn
44 49ers Dante Pettis WR Washington
45 Packers Josh Jackson CB Iowa
46 Chiefs Breeland Speaks DL Ole Miss
47 Cardinals Christian Kirk WR Texas A&M
48 Chargers Uchenna Nwosu OLB USC
49 Eagles Dallas Goedert TE South Dakota State
50 Cowboys Connor Williams OL Texas
51 Bears Anthony Miller WR Memphis
52 Colts Kemoko Turay DE Rutgers
53 Buccaneers M.J. Stewart CB North Carolina
54 Bengals Jessie Bates III S Wake Forest
55 Panthers Donte Jackson CB LSU
56 Patriots Duke Dawson CB Florida
57 Raiders P.J. Hall DL Sam Houston State
58 Falcons Isaiah Oliver CB Colorado
59 Redskins Derrius Guice RB LSU
60 Steelers James Washington WR Oklahoma State
61 Jaguars D.J. Chark WR LSU
62 Vikings Brian O'Neill OT Pittsburgh
63 Buccaneers Carlton Davis CB Auburn
64 Colts Tyquan Lewis DE Ohio State

NFL Draft picks: Round 3 results
Pick No. Team Player Position School
65 Raiders Brandon Parker OT North Carolina A&T
66 Giants Lorenzo Carter OLB Georgia
67 Browns Chad Thomas DE Miami (Fla.)
68 Texans Justin Reid S Stanford
69 Giants B.J. Hill DT N.C. State
70 49ers Fred Warner LB BYU
71 Broncos Royce Freeman RB Oregon
72 Jets Nathan Shepherd DT Fort Hays State
73 Dolphins Jerome Baker LB Ohio State
74 Redskins Geron Christian OT Louisville
75 Chiefs Derrick Ndadi DT Florida State
76 Steelers Mason Rudolph QB Oklahoma State
77 Bengals Sam Hubbard DE Ohio State
78 Bengals Malik Jefferson OLB Texas
79 Seahawks Rasheem Green DE USC
80 Texans Martinas Rankin C Mississippi State
81 Cowboys Michael Gallup WR Colorado State
82 Lions Tracy Walker S Louisiana-Lafayette
83 Ravens Orlando Brown OT Oklahoma
84 Chargers Justin Jones DT N.C. State
85 Panthers Rashaan Gaulden CB Tennessee
86 Ravens Mark Andrews TE Oklahoma
87 Raiders Arden Key DE LSU
88 Packers Oren Burks OLB Vanderbilt
89 Rams Joe Noteboom OT TCU
90 Falcons Deadrin Senat DT South Florida
91 Saints Tre'Quan Smith WR UCF
92 Steelers Chukwuma Okorafor OT Western Michigan
93 Jaguars Ronnie Harrison S Alabama
94 Buccaneers Alex Cappa OT Humboldt State
95 49ers Tarvarius Moore S Southern Miss
96 Bills Harrison Phillips DT Stanford
97 Cardinals Mason Cole C Michigan
98 Texans Jordan Akins TE UCF
99 Broncos Isaac Yiadom CB Boston College
100 Chiefs Dorian O'Daniel OLB Clemson

Original Draft Order - Remaining Picks
Round 4
Pick (overall)
1 (101). Green Bay Packers from Cleveland Browns
2 (102). Tampa Bay Buccaneers from New York Giants
3 (103). Houston Texans
4 (104). Indianapolis Colts
5 (105). Chicago Bears
6 (106). Denver Broncos
7 (107). New York Jets
8 (108). New York Giants from Tampa Bay Buccaneers
9 (109). Washington Redskins from Denver Broncos through San Francisco 49ers
10 (110). Oakland Raiders
11 (111). Los Angeles Rams from Miami Dolphins
12 (112). Cincinnati Bengals
13 (113). Denver Broncos from Washington Redskins
14 (114). Cleveland Browns from Green Bay Packers
15 (115). Chicago Bears from Arizona Cardinals
16 (116). Dallas Cowboys
17 (117). Detroit Lions
18 (118). Baltimore Ravens
19 (119). Los Angeles Chargers
20 (120). Seattle Seahawks
21 (121). Buffalo Bills
22 (122). Kansas City Chiefs
23 (123). Miami Dolphins from Cleveland Browns through Carolina Panthers
24 (124). Kansas City Chiefs from Los Angeles Rams
25 (125). Tennessee Titans
26 (126). Atlanta Falcons
27 (127). New Orleans Saints
28 (128). San Francisco 49ers from Pittsburgh Steelers
29 (129). Jacksonville Jaguars
30 (130). Philadelphia Eagles from Minnesota Vikings
31 (131). Miami Dolphins from New England Patriots through Philadelphia Eagles
32 (132). Philadelphia Eagles
33 (133). Green Bay Packers (Compensatory)
34 (134). Arizona Cardinals (Compensatory)
35 (135). Los Angeles Rams from New York Giants (Compensatory)
36 (136). Los Angeles Rams from New England Patriots (Compensatory)
37 (137). Dallas Cowboys (Compensatory)

Round 5
Pick (overall)
1 (138). Green Bay Packers from Cleveland Browns
2 (139). New York Giants
3 (140). Indianapolis Colts
4 (141). Seattle Seahawks from Houston Texans
5 (142). Washington Redskins from Denver Broncos
6 (143). San Francisco 49ers from New York Jets
7 (144). Tampa Bay Buccaneers
8 (145). Chicago Bears
9 (146). Seattle Seahawks from Oakland Raiders
10 (147). New Orleans Saints from Miami Dolphins
11 (148). Pittsburgh Steelers from San Francisco 49ers
12 (149). Denver Broncos from Washington Redskins
13 (150). Cleveland Browns from Green Bay Packers
14 (151). Cincinnati Bengals
15 (152). Arizona Cardinals
16 (153). Detroit Lions
17 (154). Baltimore Ravens
18 (155). Los Angeles Chargers
19 (156). Seattle Seahawks from Philadelphia Eagles through Seahawks
20 (157). New York Jets from Dallas Cowboys
21 (158). Cincinnati Bengals from Buffalo Bills
22 (159). Oakland Raiders from New England Patriots through Cleveland Browns and Kansas City Chiefs
23 (160). Denver Broncos from Los Angeles Rams
24 (161). Carolina Panthers
25 (162). Tennessee Titans
26 (163). Washington Redskins from Denver Broncos through Atlanta Falcons
27 (164). New Orleans Saints
28 (165). Pittsburgh Steelers
29 (166). Buffalo Bills from Jacksonville Jaguars
30 (167). Minnesota Vikings
31 (168). Seattle Seahawks from New England Patriots
32 (169). Philadelphia Eagles
33 (170). Cincinnati Bengals (Compensatory)
34 (171). Dallas Cowboys (Compensatory)
35 (172). Green Bay Packers (Compensatory)
36 (173). Oakland Raiders from Dallas Cowboys (Compensatory)
37 (174). Green Bay Packers (Compensatory)

Round 6
Pick (overall)
1 (175). Cleveland Browns
2 (176). Los Angeles Rams from New York Giants
3 (177). Houston Texans
4 (178). Indianapolis Colts
5 (179). New York Jets
6 (180). Tampa Bay Buccaneers
7 (181). Chicago Bears
8 (182). Arizona Cardinals from Denver Broncos
9 (183). Los Angeles Rams from Miami Dolphins
10 (184). San Francisco 49ers
11 (185). Oakland Raiders
12 (186). Green Bay Packers
13 (187). Buffalo Bills from Cincinnati Bengals
14 (188). Cleveland Browns from Washington Redskins
15 (189). New Orleans Saints from Arizona Cardinals
16 (190). Baltimore Ravens
17 (191). Los Angeles Chargers
18 (192). Dallas Cowboys from Oakland Raiders through Seattle Seahawks
19 (193). Dallas Cowboys
20 (194). Los Angeles Rams from Detroit Lions
21 (195). Los Angeles Rams from Buffalo Bills
22 (196). Kansas City Chiefs
23 (197). Carolina Panthers
24 (198). New England Patriots from Los Angeles Rams
25 (199). Tennessee Titans
26 (200). Atlanta Falcons
27 (201). New Orleans Saints
28 (202). Tampa Bay Buccaneers from Pittsburgh Steelers
29 (203). Jacksonville Jaguars
30 (204). Minnesota Vikings
31 (205). Washington Redskins from Cleveland Browns through New England Patriots
32 (206). Philadelphia Eagles
33 (207). Green Bay Packers (Compensatory)
34 (208). Dallas Cowboys (Compensatory)
35 (209). Miami Dolphins from Los Angeles Rams through Kansas City Chiefs (Compensatory)
36 (210). New England Patriots from Oakland Raiders (Compensatory)
37 (211). Houston Texans (Compensatory)
38 (212). Oakland Raiders (Compensatory)
39 (213). Minnesota Vikings (Compensatory)
40 (214). Houston Texans (Compensatory)
41 (215). Baltimore Ravens (Compensatory)
42 (216). Oakland Raiders (Compensatory)
43 (217). LA Rams via Oakland Raiders (Compensatory)
44 (218). Minnesota Vikings (Compensatory)

Round 7
Pick (overall)
1 (219). New England Patriots from Cleveland Browns
2 (220). Pittsburgh Steelers from New York Giants
3 (221). Indianapolis Colts
4 (222). Houston Texans
5 (223). San Francisco 49ers from Miami Dolphins through Tampa Bay Buccaneers
6 (224). Chicago Bears
7 (225). Minnesota Vikings from Denver Broncos
8 (226). Seattle Seahawks from New York Jets
9 (227). Miami Dolphins from San Francisco 49ers
10 (228). Oakland Raiders
11 (229). Miami Dolphins
12 (230). Jacksonville Jaguars from Cincinnati Bengals
13 (231). Washington Redskins
14 (232). Green Bay Packers
15 (233). Kansas City Chiefs from Arizona Cardinals
16 (234). Carolina Panthers from Los Angeles Chargers through Buffalo Bills
17 (235). New York Jets from Seattle Seahawks
18 (236). Dallas Cowboys
19 (237). Detroit Lions
20 (238). Baltimore Ravens
21 (239). Green Bay Packers from Buffalo Bills
22 (240). San Francisco 49ers from Kansas City Chiefs
23 (241). Washington Redskins from Los Angeles Rams
24 (242). Carolina Panthers
25 (243). Kansas City Chiefs from Tennessee Titans
26 (244). Atlanta Falcons
27 (245). New Orleans Saints
28 (246). Pittsburgh Steelers
29 (247). Jacksonville Jaguars
30 (248). Seattle Seahawks from Minnesota Vikings
31 (249). Cincinnati Bengals from New England Patriots
32 (250). Philadelphia Eagles from Seattle Seahawks through Eagles, Seahawks and New England Patriots
33 (251). Los Angeles Chargers (Compensatory)
34 (252). Cincinnati Bengals (Compensatory)
35 (253). Cincinnati Bengals (Compensatory)
36 (254). Arizona Cardinals (Compensatory)
37 (255). Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Compensatory)
38 (256). Atlanta Falcons (Compensatory)

By 3k@3k_ Apr 27, 2018, 9:47pm CDTSHARE

TCU OT Joseph Noteboom
Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images
The Los Angeles Rams traded back from #87 to #89 before selecting TCU Horned FrogsOT Joseph Noteboom.

On its face, I absolutely loved the pick. General Manager Les Snead avoided the pitfall of the temptation of taking a linebacker of the immediacy of the need despite having adequacy at the position while adding a talent to groom for the future to replace either aging LT Andrew Whitworth or RT Rob Havenstein who is in his contract year.

Will Noteboom pan out? Time will tell. But at least the Rams didn’t handicap themselves with this one like certain picks of years past. The logic is sound. All that’s left is for the coaching staff to do their job, and to this point they’ve earned the benefit of the doubt.

Here’s what Lance Zierlein had to say in his scouting report at NFL dot com:

Noteboom flashes the technique, hand usage, and athleticism you want out of the position but he doesn’t do those things with enough consistency. His inability to gain and secure positioning as a move blocker is a concern as is his consistency as a finisher in running game. Noteboom was one of the tackles who flashed at the Senior Bowl in one-on-one drills and had a great workout at the Combine. The tape says day three, but his work during the “draft season” should get him drafted on the second day with a chance to become an early NFL starter.

Mocking the Draft’s Dan Kadar had Noteboom ranked as his #184 overall player, but I’m going to grade it out a bit higher:

Grade: A-
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Really liked what the Packers did. They got J Jackson on top of their day one pick of Alexander, adding two guys with elite ball skills who can make QBs pay. Movin up for Burks I thought was a little nuts, since I'm not the biggest fan of the dude in that range, but still that defense is going to be enormously better.

Same with the Titans, who with their day two pick added Landry on top of yesterday's selection of Evans. Landry in round two is good value and that defense needed those young legs at LB.

Eagles moved down, accrued a 2019 round two pick, and still got a nice fit in Goedert. Roseman's a damn ninja man.

Vikes just know what they're doing. They followed up a fine first round pick of CB Hughes with O'Neill, who was very good value at 62.

And of course the Jags, who are suddenly a smart franchise IMO, get Chark with good value and still nabbed Harrison.

Overall I was surprised teams didn't reach more for OTs, as well. Expected much more of a panic effect with the position.

So we have pick 11, 35 and 36.

Bolded are guys we've met with.

Looking at LB available:

Shaqueem Griffion obviously
Jeff Holland
Josh Sweat
Ogbonnia Okowronko
Hercules Mata'afa
Kylie Fitts
Dorance Armstrong

At ILB
Micah Kiser
Josey Jewell
Jack Cichey
Christian Sam

Feel free to add names, one thing I'd look at for tomorrow though! Snead has made 9 picks with McVay and 7 of them played and excelled at the Senior Bowl. That's probably a trend and something to pay attention to.