What I think will happen on Day 1: I think we will see four Qbs go due to lots of movement/trades/needs etc...No way Chubb or Barkley falls to us which will leave Nelson. Teams will be spooked out of picking a Guard so high but it will be a great fit for us. Picking a potential All-Pro will outweigh any offers to trade down and so we make the pick.
What I think will happen on Day 2: We will pick a running back. Guice, Michel and probably Jones will be gone by time we pick in the second round. It will come down to Nick Chubb or Penny. Either will be a good pick.
What I would do on Day 3 (these are players that I think will realistically be there at each selection)
4th Round- Select PJ Hall, Sam Houston State. 6'1, 310. DE/DT. Yes, the level of competition is low but his stats are insane. He has a tremendous work ethic and motor. The pro day numbers defy logic. 4.71 shows he is fast, 38 inch vertical show explosion and 36 reps show he is incredibly strong. He would be a perfect fit onto our d-line rotation...mostly at DT but can play DE as well.
5th Round- Select Greg Stroman, Virginia Tech. 5'11, 182. CB. 4.4 speed who is a ball hawk. Willing tackler but does need to get a stronger. Very good coverage skills. Also, provides excellent value on special teams...very good punt and kick returner. We need to start investing in the defensive backfield and I think he will develop nicely.
6th Round- Select DJ Reed, Kansas State. 5'9, 190. CB. Yes, another corner. He plays so much bigger than he size. Great story as a former walk-on. Watch his highlight tape and you will see a guy flying around the ball making plays. Reminds me of Grimes a little bit. Impressive speed and vertical. Also, is a very good special teams player (returner).
7th Round- Tracy "Trey" Walker, Louisiana Lafayette. 6'1, 206. S. Strong, long arms and can run and cover. Did a great job when matched up with Christian Kirk (held him to 3 catches). Project with a lot of upside
UDFA- I know everyone wants us to take two running backs in the draft but I think if we draft a stud in the second round, we could easily sign a FA like Orleans Darkwa or someone cut from another team after the draft. I would like a solid veteran in there with our rookie and Barber. Chase Edmunds would be nice back as a UDFA to add to the running back room.
We can't solve all of our problems in one draft but no our offense is complete...we add a very good piece to our improved defensive line and also add some defensive backs. Next year, I see us going heavy with corners and safeties.
