I let some time pass, did some more draftbreakdown video review on our guys filled in with what i could find on youtube with guys like beckwith, and stevie. Heres my personal opinion on grades pick by pick then averaged together for the team.
OJ Howard - 10 - I think Trevor's piece explained it nicely. truely elite prospect, hes coming in day 1 ready as blocking weapon and receiving weapon that teams are going to have major problems figuring out how to stop. many games where they just dont figure it out - just like those days again Jimmy Graham. Perfect QB to pair him with.
Justin Evans - 5 - I simply think hes not a good safety. his weaknesses happen to be exactly the type of guys are division just loaded up on - Christian McCaffery, Custis Samuel, Alvin Kamara(hes happy). Hed be lower if we didnt need a safety. Hoping that we do some killer developmental work with him but based on film i think hes just simply not a great player. but thats just like my opinion man...
Chris Godwin - 8.5 - I would have said 9 on Godwin before i did some more review on him. his combine 4.42 had me more excited but i dont quite see that speed on the film. Im not sure if he is a steal in the 3rd where he was or if it was a perfect spot but none the less he is a real solid future #2 and great addition to the WR group immediately. He actually reminds me of our old Mike Williams if you increased his speed but decreased the other attributes slightly. Beats people one on one but not necessarily with athletism even tho he has the athletism, he does it more with savynes, toughness, smarts, body control.. those sorts of things.
kendell beckwith 6.5 - I like this guys film. Looks like a mean man, can toss people aside to just eat a RB, and hes just a good football player. The pick is just a bit strange to me and I cant give it a good rating at this point but im hoping he becomes something for us. But with what appears to be a 2 down football player whos competing for SS and coming off an ACL injury.. despite liking him I cant give this higher then 6.5.
Jeremy McNichols - 10 - wasnt on my radar of RBs, but after more film I like him better each time i watch him and hes a 10/10 for being selected in the 5th round. runs with toughness, wastes absolutely no time going north but is still patient enough to find the right block, has right under 4.5 speed, has surefire hands, can pass block. I dont know if hell ever be a feature back but for the 5th round hes as good as a RB as possible there. would love to pair him with more of an elite prospect next year.
Stevie T - 9 - Love the story, love the little amount of tape ive seen it definitley screams steal at 7th round, age is the big let down.
My overall grade is a solid 8.2 - B
