Post by MGB01 on Jul 1, 2019 23:40:32 GMT -5
We continue our draft series by looking at defensive linemen
Anthony Nelson, Iowa: Could play inside because of good hands/size and quick feet. Makes up for lack of overall quickness with technique, knows how to get off blockers.
Prediction: Dallas. Sounds a lot like Michael Bennett early in his career, and with Bennett in the last year of his deal it's a natural. Plus the Lonestars could look at a defensive line overhaul with Grady Jarrett leaving.
Dre'mont Jones, Ohio State: A former basketball player who's still developing, but had a big 2018 to potentially make him the top interior lineman off the board. He should be able to parlay it into a subpackage role.
Prediction: Orlando. Jones became the Buckeyes' second-best pass rusher after the early loss of Nick Bosa. Coming to an Orlando unit with no shortage of interior pass rush between Marcell Dareus and, when he rotates inside, Da'Shawn Hand, Jones will fill the role of Jack Crawford, who had three sacks in '19 and was also stout against the run.
Jachai Polite, Florida: An absolute flop at the combine, spurred questions about his injury history and attitude. Too bad, the pass rush is there--he finished behind Josh Allen and Montez Sweat in the conference in sacks, but red flags threaten his talent.
Prediction: Chicago. Would be a nice fit for Tampa Bay, but keeping him in Florida might not be the best idea. So sending him to Chicago, the furthest place in the league away from Gainesville, with the hope that Rex Ryan can set him straight is the goal here. Might also straighten up enough to be a fallback if Matt Judon blows up in 2020 and gets too pricey for the Enforcers to keep around.
Zach Allen, Boston College: Promising defender that uses his frame well, would run through a wall if he needed to to make a play. Could move inside on passing downs.
Prediction: St. Louis. Reminiscent of how Ethan Westbrooks began his career in Dallas before he came to Las Vegas and exploded with a team-record 13.5 sacks. Now in the Gateway City, the former Outlaws reorder their depth chart with Allen and 2018 draftee Justin Lawler providing depth at defensive end.
Gerald Willis, Miami(FL): Started at Florida before ending up at The U. Still somewhat of an unfinished product, he'll be 24 shortly after the draft with only the rough equivalent of two seasons worth of game experience in college. Very nimble on his feet, which helps him in both pass rushing and defending the pass but can be taken out of the run game too easily.
Prediction: Kansas City. The very definition of late-round flyer who could be a steal if he has his head on straight. Would be reunited with former Cane teammate Kendrick Norton, could end up sticking on the active roster strictly because he'd be a prime candidate to be plucked off of either waivers or the practice squad if they try to stash him there.
Anthony Nelson, Iowa: Could play inside because of good hands/size and quick feet. Makes up for lack of overall quickness with technique, knows how to get off blockers.
Prediction: Dallas. Sounds a lot like Michael Bennett early in his career, and with Bennett in the last year of his deal it's a natural. Plus the Lonestars could look at a defensive line overhaul with Grady Jarrett leaving.
Dre'mont Jones, Ohio State: A former basketball player who's still developing, but had a big 2018 to potentially make him the top interior lineman off the board. He should be able to parlay it into a subpackage role.
Prediction: Orlando. Jones became the Buckeyes' second-best pass rusher after the early loss of Nick Bosa. Coming to an Orlando unit with no shortage of interior pass rush between Marcell Dareus and, when he rotates inside, Da'Shawn Hand, Jones will fill the role of Jack Crawford, who had three sacks in '19 and was also stout against the run.
Jachai Polite, Florida: An absolute flop at the combine, spurred questions about his injury history and attitude. Too bad, the pass rush is there--he finished behind Josh Allen and Montez Sweat in the conference in sacks, but red flags threaten his talent.
Prediction: Chicago. Would be a nice fit for Tampa Bay, but keeping him in Florida might not be the best idea. So sending him to Chicago, the furthest place in the league away from Gainesville, with the hope that Rex Ryan can set him straight is the goal here. Might also straighten up enough to be a fallback if Matt Judon blows up in 2020 and gets too pricey for the Enforcers to keep around.
Zach Allen, Boston College: Promising defender that uses his frame well, would run through a wall if he needed to to make a play. Could move inside on passing downs.
Prediction: St. Louis. Reminiscent of how Ethan Westbrooks began his career in Dallas before he came to Las Vegas and exploded with a team-record 13.5 sacks. Now in the Gateway City, the former Outlaws reorder their depth chart with Allen and 2018 draftee Justin Lawler providing depth at defensive end.
Gerald Willis, Miami(FL): Started at Florida before ending up at The U. Still somewhat of an unfinished product, he'll be 24 shortly after the draft with only the rough equivalent of two seasons worth of game experience in college. Very nimble on his feet, which helps him in both pass rushing and defending the pass but can be taken out of the run game too easily.
Prediction: Kansas City. The very definition of late-round flyer who could be a steal if he has his head on straight. Would be reunited with former Cane teammate Kendrick Norton, could end up sticking on the active roster strictly because he'd be a prime candidate to be plucked off of either waivers or the practice squad if they try to stash him there.