Post by MGB01 on Jul 3, 2019 0:19:41 GMT -5
We continue our draft series by looking at linebackers
Mack Wilson, Alabama: A three-down linebacker with versatility and blitzing skill. Also won't be overwhelmed in coverage. Biggest weakness is he tends to get distracted in the run game.
Prediction: New York. Wilson's versatility lands him in New York, where he vies to replace another Wilson (Ramik). The Hitmen have acquired some good young LB talent the last couple years in Carl Lawson, Marquis Haynes, and Jason Cabinda. Aside from Lawson, who returns from a torn ACL, time to see what the young fellas can do, including Wilson.
Vosean Joseph, Florida: Boom or bust prospect with blitzing skill, definite subpackage material and nothing more. Needs to bulk up.
Prediction: Carolina. Colonels have a solid mix of youth and experience among their projected starting LB corps in 2020, but not a lot in terms of depth. Joseph can get some snaps in said subpackages as Connor Barwin and Shaq Barrett provide the pass rush.
Blake Cashman, Minnesota: Went from walk-on to captain by being a smart, aggressive LB who doesn't shy away from contact. Makes tons of plays despite lack of speed and nagging shoulder injuries.
Prediction: Kansas City. Reminiscent of Mark Herzlich, a cancer survivor who made his way back and was drafted by the Monarchs in 2011, making hay on special teams. That will be Cashman's role early.
Bobby Okereke, Stanford: High achiever who does a bit of everything well, but sometimes is too exuberant and will overrun plays. Also needs to get stronger in run game.
Prediction: St. Louis. Second-year LB Micah Kiser takes over as starter at the mike, leaving a void at backup. Okereke could also see snaps outside.
Germaine Pratt, North Carolina State: A tweener with LB size, but has also played safety so he'll have to develop in the role. But upside makes him a high pick.
Prediction: San Antonio. Not so much because of Wesley Woodyard's success as a former college safety now heading into his 13th season in the pros, but at the other inside position where Blair Brown picked the wrong time/team for a domestic violence arrest considering the situation with Tyreek Hill. Genard Avery started in the finale and Pratt could back him up if Brown doesn't survive the offseason.
Mack Wilson, Alabama: A three-down linebacker with versatility and blitzing skill. Also won't be overwhelmed in coverage. Biggest weakness is he tends to get distracted in the run game.
Prediction: New York. Wilson's versatility lands him in New York, where he vies to replace another Wilson (Ramik). The Hitmen have acquired some good young LB talent the last couple years in Carl Lawson, Marquis Haynes, and Jason Cabinda. Aside from Lawson, who returns from a torn ACL, time to see what the young fellas can do, including Wilson.
Vosean Joseph, Florida: Boom or bust prospect with blitzing skill, definite subpackage material and nothing more. Needs to bulk up.
Prediction: Carolina. Colonels have a solid mix of youth and experience among their projected starting LB corps in 2020, but not a lot in terms of depth. Joseph can get some snaps in said subpackages as Connor Barwin and Shaq Barrett provide the pass rush.
Blake Cashman, Minnesota: Went from walk-on to captain by being a smart, aggressive LB who doesn't shy away from contact. Makes tons of plays despite lack of speed and nagging shoulder injuries.
Prediction: Kansas City. Reminiscent of Mark Herzlich, a cancer survivor who made his way back and was drafted by the Monarchs in 2011, making hay on special teams. That will be Cashman's role early.
Bobby Okereke, Stanford: High achiever who does a bit of everything well, but sometimes is too exuberant and will overrun plays. Also needs to get stronger in run game.
Prediction: St. Louis. Second-year LB Micah Kiser takes over as starter at the mike, leaving a void at backup. Okereke could also see snaps outside.
Germaine Pratt, North Carolina State: A tweener with LB size, but has also played safety so he'll have to develop in the role. But upside makes him a high pick.
Prediction: San Antonio. Not so much because of Wesley Woodyard's success as a former college safety now heading into his 13th season in the pros, but at the other inside position where Blair Brown picked the wrong time/team for a domestic violence arrest considering the situation with Tyreek Hill. Genard Avery started in the finale and Pratt could back him up if Brown doesn't survive the offseason.