It’s Draft Week!
I’ll preface this with the fact that this is not a great draft.
In a good draft year, there are 16-18 consensus 1st Rounders.
This year, you’d be hard pressed to find a dozen.
But every team will get better in the next few days.
So cheers to that!
However the Titans came out on Tuesday and said they’d be sticking and picking.
Ward is a versatile piece with a big arm and elite athleticism.
He’s improved every program he’s been with so the Titans are hoping they’re next.
He could be a very good Cornerback or Wide Receiver.
Either way he plays, he should be a big get for a team in need of playmakers.
At 6'3" 250 lbs.
he’s got solid size and elite get-off and motor.
Blue collar, 0% diva, and a flat out ass kicker.
Safe pick for the Pats.
- Jacksonville Jaguars - RB Ashton Jeanty (Boise State)
This is a wild card spot.
New GM James Gladstone is only 34 years old and very analytical.
But with Liam Coen at the helm, they’re going to be able to launch the football.
The Jags were 26th in the NFL in rushing in 2024.
Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving, despite being a 4th round pick, is an amazing talent.
A versatile back that can be a weapon running, inside, outside, and in the receiving game.
The longer and harder I thought about it, Travis Etienne and Tank Bigsby aren’t those guys.
Ashton Jeanty though, is.
It’s a popular landing spot for Ashton Jeanty in a lot of mocks.
But I’ve known GM John Spytek for awhile and he’s always preachedthe trenches.
At 6'4" 332 lbs.
with 34" inch arms running a 4.85 40-yard dash.
Warren offers field stretching ability up the seam and is also an outstanding blocker.
That is league worst by about 30 yards.
Walker is a promising EDGE player that can also drop and be a do-it-all pop in.
But at 6'1" 243 lbs.
with 32 5/8" inch arms is he big enough to hold up?
But Tet McMillan and Matthew Golden don’t feel like 49ers WRs.
Maybe Luther Burden, but #11 is too rich for him.
They have met with Kelvin Banks Jr. and talked to him about playing Right Tackle.
- Indianapolis Colts - TE Colston Loveland (Michigan)
At 6'5 1/2" 248 lbs.
At 6'5" 260 lbs.
with 34 3/8" inch arms, those guys go high.
Williams is versatile and can rush outside or kick inside on 3rd downs.
The 6'3 1'2" 330 lbs.
monster out of Michigan can help clog up that middle again for the Bengals.
McMillan is a big 6'4" 213 lbs.
weapon on the outside that has an incredible catch radius and great hands.
How could you not believe it?
Maybe not at #3 but two spots in front of Pittsburgh sounds about right.
Bucs GM Jason Licht is no stranger to trading back and this makes too much sense.
This is a perfect match and the cost isn’t too steep for your next franchise QB.
Jaleel McLaughlin and Audric Estime left a lot to be desired.
Javonte Williams looked like he lost a step after knee surgery and is in Dallas now.
He can provide the jolt needed in the mile high city’s backfield.
The 6'4 1/2" 313 lbs.
Starks is a alpha who can not only cover up mistakes, but prevent them from happening.
The 6'1 1/2" 194 lbs.
(rumors are he played closer to 290 lbs.)
he is a massive EDGE rusher.
Wide Receiver is a clear need and Golden is a great option.
with 32 7/8" inch arms and running a 4.38 40-yard dash.
Those bang out of attributes don’t grow on trees and Safety is a need for the Rams.
- Baltimore Ravens - OT/OG Josh Simmons (Ohio State)
I’ve heard Simmons name all over.
From Round 2 to top 10.
Longtime Center Frank Ragnow has talked about retiring recently and Zabel’s skill set is diverse.
He played Offensive Tackle at North Dakota State but is projecting to play inside at either Guard or Center.
Detroit can take him here and bring him along slowly and allow him to find his best spot.
He can do it all - read and react, stack and shed, blitz, and cover.
He’d improve the Commanders offense and allow Wagner to be fresh for a January run.
Nolen was the #1 overall recruit coming out of high school and has a lot of untapped potential.
He can rotate in and help rush the passer with 10.5 sacks over the past two seasons.
Matching that up with his 5'11 1/2" 183 lbs.
He only played in six games this season but was coming off a 5 INT season in 2023.
Mintzy gets his college’s QB to go to his pro team in a match that makes sense.
Dart has some questions about his accuracy, but is a good athlete and provides rushing upside.
