2017 NFL Draft Thread: Rounds 4 thru 7

[Mainstreet]

Cardinals select a safety in Jonathan Ford. I wonder if he has CB skills. Maybe special teams?

 

[NJCardFan]

Has to be Chad Kelly

Nope, DB Johnathan Ford, Auburn

 

[gmabel830]

NFLN scroll says that Ford played CB and S during his Auburn career

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[CardsFan88]

http://www.nfl.com/draft/2017/profiles/johnathan-ford?id=2558174

Strengths
Compact frame carries some pop as a tackler. Comes downhill ready to put in work. Maintains run fits and leverages running backs to the sideline. Aggressive hitter who hits with his head up and looks to run through his target. Consistently productive tackler who is an efficient finisher. Has decent hands and can take the ball away if it is there for him. Plays safety and handled man coverage as a nickel this season. Has kick return and coverage experience on special teams.
Weaknesses
Plays with tightness in his hips. Is slow to open and transition in coverage. Gives up too much separation out of breaks to be counted on in full-time man cover situations. Straight-liner who can be slow to sink and change directions in space as a tackler. Lacks the length to slide around open field blockers quickly. Route anticipation and instincts are just average. Production on the ball is below average.
Draft Projection
Round 6-7
Bottom Line
Ford has been a solid starter and productive tackler as a three-year starter in the SEC, but his tight hips and lack of instant acceleration could limit what teams are able to ask from him in coverage. He will likely have to add some weight and try to prove himself as a backup box safety who can make plays on special teams.

 

[Jetstream Green]

Ford has 4.3 speed and led the Tigers in tackles for two years... can't beat that in the sixth, I am down with the selection

 

[Dr. Jones]

Ford was a fourth-year senior in 2016 who appeared in 52 career games (24 starts) and finished with 275 tackles, 11.5 TFLs, 11 PBUs and 5 INTs. He is a versatile safety who has experience playing at the nickel-back position and was the teams' leading tackler in 2014 and 2015 (combined for 211 total tackles). Ford is a better run defender than coverage safety. He has elite speed but some hip tightness, so he's more effective when lined up closer to the line of scrimmage and when playing the ball in front of him. He grades out as a mid-Day 3 prospect. -April 8, 2017

 

[Cardiac]

Cardinals select a safety in Jonathan Ford. I wonder if he has CB skills. Maybe special teams?

NFLN scroll says he played some CB and RB as well as Safety. Led the team in tackles in 2014 & 2015 and ran a 4.37 40.

 

[Dude]

Okay guys help me out here. After my initial quarterback disappointment I have been excited about this draft. You guys know your football and every time I read something it's about needing a cornerback. This is the second safety we have picked someone tell me we can move one of our guys to cornerback. I wouldn't be concerned at all but lots of you have me convinced we're in dire need what's the deal????

 

[TheCardFan]

NFLN scroll says that Ford played CB and S during his Auburn career

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http://www.al.com/auburnfootball/index.ssf/2017/01/auburn_rudy_ford_mel_kiper_jr.html

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/...ects-auburns-johnathan-ford-shines-at-nickel/

 

[gmabel830]

What were the trade details? Did we give up both 7s?

Update - according to ESPN scroll, we did give up the two 7s

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[juza76]

nfl.com doesnt have a page of this guy so he doesnt have grade, they forgot about him

playing for auburn and beinga starter thats pretty weird

 

[WindCardinal]

I have a feeling Tyvon Branch will start at CB2

 

[Mainstreet]

NFLN scroll says that Ford played CB and S during his Auburn career

I will call him a cornerback.

Just makes me feel better. LOL

Fulfills another need for speed.

 

[Ronin]

SportsCenter @SportsCenter
Former Michigan TE Jake Butt will collect $543,000 of tax-free insurance money after slipping to the fifth round.

 

[AZfaninMN]

What were the trade details? Did we give up both 7s?

Update - according to ESPN scroll, we did give up the two 7s

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According to NFL.com the Raiders now have both of outback 7ths.

 

[CardsSunsDbacks]

Wasn't expecting them to use both 7th picks anyways. So I am happy they were able to package them and jump into the 6th.

 

[Ronin]

Josh Norris @JoshNorris
Rudy Ford is a great fit for Arizona. Safety and slot.

 

[NJCardFan]

Cards gave up picks #221 and #231. Was this guy so coveted by other teams to warrant moving up to get him? Also, another BASK draft with no viable QBOTF drafted. Must not have liked anyone and are content with Stanton/Dysert or someone else off the scrapheap.

 

[juza76]

I have a feeling Tyvon Branch will start at CB2

i have a feeling he will be cut

 

[pinetopred]

Okay guys help me out here. After my initial quarterback disappointment I have been excited about this draft. You guys know your football and every time I read something it's about needing a cornerback. This is the second safety we have picked someone tell me we can move one of our guys to cornerback. I wouldn't be concerned at all but lots of you have me convinced we're in dire need what's the deal????

My take on this if you were counting on the draft for a day one starter at CB you will be dissaponted even if we took a couple of them. The depth of CBs in this draft will free up a better crop of older CB's that get released or won't get signed which I think is a way better route anyway

 

[Mainstreet]

NFLN scroll says he played some CB and RB as well as Safety. Led the team in tackles in 2014 & 2015 and ran a 4.37 40.

We got our cornerback. That's my story and I'm sticking to it.

 

[juza76]

We got our cornerback. That's my story and I'm sticking to it.

coming up bruce arians steve keim draft wrap up and we will know how they see him

 

[Dude]

My take on this if you were counting on the draft for a day one starter at CB you will be dissaponted even if we took a couple of them. The depth of CBs in this draft will free up a better crop of older CB's that get released or won't get signed which I think is a way better route anyway

I like that. I hope we do.

 

[Ronin]

Gil Brandt @Gil_Brandt
More then 250,000 fans attended the 2017 #NFLDraft in Philadelphia -- a new draft record.

 

[Ronin]

Ian Rapoport @RapSheet
So far, 37 picks have been traded – setting new all-time NFL draft record. The previous record for picks traded was 34. Thanks, comp picks