Mitch
Crawled Through 5 FB Fields
Players I Like at Picks #92 and #128 (Updated + Sleepers)
QB Brandon Allen, Arkansas---I thought he threw the ball the best of any QB during the Senior Bowl game. Plus, i really like his decisiveness and his feet.
QB Cardale Jones, Ohio St. Superb physical talents...needs grooming and experience.
(I think Cook, Prescott and Hackenberg will be taken well before #92).
RB Tyler Ervin, San Jose St.---his quick feet and burst at the Senior Bowl reminded of Ameer Abdullah's. Plus, he can return punts.
RB Jordan Howard, Indiana---I see some of David Johnson's traits in him.
WR Bralon Addison, Oregon---good speed, RAC ability and very good punt returner.
WR Paul McRoberts, SE Missouri St.---a poor man's Josh Doctson. Not a blazer, but good route runner and good punt returner.
T Fahn Cooper, Mississippi---I think he has the size, agility and feet to be a swing tackle. I am very intrigued by him.
T/G/C Alex Lewis, Nebraska---plays with a mean streak, but gets too out of control at times. Dad, Bill, was an o-lineman for the Cardinals.
G Sebastian Tretola, Arkansas---powerful, yet light on his feet. Could play center.
G/T/C Spencer Drango, Baylor---loved his Oklahoma St. game where he dominated Emmanuel Ogbah. Fiery competitor. Very solid base.
G/C Connor McGovern, Missouri---he is rising like mercury up the draft boards---he's a weight room junkie who packs a punch in his blocks and has the feet to pull and intimidate in space.
G/C Joe Dahl. Washington St.---I thought he played very well in the Senior Bowl game at RG. Neutralized his man in pass pro right off the snap.
C Jack Allen, Michigan St.---he is my favorite center in this draft---he's smaller than ideal, but that actually helps him with pad level and leverage where he excels. plus, he's got great feet for pulling and leading the way on screens.
C Evan Boehm, Missouri---a rock of a center---very physical---not especially athletic, but man, he takes the romance out of the A gap LB blitz.
DE Charles Tapper, Oklahoma---has power off the edge.
OLB/DE James Cowser, Southern Utah---highly aggressive edge rusher.
OLB/DE Matt Judon, Grand Valley St.---the film on him makes you want to rush his name to the podium even though he is 25 and his level of competition wasn't the best. But, oh, the burst and bend off the edge is excellent.
OLB/DE Ron Thompson, Syracuse---I think he is going to be a big surprise to whatever team that drafts him. He has all the physical attributes to be a good edge rusher.
DT Sheldon Day, Notre Dame---shorter than ideal, but love the feet and attitude---plays with bounce and pure aggression.
DE/DT Matt Ioannidis, Temple---inside rusher who has a penchant for slipping blocks and getting heat on the QB.
ILB Tyler Matakevich, Temple---uncanny nose for the ball----is an ankle tackler, but is so good and dependable at it, it works.
ILB Kentrell Brothers, Missouri---one of the most under-rated players in this draft. i bet Markus Golden has spoken to SK about him.
ILB Scooby Wright, Arizona---instinctive and tough, super competitive.
ILB Antonio Morrison, Florida---watched so many Florida tapes because of Keanu Neal and Morrison jumped out at me several times. Plays the Deone role well.
SS Eric Striker, Oklahoma---smallish edge player who can really get after the QB---reminds me of Tony Jefferson.
OLB/DE Joe Schoebert, Wisconsin---I really like this kid---he's a big play waiting to happen because he'a always around the ball and he has sneaky good edge rushing skills.
OLB/SS Jatavis Brown, Akron---totally love this kid's motor and tackling ability. Will slide because of lack of ideal height and weight, but man, this kid is a baller.
OLB/DE Dadi Nicolas, Virginia Tech---played very well in the Senior Bowl game, was very disruptive. Cards have met with him.
OLB/DE Victor Ochi---loved his edge rushing at the EW Shrine game where he really stood out. Speed rusher with bend and sneaky arm strength.
CB/S Jalen Mills, LSU. Can't believe he isn't getting more hype---he can hold his own on an island versus WRs and can make big plays at safety.
CB Zack Sanchez, Nebraska---one of the niftiest playmakers in this draft---has a nice for the ball, has excellent feet, but is not very physical. With the Cardinals' improved pass rush, Sanchez, imo, would be a nifty fit and ball magnet.
CB D.J. White, Georgia Tech---under-rated, tough, smooth cover CB.
CB Eric Murray, Minnesota---a little grabby, but tough and competitive.
CB Deiondre Hall, Northern Iowa---tall, fast CB who is raw but talented.
CB Cyrus Jones, Alabama---slot CB who battles every inch and is a superb punt returner.
CB Tavon Young, Temple---a sleeper deluxe, imo---good, strong CB who will tackle tough--lacks length, but plays bigger.
CB Ryan Smith, North Carolina Central---Cardinals have worked him out and seem to like him. Not sure if they will draft another CB having taken Brandon Williams.
CB Harlan Miller, SE Louisiana---skinny, but tough and sticky.
CB Juston Burris, NC St.---has size, strength and playmaking ability.
Sleepers:
DE Ronald Blair, Appalachian St.---aggressive and quick inside rusher
OLB/DE Eric Lee, South Florida---excellent athlete.
S DeAndre Houston-Carson, William and Mary, 6-1, 201, team captain, has range and ball skills
S Marqui Christian, Midwestern St. 4.46 speed.
WR Mike Thomas, Southern Mississippi---smooth, productive
RB Devon Johnson, Marshall--- 6-0, 238 bull, nicknamed "Rockhead"
CB Ellie Bouka, Univ. of Calgary, 6-1
WR Jakeem Grant, Texas Tech...smurf with blazing speed and return skill
P Loc Edwards, Sam Houston St. Aussie with strong leg, distance
G/C Clay DeBord, Eastern Washington---Cards have worked him out---tough guy with great work ethic and attitude
G/C Parker Ehringer, Cincinnati---rugged, tough
QB Brandon Doughty, Western Kentucky---Cards have worked him out---put up huge numbers, 48 TDs this year, 40 as a junior.
C Kyle Friend, Temple---fierce competitor.
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QB Brandon Allen, Arkansas---I thought he threw the ball the best of any QB during the Senior Bowl game. Plus, i really like his decisiveness and his feet.
QB Cardale Jones, Ohio St. Superb physical talents...needs grooming and experience.
(I think Cook, Prescott and Hackenberg will be taken well before #92).
RB Tyler Ervin, San Jose St.---his quick feet and burst at the Senior Bowl reminded of Ameer Abdullah's. Plus, he can return punts.
RB Jordan Howard, Indiana---I see some of David Johnson's traits in him.
WR Bralon Addison, Oregon---good speed, RAC ability and very good punt returner.
WR Paul McRoberts, SE Missouri St.---a poor man's Josh Doctson. Not a blazer, but good route runner and good punt returner.
T Fahn Cooper, Mississippi---I think he has the size, agility and feet to be a swing tackle. I am very intrigued by him.
T/G/C Alex Lewis, Nebraska---plays with a mean streak, but gets too out of control at times. Dad, Bill, was an o-lineman for the Cardinals.
G Sebastian Tretola, Arkansas---powerful, yet light on his feet. Could play center.
G/T/C Spencer Drango, Baylor---loved his Oklahoma St. game where he dominated Emmanuel Ogbah. Fiery competitor. Very solid base.
G/C Connor McGovern, Missouri---he is rising like mercury up the draft boards---he's a weight room junkie who packs a punch in his blocks and has the feet to pull and intimidate in space.
G/C Joe Dahl. Washington St.---I thought he played very well in the Senior Bowl game at RG. Neutralized his man in pass pro right off the snap.
C Jack Allen, Michigan St.---he is my favorite center in this draft---he's smaller than ideal, but that actually helps him with pad level and leverage where he excels. plus, he's got great feet for pulling and leading the way on screens.
C Evan Boehm, Missouri---a rock of a center---very physical---not especially athletic, but man, he takes the romance out of the A gap LB blitz.
DE Charles Tapper, Oklahoma---has power off the edge.
OLB/DE James Cowser, Southern Utah---highly aggressive edge rusher.
OLB/DE Matt Judon, Grand Valley St.---the film on him makes you want to rush his name to the podium even though he is 25 and his level of competition wasn't the best. But, oh, the burst and bend off the edge is excellent.
OLB/DE Ron Thompson, Syracuse---I think he is going to be a big surprise to whatever team that drafts him. He has all the physical attributes to be a good edge rusher.
DT Sheldon Day, Notre Dame---shorter than ideal, but love the feet and attitude---plays with bounce and pure aggression.
DE/DT Matt Ioannidis, Temple---inside rusher who has a penchant for slipping blocks and getting heat on the QB.
ILB Tyler Matakevich, Temple---uncanny nose for the ball----is an ankle tackler, but is so good and dependable at it, it works.
ILB Kentrell Brothers, Missouri---one of the most under-rated players in this draft. i bet Markus Golden has spoken to SK about him.
ILB Scooby Wright, Arizona---instinctive and tough, super competitive.
ILB Antonio Morrison, Florida---watched so many Florida tapes because of Keanu Neal and Morrison jumped out at me several times. Plays the Deone role well.
SS Eric Striker, Oklahoma---smallish edge player who can really get after the QB---reminds me of Tony Jefferson.
OLB/DE Joe Schoebert, Wisconsin---I really like this kid---he's a big play waiting to happen because he'a always around the ball and he has sneaky good edge rushing skills.
OLB/SS Jatavis Brown, Akron---totally love this kid's motor and tackling ability. Will slide because of lack of ideal height and weight, but man, this kid is a baller.
OLB/DE Dadi Nicolas, Virginia Tech---played very well in the Senior Bowl game, was very disruptive. Cards have met with him.
OLB/DE Victor Ochi---loved his edge rushing at the EW Shrine game where he really stood out. Speed rusher with bend and sneaky arm strength.
CB/S Jalen Mills, LSU. Can't believe he isn't getting more hype---he can hold his own on an island versus WRs and can make big plays at safety.
CB Zack Sanchez, Nebraska---one of the niftiest playmakers in this draft---has a nice for the ball, has excellent feet, but is not very physical. With the Cardinals' improved pass rush, Sanchez, imo, would be a nifty fit and ball magnet.
CB D.J. White, Georgia Tech---under-rated, tough, smooth cover CB.
CB Eric Murray, Minnesota---a little grabby, but tough and competitive.
CB Deiondre Hall, Northern Iowa---tall, fast CB who is raw but talented.
CB Cyrus Jones, Alabama---slot CB who battles every inch and is a superb punt returner.
CB Tavon Young, Temple---a sleeper deluxe, imo---good, strong CB who will tackle tough--lacks length, but plays bigger.
CB Ryan Smith, North Carolina Central---Cardinals have worked him out and seem to like him. Not sure if they will draft another CB having taken Brandon Williams.
CB Harlan Miller, SE Louisiana---skinny, but tough and sticky.
CB Juston Burris, NC St.---has size, strength and playmaking ability.
Sleepers:
DE Ronald Blair, Appalachian St.---aggressive and quick inside rusher
OLB/DE Eric Lee, South Florida---excellent athlete.
S DeAndre Houston-Carson, William and Mary, 6-1, 201, team captain, has range and ball skills
S Marqui Christian, Midwestern St. 4.46 speed.
WR Mike Thomas, Southern Mississippi---smooth, productive
RB Devon Johnson, Marshall--- 6-0, 238 bull, nicknamed "Rockhead"
CB Ellie Bouka, Univ. of Calgary, 6-1
WR Jakeem Grant, Texas Tech...smurf with blazing speed and return skill
P Loc Edwards, Sam Houston St. Aussie with strong leg, distance
G/C Clay DeBord, Eastern Washington---Cards have worked him out---tough guy with great work ethic and attitude
G/C Parker Ehringer, Cincinnati---rugged, tough
QB Brandon Doughty, Western Kentucky---Cards have worked him out---put up huge numbers, 48 TDs this year, 40 as a junior.
C Kyle Friend, Temple---fierce competitor.
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