I think he competes for a nickel backer spot in his first year. Fast and fluid athlete who will excel in the modern pass happy NFL. Fills a need.
Future starting Will Lb. Great value in the fifth round to find a future starter.
Amazing pick especially this late, could step in and replace Allen, great athlete and fast learner who is lways hustling. He is a gus bradely guy and will make the team much better
Quote:I think he competes for a nickel backer spot in his first year. Fast and fluid athlete who will excel in the modern pass happy NFL. Fills a need.
Eeeeeeexxxxactly. He can play LB in the nickle packages and cover the TE.
Quote:Eeeeeeexxxxactly. He can play LB in the nickle packages and cover the TE.
Saw him live for years, he will be great as an olb because he has a nose for ball and is a good tackler plus he never needs to leave in passing situations because as you said he could easily be a nickel
Quote:That may be some of it, but these are also players that they're familiar with. They know what they're getting.
That is a very good point as well, stayed a lot on the East Coast with local guys which helps a ton. UCF, USC, Penn State, Miami, Oklahoma, Florida State, Arkansas, Virginia, UCF.
Out of 9 picks, 4 were from Florida, 2 more from the East Coast, and another from the SEC. Zero small school guys, which apparently the fans don't like during drafts
I LOVE Telvin Smith. So stoked we took him. He is the kind of LB that is tailor-made for todays NFL. Smaller guy that can play in space and chase down these smaller RB's we are seeing now. GREAT PICK.