(02-06-2022, 11:48 AM)Bullseye Wrote:

(02-06-2022, 02:12 AM)TheO-LineMatters Wrote: I was really looking forward to seeing some of the OT prospects in the all-star games, since I really needed someone to stand out for us in this extremely poor class. Since I see no way we are trading down out of the #1 pick due to the lack of a standout QB, I'm looking at prospects for the 2nd and 3rd days of the draft. One player that I thought might show out (Max Mitchell of Louisiana) and another that I was very excited to see for the first time (Braxton Jones of Southern Utah) unfortunately looked like hot garbage in the Senior Bowl. Both guys were beaten consistently and really got me feeling a bit depressed. For the most part, the defensive linemen dominated that game.

On the other hand, one small school guy caught my attention late in the year, during the playoffs and I wanted to see him against better competition on the next level. That player was Cordell Volson of North Dakota State. He played with the first team unit in the East/West Shrine Game and what really stood out to me both times that I saw him was his tremendous leverage and balance and the fact that he pulled better than any O-Linemen I had seen in quite some time. He locked onto his opponent and drove him out of the way like he was Moses parting the Red Sea. He was a starting RT in college, but also has experience at LT and at both OG positions. He was a First Team All-American for the past two seasons as well. He reminds me a lot of Bills starting RT Spencer Brown, only with quicker feet. Brown missed a few games last season including the one against the Jags and without him, the Bills offense suffered greatly. I really believe Cordell Volson is a plug and play RT who could also slide over to LT, if needed. I really like this kid.

A WR that really impressed me was Dai'Jean Dixon of Nicholls State. He has good size and from what I saw, more than enough speed. He showed great hands and his route running really stood out as well. He caught a long pass in the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl as well as a touchdown where he took a huge shot in the endzone after making the reception and he still held onto the ball, so I know he's tough as well. After we take a receiver early, this is a guy I would target in the later rounds. We MUST draft at least 2 WR's and this guy is definitely on my short list for that second WR.

I can't speak to these guys yet.  I defer to you.

In terms of WRs, Pierce from Cincinnati caught my eye, and if we're to get a bigger, possession receiver type, I'd much rather have him than London.

Another guy I am impressed with is an edge rusher out of SD State Cameron Thomas.  His jarring hand punch is what stood out to me about him.

(02-06-2022, 12:00 PM)Bullseye Wrote:

(02-06-2022, 02:21 AM)TheO-LineMatters Wrote: Personally, I see Ekwonu as an OG, but he is without a doubt the #1 OG on my board. Since we have needs all over the O-Line, I'd have no problem selecting him at all, if we traded back.

So if the combines reveals he has the measurables to play T, would you invest the top pick on him?