(02-23-2022, 09:51 PM)flgatorsandjags Wrote:

(02-23-2022, 09:42 PM)Firesky Wrote: he's a 1st round talent, he's not a #1 overall talent, even in this weak draft. Throw on the tape of the CFP semifinal game if you want to see why he shouldn't be in contention for the top 5 picks.

I dont understand this comment.  He had a great game against Alabama

The comment wasn't to say he did poorly, but he did nothing to warrant a jump UP from where he was being mocked to the FIRST OVERALL PICK IN THE DRAFT!!! Ramsey was a better prospect at a higher level of competition and he still only went #5, I'm not even sure if Gardner is better than Stingley; or if as a DB as a whole he's as "DOMINANT" as Kyle Hamilton.

Points about his play in the CFP against 'Bama:

1) He didn't tackle well at all, not sure if he was less willing to risk injury before the draft, but this jumped out at me.
2) Didn't see him press often in this game, he typically played with a lot of cushion
3) separation at NCAA vs. NFL level. He's playing good coverage and sticking with his mark, but i have to admit that his coverage is closing throwing windows in college at a high clip, but a good portion of these plays that a college qb wouldnt think about throwing, an NFL QB is going to feast on
4) Was it him being exceptionally talented or that 'Bama had mismatches elsewhere to exploit? There were a fair number of plays that he could have been targeted but the ball went elsewhere, why risk throwing at Cincy's best CB? especially when you have 3 other WR's not named Jameson Williams who are just as good and they don't have the same depth of talent at CB to match

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