(04-25-2023, 10:33 AM)Cleatwood Wrote: Back on topic.

A few national reporters are saying Van Ness to the Jags. I'm intrigued

That's what I heard, too. The big question is whether he'll be on the board at 24 since he has been being mocked as early as pick 10 and late round 1 in others. I understand the differences of opinion on him, however, since his strengths could make him great and his weaknesses could make him a bust. Will he be able to develop an arsenal of pass rush moves rather than having to rely on pure strength? If he can, the sky is the limit but Walker demonstrated last season that this is not so easy to do. Due to that reason, I slightly prefer Myles Murphy- although he is also likely to be off the board. 

My top pick would be either Murphy, Banks or Porter. Hopefully one of them slides and is available at pick 24. If not, I'd hope to get a trade offer if Hendon Hooker is still on the board (doubtful) or the Chiefs want to move up to get a receiver they covet (more likely). Receiving pick 31 plus an additional 3rd rounder would be worth it since there is little difference picking 24 or 31 in this scenario. Personally, I'd be just as happy with McDonald, Branch or even Cody Mauch at 31 as I would with Van Ness at 24. I realize most do not share this opinion, but that's what makes the draft so entertaining! It will likely take at least a full season to know which draft picks will become very good and which will be busts. If they take Van Ness, I'll hope that my opinion was wrong about taking him at 24!

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