(04-28-2023, 08:48 AM)The Real Marty Wrote:

(04-28-2023, 08:30 AM)Caldrac Wrote: His RAS indicates things you cannot teach nor coach. He has elite speed for his position. His strength is also more than adequate for this level. The only thing that kept him from having a higher RAS? His height. He's 6'4. Not 6'5+. Not really concerned about that.

The biggest takeaway I have is that he FITS this offensive scheme PERFECTLY. They ran quick, RPO, zone blocking schemes at Oklahoma and that's basically what we like to run here offensively. I love this pick. I think he'll be a great fit at LT or RT. His speed is the best part of his game though along with him being a natural scheme fit.

Baalke also said he is a culture fit.  He has the kind of maturity that is necessary to be a good pro.

Which is always GREAT to hear when you realize that he just turned 21 back in February. The one thing I want to mention. Since Baalke pointed it out. While we're on the topic of culture. He mentioned something to the tune of 122 or 127 prospects that they considered draftable and they check all their boxes, scheme, culture, upside, etc. 

There's no way they sit on all of these selections this weekend. That's the exciting part for me in this draft. Knowing that he's going to come up at some point more than once probably tonight or very early first thing tomorrow when the 4th RD starts. It's either that, or, they start trading picks away for 2024 selections which is also not a bad idea.

The skill position players look a little more promising going into next year. Especially early. I would love having the ability to trade up in next year's draft to potentially snag a monster like Harrison Jr. out of OSU or Brock Bowers out of UGA. It's early. I know. LOL. But you can never look too far ahead. Especially with Engram playing on a tag in 2023 and Ridley still having to hit the field and show he's going to command top dollar.

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