(04-14-2024, 04:07 PM)flgatorsandjags Wrote:

(04-14-2024, 01:08 PM)Jag149 Wrote:  DISCLAIMER **Since I don't actually know him I would be just going on stats and other people's political opinions about him. It would from that angle appear to be at #48 an overdraft as he is currently ranked as #126. (for a reference point Michigan's Treavor Keenan is #121, Christian Mahongay #92, Christian Haynes #64) 

You do bring up a interesting issue we have. We pick at #48 then not again till #96?  Quit the gap. We should be picking at #76.  This is why I hate trading any of our first 4 picks to anyone.  Depending on how the draft falls to us I might be tempted to trade back to Pittsbugh who covets JPJ at center, (don't believe their smoke screen) but wanting their 3rd round pick as a sweetener. If they say no then either take JPJ and put him at guard or see what you can get Miami to over pay.  JPJ is the real deal and will be a plus starter for a number of years.

126 by who? I don't know him but ive seen him play and I wanted him last year when I thought he was coming out.   I think he goes in the 2nd but I'd say it's a guarantee he don't make it out of the 3rd.  You could make an argument he's the best guard in the draft.  He has the production and is a very good athlete.  I'd be more than happy with him at 48 depending on how the draft falls.  Beebe is the real deal as well and could be a day 1 starter if needed with Pro Bowl potential

PFF.  is where I got those rankings. They are for all players not just guards.  I see the following:

Draft buzz (all players)
Cooper Beebe #50, Christian Mahongay #64, Christian Haynes #73) 

the33rd team. com (guards only)
Cooper Beebe #6, Christian Mahongay #5, Christian Haynes #4)

drafttec.com Guards only)
Cooper Beebe #2, Christian Mahongay #3, Christian Haynes #1)

there are tons of opinions and websites, those are just a few. Who is correct? Well that is why I put that disclaimer in ...;
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