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D6 · 04-26-2018, 01:01 PM

(04-26-2018, 06:51 AM)Bullseye Wrote:
(04-26-2018, 05:12 AM)D6 Wrote: 1. The Lions draft Defensive Lineman in both the 1st and 2nd Rounds.
2. The Jaguars draft at least one University of Texas player in the top 2 Rounds.
3. Tennessee drafts Linebackers in both the 1st and 2nd Round.
4. Central Florida LB-S Shaquem Griffin gets drafted in the top 3 Rounds. With the most likely destination for him being Cincinnati with pick # 100 at the end of Round 3.
5. QB Mason Rudolph is drafted before QB Lamar Jackson. With Jackson lasting into Round 2, barring a team trading up for him.

1. I could easily see this happening. My guess, a DE/Edge rusher to replace Ansah, and a DT to replace Ngata, to accommodate a switch to a 3-4

2. Connor Williams or Malik Jefferson? Not sure how I'd feel about either pick.

3. Yes. Orakpo is still effective, but getting up in age, and they need to replace Avery Williamson.

4. With his speed and intangibles, I think he'd be a great fit on any team. I think he's a better fit in a 4-3, but I've seen him linked to some 3-4 teams.

5. I could see this happening.

1. The Lions likely plan on Defense is to use a combination of alignments up front, largely depending on the opposition and situations in a game. Much like Matt Patricia did as Defensive Coordinator with the Patriots. Versatility is going to be a key component ( even more than in prior seasons ) under the new coaching staff. Ziggy Ansah probably will play under the Franchise Tag ( which he signed last week ) this season. It might be too costly to keep him in 2019. IMHO, even with Ansah's situation being looked at with the glass is half full ( including his injury history ) , DE is a position that needs to be addressed in the first 3 Rounds of the Draft. There might not be enough value with pick # 51 in Round 2 at DE, in terms of the combination of this season AND the future. Kevin Carter comes to mind as a possible option at # 51. But I think there's less than a 50-50 chance he will be available. Sam Hubbard might be the pick in that spot if DE isn't addressed in Round 1. But his upside seems limited to being a # 2 type of DE. On the other hand, I do believe that there will be one or more viable options at DT with pick # 51. The same regarding RB. With pick # 82 in Round 3, I think there will be a RB who would provide enough value. The Guard options probably won't be there in Round 3. DE, DT, RB, and G ( or C ...depending which position Graham Glasgow is used ) are the positions I hope the Lions can effectively address in the draft.

2. My projection barring a late change is Connor Williams goes to the Falcons at # 26. With the Jaguars taking Will Hernandez at # 29. Mason Rudolph comes to mind also as someone in the mix. I have Isaiah Wynn going to the Bills at # 22. If Wynn drops, he could easily be in the mix at # 29. Hernandez might be the best of these Guard options. But the other 2 Offensive Lineman can also fill in at Tackle in a pinch. Williams probably can play Tackle regularly, though his arm length isn't ideal. I am projecting the Jaguars taking Malik Jefferson at pick # 61 in Round 2. Jefferson's potential on Special Teams, combined with his blitzing potential, is something that at the very least I think will put him in the discussion at # 61. WR Tre' Quan Smith was the runner up choice in that spot. Michael Gallup also came to mind. A dark horse selection that comes to mind is DT Nathan Shepherd, even though the position isn't a short term need. Shepherd will be 25 this season. But his upside potential is through the roof. . In Round 3, RB Royce Freeman is my Jaguars projection at # 93. With the emphasis the Jaguars put on the running game, Freeman seems too good to pass up if he lasts to this spot.

3. NT, SS, and a RB who can offer a receiving / complimentary option are positions I think Tennessee will also want to upgrade in this draft. But both inside and outside LB jump out, especially with Mike Vrabel's background.