2017 - on your radars

[DomMcRaven]

9 minutes ago, BmoreBird22 said:

I know I'm a VT homer, but Bucky Hodges and Isaiah Ford have to get you excited

How so? I'm not really a college football guy.

[BmoreBird22]

1 minute ago, DomMcRaven said:

How so? I'm not really a college football guy.

Hodges is 6'7" and 245. He projects as a TE in the NFL in the mold of Jimmy Graham, except bigger. Freakish athletecism to challenge the seam. He's actually playing wide receiver this year since Tech flexed him out so much the past two years.

Ford is definitely more of a vertical threat than a developed route runner at the moment, but he does really well on sweeps and screens. He also is very adept at making acrobatic catches, back shoulder fades, and can go up and make the tough catches.

Ford SHOULD be a first round receiver, but I can't see either going later than the third. Hodges on potential alone should be a first rounder.

[BmoreBird22]

20 minutes ago, DomMcRaven said:

How so? I'm not really a college football guy.

It's just Liberty, but Hodges has three touchdowns. 

And it's not like he's doing insane things; he's just running past corners who he is vastly too big for. It's unfair for Liberty

[DomMcRaven]

52 minutes ago, BmoreBird22 said:

Hodges is 6'7" and 245. He projects as a TE in the NFL in the mold of Jimmy Graham, except bigger. Freakish athletecism to challenge the seam. He's actually playing wide receiver this year since Tech flexed him out so much the past two years.

Ford is definitely more of a vertical threat than a developed route runner at the moment, but he does really well on sweeps and screens. He also is very adept at making acrobatic catches, back shoulder fades, and can go up and make the tough catches.

Ford SHOULD be a first round receiver, but I can't see either going later than the third. Hodges on potential alone should be a first rounder.

 

36 minutes ago, BmoreBird22 said:

It's just Liberty, but Hodges has three touchdowns. 

And it's not like he's doing insane things; he's just running past corners who he is vastly too big for. It's unfair for Liberty

Seems to be a WR Flacco would love. 

[BmoreBird22]

22 minutes ago, DomMcRaven said:

 

Seems to be a WR Flacco would love. 

It was actually only two, but both would be players I'd love to see on the Ravens

[Cville-Raven]

Not that he wasn't already on the radar but Clemson WR Mike Williams looks like he might be the top WR of this class. Definitely will be out of our range. 

Edited September 4, 2016 by Cville-Raven

[52520Andrew]

Yeah big night for Williams, good to see him healthy

[allblackraven]

Chubb is healthy, no doubt.

Liked what I saw from Adoree' Jackson at CB. Great returner, too.

Beside usual suspects from Bama defense, guy who really impressed was Ryan Anderson. He had a complete game, unstoppable pass rush and great run defending. One to watch.

 

[Ravensfan23]

On 9/4/2016 at 0:45 AM, Cville-Raven said:

Not that he wasn't already on the radar but Clemson WR Mike Williams looks like he might be the top WR of this class. Definitely will be out of our range. 

As a FSU fan i'm starting to hate Clemson more than I hate those other 2 teams from the sunshine state, but it was really nice to see Mike Williams not only return to the field after that injury but ball out as well. In terms of him being out of range, people said Treawell was a top 5 pick this time last year and he dropped all the way down to 23. So the whole draft process can be funny. Not that I see the Ravens selecting. I'd be great to see he and Perriman together though.

[52520Andrew]

Surprised there is no mention of FSU DL DeMarcus Walker on here. He crushed the Ole Miss O-line Monday night.

Edited September 7, 2016 by 52520Andrew

[JoeyFlex5]

22 hours ago, 52520Andrew said:

Surprised there is no mention of FSU DL DeMarcus Walker on here. He crushed the Ole Miss O-line Monday night.

He was always an iffy prospect, I don't think anyone knew he had that kind of pass rush ability. He was on my radar as a early 2nd but after that performance he's basically already made himself a first rounder. 

 

His biggest issue is the same as shaq Lawson and Courtney Upshaw, doesn't have that edge bending burst. But Monday night he looked like Aaron Donald on passing downs and khalil Mack on running downs lol, rare skill set. 

Considering our DL looks average at best so far, he might fly up our boards. He could be special as long as he isn't thrown out there on the edge and told to get the qb, he's an interior penetrator

[JoeyFlex5]

Malik McDowell looked excellent in their first game but it was against weak competition, I'll have an eye on him. 

So far, I'm really hoping to see one of Jonathan allen, Desmond king, or jabrill peppers fall to us. If none of them do, I still like Ethan pocic at center, he will immediately transform the OL to elite, and tredavious white is a sound corner who can make some plays, he doesn't seem overly hyped and I think he's a reasonable projection in the mid first.

Will have my eye on adoree jackson, he flew up Walters board so I'll have to check him out this year.

 

[JoeyFlex5]

If we pick in the late first, possible trade backs targets are Tim Williams and davon godchaux.

[Ravenskid52752]

On ‎6‎/‎18‎/‎2016 at 10:06 AM, Jacquouille said:

4 hours ago, JoeyFlex5 said:

Malik McDowell looked excellent in their first game but it was against weak competition, I'll have an eye on him. 

So far, I'm really hoping to see one of Jonathan allen, Desmond king, or jabrill peppers fall to us. If none of them do, I still like Ethan pocic at center, he will immediately transform the OL to elite, and tredavious white is a sound corner who can make some plays, he doesn't seem overly hyped and I think he's a reasonable projection in the mid first.

Will have my eye on adoree jackson, he flew up Walters board so I'll have to check him out this year.

 

 

I'm iffy on McDowell don't see what all the hype is about with this kid he seem lost on a lot of plays against big competition last year. I really like Jonathan Allen as a prospect at both DE and DT spots. Can most def see the ravens take Adoree Jackson he's a CB and a Excellent Return man and really like what I saw from him against Alabama never gave up on a play had about 3 Chase down tackles to stop them. Desmond King might be the best Nickle corner in this Draft hands down.  

[ravensnation5220]

Without a doubt safety justin evans out of texas am is a player to keep your eyes on. He jumped out on tape against ucla. Basically single handedly won them the game. He had 2 picks vs Rosen and should have had a forced fumble as well but video review was inconclusive, either way it looked like the ball came out before the knee. He then batted down a pass on the final play of the game to give his team the win. Keep a look out for #14 hes making a name for himself. Kid is a ball player. 

[ravensnation5220]

13 hours ago, JoeyFlex5 said:

If we pick in the late first, possible trade backs targets are Tim Williams and davon godchaux.

Keep your eyes on #14 justin evans from texas am. He jumped out on tape vs ucla. I had to know who he was. Fantastic footbal player

[ravensnation5220]

Anthony walker looks to be a very good mlb. 

I love marlon humphrey CB from alabama. Size and speed corner

 

[BmoreBird22]

23 hours ago, ravensnation5220 said:

Anthony walker looks to be a very good mlb. 

I love marlon humphrey CB from alabama. Size and speed corner

Matt Miller just brought him up as one that scouts are falling in love with.

[ravensnation5220]

21 minutes ago, BmoreBird22 said:

Matt Miller just brought him up as one that scouts are falling in love with.

Ya hes the prototype as a press corner. But im telling you guys. Justin evans is a guy you have to watch. Hes already looking like a top 20 pick in a loaded draft class

[BmoreBird22]

1 minute ago, ravensnation5220 said:

Ya hes the prototype as a press corner. But im telling you guys. Justin evans is a guy you have to watch. Hes already looking like a top 20 pick in a loaded draft class

Justin Evans is, oddly enough, number 20 on Matt Miller's first big board.

[ravensnation5220]

9 minutes ago, BmoreBird22 said:

Justin Evans is, oddly enough, number 20 on Matt Miller's first big board.

Lol irony. I dont even go on bleacher report. I just watch college a lot. I want dalvin cook so bad. But i feel like we wont pick him. Idk why. He just fits what we would want in a RB. One cut and has speed to take it to the house at anytime. We have a ton of running backs already but no one with cooks speed

[ravensnation5220]

1 minute ago, ravensnation5220 said:

Lol irony. I dont even go on bleacher report. I just watch college a lot. I want dalvin cook so bad. But i feel like we wont pick him. Idk why. He just fits what we would want in a RB. One cut and has speed to take it to the house at anytime. We have a ton of running backs already but no one with cooks speed

Jamal adams is another guy who interests me a lot. Hes just a freak of nature. Him and justin evans would be great for us. Especially since safety for the future has all of a sudden become a need, and they both hit like linebackers. 

[ravensnation5220]

Sydney jones cb from washington looks like a good corner in a top heavy class. Could get overlooked with all the other guys but i love his toughness, football iq and playmaking ability. Will be watching him vs juju smith-schuster

[GrimCoconut]

Can we trade the entire draft for Myles Garrett? Sorry, I know. I'm just a huge fan. I don't really follow teams in the NCAA only players I really like, but I think this kid is as sure a bet as any I've seen. Then again, I've been wrong before but wow. When I watch him he's a wrecking crew. 

[JoeyFlex5]

On 9/8/2016 at 1:04 PM, Ravenskid52752 said:

I'm iffy on McDowell don't see what all the hype is about with this kid he seem lost on a lot of plays against big competition last year. I really like Jonathan Allen as a prospect at both DE and DT spots. Can most def see the ravens take Adoree Jackson he's a CB and a Excellent Return man and really like what I saw from him against Alabama never gave up on a play had about 3 Chase down tackles to stop them. Desmond King might be the best Nickle corner in this Draft hands down.  

I see Des king as a safety. One that doesn't have a strong or free role but can handle any role at a high level. 

[JoeyFlex5]

On 9/8/2016 at 10:11 PM, ravensnation5220 said:

Anthony walker looks to be a very good mlb. 

I love marlon humphrey CB from alabama. Size and speed corner

 

I really try not to fall in love with Alabama dbs. They so rarely become anything in the NFL, the most they tend to become is hard hitting safeties. I didn't catch him yet but I did see his pick 6. I'll check him out tonight.

[JoeyFlex5]

49 minutes ago, ravensnation5220 said:

Sydney jones cb from washington looks like a good corner in a top heavy class. Could get overlooked with all the other guys but i love his toughness, football iq and playmaking ability. Will be watching him vs juju smith-schuster

I haven't seen him yet but I love Washington defenders. Don't know why, they just all seem to be tough and gritty and nfl ready.

[GrimCoconut]

5 minutes ago, JoeyFlex5 said:

I see Des king as a safety. One that doesn't have a strong or free role but can handle any role at a high level. 

I agree. I don't think he's a CB but I think he can play. I see him best as a safety in the league and a ballhawk of one at that.

[JoeyFlex5]

57 minutes ago, GrimCoconut said:

I agree. I don't think he's a CB but I think he can play. I see him best as a safety in the league and a ballhawk of one at that.

his ability to beat the WR to the ball is special, its a big package of skills that he has in full, the anticipation, smarts, baiting, ball skills, body control, verticals, and the thing i like the most if he plays as if any ball thrown in his area is up for grabs, he doesnt play defensively when the ball is in the air, its just as much his as it is the offenses. thats a rare trait and it cant be taught or trained, its something that only true ballhawks have, like ed reed, charles woodson, prime, rod woodson, and most recently richard sherman is a guy who suddenly becomes a WR when the ball is throws to his man. the best and most impactful db's have this trait and its not easy to find or even measure.

[JoeyFlex5]

tim williams looks like this years leonard floyd, who i was really high on and i still think hes gonna be a very good pro. this guy can flat out fly to the ball, no matter whos carrying it. i see overall linebacker ability comparable to jaylon smith and edge rush ability on par with vic beasley(at the college level, beasleys effectiveness in the nfl is yet to be seen) and he had a massive first game, i think hes gonna play himself into top 10 this year. 

and #46 from texas, who the hell is this kid, he was unstoppable against ND, i couldnt even tell what position he played, he was blitzing, covering, edge rushing, doing it all like he played those roles full time. 

also i watched adoree jackson vs bama, im liking what im seeing, hes a freak athlete for sure and his coverage is sound, he doesnt get heavy on his feet, turns the hips well, seems to always be in range to make a play because of his athleticism, long for his height, and just the eye test says he plays with ridiculous explosiveness, you can just see how quickly he can crank up to full speed and change directions at ease and turn to leap for the ball in coverage. he could quickly bypass tredavious white as my favorite corner in this draft.