Draft needs going into Day 3 (Rounds 4-7)

Some guy did a top 400 rankings. I deleted the 100 players that were already drafted. It's not a great list, but most of the players that are drafted will be listed on here. LINK

(Round 1 grade)

26. DE Josh Sweat (Florida State)
29. DT Maurice Hurst (Michigan)

(Round 2 grade)

40. T Tyrell Crosby (Oregon)
49. WR Equanimeous St. Brown (Notre Dame)
58. LB Josey Jewell (Iowa)

(Round 3 grade)

66. CB Quenton Meeks (Stanford)
72. TE Ian Thomas (Indiana)
73. T Jamarco Jones (Ohio State)
75. S Deshon Elliott (Texas)
77. WR Deon Cain (Clemson)
78. CB Holton Hill (Texas)
79. DE Duke Ejiofor (Wake Forest)
81. DT Tim Settle (Virginia Tech)
84. WR DaeSean Hamilton (Penn State)
86. DE Da’shawn Hand (Alabama)
89. LB Ogbonnia Okoronkwo (Oklahoma)
90. WR Antonio Callaway (Florida)
92. WR J’Mon Moore (Missouri)
93. LB Genard Avery (Memphis)
95. H-back Jaylen Samuels (NC State)
98. LB Shaquem Griffin (Central Florida)
99. CB Christian Campbell (Penn State)
100. QB Mike White (Western Kentucky)

(Round 4 grade)

102. G Wyatt Teller (Virginia Tech)
103. LB Tegray Scales (Indiana)
104. S Jordan Whitehead (Pittsburgh)
107. LB Dorance Armstrong, Jr. (Kansas)
109. RB Mark Walton (Miami)
110. TE Dalton Schultz (Stanford)
111. T Will Richardson (NC State)
114. WR Cedrick Wilson (Boise State)
116. RB Nyheim Hines (NC State)
117. WR Keke Coutee (Texas Tech)
118. QB Kyle Lauletta (Richmond)
119. T Desmond Harrison (West Georgia)
120. WR Justin Watson (Pennsylvania)
121. CB Tarvarus McFadden (FSU)
123. CB/S Kameron Kelly (San Diego State)
125. WR Simmie Cobbs (Indiana)
126. CB Anthony Averett (Alabama)
127. LB Jeff Holland (Auburn)
128. G Cole Madison (Washington State)
129. CB DJ Reed (Kansas State)
130. WR Allen Lazard (Iowa State)
131. CB Parry Nickerson (Tulane)
132. S Dane Cruikshank (Arizona)
133. DT Folorunso Fatukasi (UConn)
134. DE Ade Aruna (Tulane)
135. TE Christopher Herndon (Miami)
136. RB John Kelly (Tennessee)
137. CB Nick Nelson (Wisconsin)

(Round 5 grade)

138. WR Jordan Lasley (UCLA)
139. DE Jalyn Holmes (Ohio State)
140. WR Trey Quinn (SMU)
141. G Skyler Phillips (Idaho State)
142. T Timon Parris (Stony Brook)
143. RB Akrum Wadley (Iowa)
145. CB JC Jackson (Maryland)
147. S Marcus Allen (Penn State)
148. CB Levi Wallace (Alabama)
150. QB Luke Falk (Washington State)
152. RB Justin Jackson (Northwestern)
153. WR Jaleel Scott (New Mexico State)
155. RB Chase Edmonds (Fordham)
156. CB Grant Haley (Penn State)
157. RB Kalen Ballage (Arizona State)
158. CB Kevin Toliver (LSU)
159. TE Durham Smythe (Notre Dame)
161. G Colby Gossett (Appalachian State)
162. WR Marcell Ateman (Oklahoma State)
163. DE Hercules Mata’afa (Washington State)
164. LB Christian Sam (Arizona State)
165. S Kyzir White (West Virginia)
167. C Scott Quessenberry (UCLA)
168. TE Troy Fumagalli (Wisconsin)
170. DT Andrew Brown (Virginia)
171. LB Micah Kiser (Virginia)
172. LB Kylie Fitts (Utah)
173. G Tony Adams (NC State)
174. DT RJ McIntosh (Miami)

(Round 6 grade)

175. S Armani Watts (Texas A&M)
176. CB Avonte Maddox (Pitt)
177. DT Trenton Thompson (Georgia)
178. RB Bo Scarbrough (Alabama)
179. K Daniel Carlson (Auburn)
180. T Toby Weathersby (LSU)
181. C Coleman Shelton (Washington)
182. CB Taron Johnson (Weber State)
183. P Michael Dickson (Texas)
184. RB Josh Adams (Notre Dame)
185. DE Kentavius Street (NC State)
186. WR Deontay Burnett (USC)
187. CB Davontae Harris (Illinois State)
188. G Sam Jones (Arizona State)
189. LB Leon Jacobs (Wisconsin)
190. DE John Franklin-Myers (Stephen F. Austin)
191. G Dejon Allen (Hawaii)
192. WR Korey Robertson (Southern Mississippi)
193. T Jaryd Jones-Smith (Pittsburgh)
194. G Jamil Demby (Maine)
195. DT Kendrick Norton (Miami)
196. S Quin Blanding (Virginia)
197. C Will Clapp (LSU)
199. RB Roc Thomas (Jacksonville State)
200. TE Ryan Izzo (FSU)
201. S Jeremy Reaves (South Alabama)
202. T Greg Senat (Wagner)
203. QB Riley Ferguson (Memphis)
204. WR Dylan Cantrell (Texas Tech)
205. H-back Ryan Nall (Oregon State)
206. T Zach Crabtree (Oklahoma State)
207. DE Joe Ostman (Central Michigan)
209. CB Darius Phillips (Western Michigan)
210. G Taylor Hearn (Clemson)
212. CB/S Tony Brown (Alabama)
213. S Siran Neal (Jacksonville State)
214. FB Dimitri Flowers (Oklahoma)
215. DT James Looney (Cal)
216. LB Jack Cichy (Wisconsin)
217. G Salesi Uhatafe (Utah)
218. WR Auden Tate (FSU)
219. DE Ja’von Rolland-Jones (Arkansas State)

(Round 7 grade)

221. QB Chase Litton (Marshall)
222. T Matt Pryor (TCU)
223. WR Darren Carrington (Utah)
224. DE Marcell Frazier (Missouri)
225. G Nick Gates (Nebraska)
226. DT Poona Ford (Texas)
227. T Brett Toth (Army)
228. P JK Scott (Alabama)
229. T KC McDermott (Miami)
230. RB Jordan Wilkins (Ole Miss)
231. WR Daurice Fountain (Northern Iowa)
232. K Eddy Pineiro (Florida)
233. TE Tyler Conklin (Central Michigan)
234. DE Ola Adeniyi (Toledo)
235. CB Danny Johnson (Southern)
237. S Godwin Igwebuike (Northwestern)
238. QB Kurt Benkert (Virginia)
239. G Maea Teuhema (SE Louisiana)
240. DT Bilal Nichols (Delaware)
241. LB Marquis Haynes (Ole Miss)
242. G Rod Taylor (Ole Miss)
243. TE Jordan Thomas (Mississippi State)
244. DE Justin Lawler (SMU)
245. CB Greg Stroman (Virginia Tech)
246. WR Richie James (Middle Tennessee State)
247. S Damon Webb (Ohio State)
248. LB Skai Moore (South Carolina)
249. QB Nic Shimonek (Texas Tech)
250. T Ike Boettger (Iowa)
251. LB Mike McCray (Michigan)
252. C Brian Allen (Michigan State)
253. RB Martez Carter (Grambling State)
254. QB Tanner Lee (Nebraska)
255. LB Shaun Dion Hamilton (Alabama)
256. WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling (USF)

CB and Oline need to be the next 2 picks.

We better find a legit backup O-Lineman. That's really the only remaining position that I'm concerned about. We can get by at every other position imo.

I wouldn't be surprised at TE in the 4th, b/c there are still a bunch of decent options. We better not draft a TE in the 4th, & then fail to draft a legit OL with the next pick. I think waiting until the 5th round for OL might be pushing it a little.

Yea, I think our 2 picks in the 6th round would be perfect for RB & Safety.

As for our 1st 2 picks (4th & 5th)...1 of them better be O-Line & we better hit on it.

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40. T Tyrell Crosby (Oregon)

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Use a 6th to move up and pray to the 2017 draft gods he's available.

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158. CB Kevin Toliver (LSU)

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in the 5th

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197. C Will Clapp (LSU)

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in the 6th

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297. RB Darrel Williams (LSU)

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in the 7th


That'd be a nice haul
DE - Davenport
WR - Smith
OL - Crosby, Clapp
CB - Toliver
RB - Williams

Too bad those 3 LSU guys would never happen, even though I think they all fit a need of ours

Toliver was a 5* recruit, really inconsistent but came on last year. Has the size and speed to be talented on paper, but has some baggage and mental/arrogance issues. Its purely a gamble, but he could end up being a 4th CB for us and has potential to be a solid starter if he gets his head on right.

Clapp is a solid C/G option, really will ride the bench and provide some depth. He has technique, but he doesn't have the raw attributes to be great. But backups just need to be serviceable and I think at this point finding a solid backup is the key..not swinging all out for a starter.

Williams is defined as a short yardage guy, someone we need considering Ingram and Kamara are definitely not it. He's pretty versatile, I think he's a phenomenal complementary RB in a 3-back system we always liked to keep.

I'm not sure what the deal with Tyrell Crosby is. Almost everyone had him as a 2nd round pick...maybe early 3rd at the worst.

Not sure why he's still available. Probably an injury.

There are actually still 5 decent OC/OG prospects left...

Scott Quessenberry (UCLA)
Sean Welsh (Iowa)
Tony Adams (NC State)
Will Clapp (LSU)
Coleman Shelton (Washington)

Also, 6 nice TE's prospects still available...

Ian Thomas (Indiana)
Dalton Schultz (Stanford)
Christopher Herndon (Miami)
Durham Smythe (Notre Dame)
Troy Fumagalli (Wisconsin)
Tyler Conklin (Central Michigan)

I'd take that CB from Tulane as well. Really nice ceiling. Pretty sure he's supposed to go in like the 5th round.

Keith Ford would be a nice late round/UDFA pickup as a third back

Really would like to focus on OL depth today but I cant complain with what we have done so far. BPA has kind of been our bread and butter and has worked out wonderfully under Ireland's watch.

Rotoworld just released their 30 best remaining players in the draft. LINK

Five of my Top 50 prospects remain. For Hurst, I'm starting to wonder if he goes undrafted. Perhaps a team takes a "chance" on the potential top 10 talent. His ability to consistently create from the interior is unmatched in this class.



As you can see, the skill position talent and offensive line talent has been wiped out in this range. Plenty of defensive prospects remain.

1. DL Maurice Hurst, Michigan

Where He Wins: Burst off the snap to shoot gaps or attack edges of interior offensive linemen. Hurst is so quick that he takes advantage of any error on the inside. Late on a reach block? Hurst is in the backfield. Hesitate to fill for a pulling lineman? Hurst will make a play. Likely fits as a 3-technique in a one gap defense, but has plenty of snaps at 1-technique in a NASCAR package. Plays low, which helps carry the momentum he created. Plays with timing and vision to separate and make plays on the ball.

Forecast: Interior disruption is king, and Hurst offers it most consistently in this class. Hurst was held out of the Combine with a heart concern, but he has since been cleared.

2. LB/EDGE Genard Avery, Memphis

Where He Wins: Exciting prospects because he combines athleticism, bend and closing quickness. With that said, he isn’t strictly a pass rusher. He often works as a true off ball linebacker and is asked to cover receivers in the slot. A front seven weapon who is equally as talented to chase and defend the run or rush the passer, especially with his natural leverage advantage and flexibility.

Comparison: LB Haason Reddick, Cardinals

Forecast: Does have trouble knifing through blockers in his path. Luckily I don’t have to decide where he is being used, but he can win in multiple roles.

3. T Tyrell Crosby, Oregon

Where He Wins: Left tackle. Squares shoulders towards his opponent and delivers a strong punch. If that punch puts the opposition off balance, Crosby finishes him with a nasty demeanor. Functional strength is there, so when footwork or punch is off, he can still complete his block. His goal in the running game is to create movement.

Comparison: T Donald Penn, Raiders

Forecast: Not the testing athlete of some of his peers, but he plays within himself and can help a team early on. Coaches will love his on-field mentality.

4. EDGE Josh Sweat, FSU

Where He Wins: Insane athlete. Sweat can fire up the field in a hurry, instantly putting an offensive tackle in panic mode to get a deep drop set. If Sweat has space, he will win and disrupt the backfield. Held up in run defense well.

Comparison: EDGE Danielle Hunter, LSU

Forecast: FSU often used sweat as a tight edge instead of a true edge, where he would be afforded more space. In fact, often it seemed he was reactive rather than asked to be disruptive. Hopefully that changes. He gets a bit lost when his initial momentum is stopped, lacking a counter. I hope he lands with a coach who can coach.

5. WR Equanimeous St. Brown, Notre Dame

Where He Wins: A very smooth player for his size. Will run crossing routes underneath and can win after the catch thanks for long strides. Has body control to adjust and win along the sideline. Naturally wins big because of his height and length.

Comparison: WR Devin Funchess, Panthers

Forecast: His combination of fluidity and size is difficult to find. He doesn’t consistently win big despite being big. A second day pick.



6. WR DaeSean Hamilton, Penn State - Inside and outside receiver who is “good” in many areas
7. EDGE Obo Okoronkwo, Oklahoma - Shorter edge with good bend and flexibility
8. S Marcus Allen, Penn State - Big downhill safety who wants to hit like a linebacker
9. RB John Kelly, Tennessee - Big back who wins on contact and is comfortable in the passing game
10. T Jamarco Jones, Ohio State - Best in pass protection. True tackle size
11. CB DJ Reed, Kansas State - Outstanding slot corner prospects
12. CB Avonte Maddox, Pitt - Smaller slot corner with fantastic athleticism
13. EDGE Duke Ejiofor, Wake Forest - Labrum surgery but a pass rusher with outside to inside ability
14. S Armani Watts, Texas A&M - Quick closing and aggressive safety in the back end
15. TE Ian Thomas, Indiana - Lacked production, but is one of the real athletes in this class at the position
16. DL Foley Fatukasi, UConn - Interior disruptor with very good athleticism
17. EDGE Kylie Fitts, Utah - Great bend to turn the corner on the outside, dealt with injuries
18. LB Shaquem Griffin, UCF - Likely a run and chase linebacker/safety with an endless motor
19. QB Kyle Lauletta, Richmond - Mobile passer who could operate as a No. 2
20. LB Josey Jewell, Iowa - Sound football player who identifies and attacks upfield
21. T Desmond Harrison, West Georgia - Extremely athletic left tackle with a finisher’s mentality
22. EDGE Kentavius Street, NC State - Tore his ACL in a private workout. Great athleticism
23. WR Cedrick Wilson, Boise State - Used on shallow crosses and vertical routes where he could track the football
24. CB Parry Nickerson, Tulane - Shorter corner who plays big at the catch point
25. CB Holton Hill, Texas - Talent is there, but ran into issues off the field
26. S Natrell Jamerson, Wisconsin - Very athletic safety who also played slot corner. Great length
27. S Kyzir White, WVU - Flies into the box to attack ball carriers and finishes violently
28. CB Nick Nelson, Wisconsin - Injured during draft process
29. DL Jullian Taylor, Temple - Extreme athleticism to disrupt from the interior, if he learns to play
30. CB Christian Campbell, Penn State - Long corner and one of the most athletic players at his position