re: Saints Pick safety Chauncey Gardner-Johnson at #105

we are not getting a colston or strief with a late rounder this year

exactly

consolidate and trade up and get 3 contributors now!

we have a starter and now a contributor at S

now we need a Wr or maybe LT?

I have zero faith with any WR behind MT.

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Damn. Two guys who should definitely contribute.

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grab 1 more contributor and this draft will be a success

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Anyone know anything about him

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swiss army knife DB. He's prob already better than Von Bell

Gil Brandt

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For a team that's only had two picks, in Rounds 2 and now here in Round 4, the Saints are making the most of them. Erik McCoy at 48 overall and Chauncey Gardner-Johnson at 105 are steals. #NFLDraft

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Yeah I’m not huge Bell fan. He has his moments but they are pretty spread out.

That’s a great pick IMO. We need insurance behind Bell. Underrated pick up

HEIGHT: 5' 11"
WEIGHT: 210 lbs
ARMS: 30 7/8”
HANDS: 9 1/4”

Combine Results

40 Yard Dash - 4.48
Bench Press - 17 REPS
Vertical Jump - 36.0 INCHES
Broad Jump - 117.0 INCHES
3 Cone Drill - 7.03 SECONDS
20 Yd Shuttle - 4.2 SECONDS


Productive three year career in college.
161 Tackles
4 Sacks
9 Interceptions
3 TDs

Highlight film

NFL.com

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Draft Projection
Round 2
NFL Comparison
Nate Allen
Overview
Big, athletic defensive back who requires tape study from 2017 and 2018 assess his optimal usage. Some teams will see him as a big slot defender who can blitz, support the run, handle zone duties or play man on big receivers and matchup tight ends. Others will see him as a Cover-1 high safety with the range and ball-tracking to take it away over the top. Gardner-Johnson is too often a step behind in his reads and reaction allowing completions that could be breakups. His versatility and talent could make him an early starter with a high-ceiling if he can put it all together.

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Strengths
Frame is long, tapered and well-built
Smooth, athletic and agile
Impressive versatility to play slot, high safety and down safety
Eye-balance between his target and the quarterback
Easy mirror transitions from slot
Quality burst to close short and deep
Adjusts angles effectively to play the ball
2017 tape shows high-safety range
Talent and size to neutralize mismatch tight ends
Above-average makeup speed
No hesitancy as a striker
Size and power to separate receivers from the ball
Quick to trigger and support the run
Weaknesses
Backpedal a little tight and upright
Footwork can improve in space at safety
Creates coverage holes with excessive drops from high-safety
Gets over-extended and will lose balance in coverage
May lack footwork and instincts to handle shifty slots
Over-committed and cross-faced by Georgia twice
Caught by bait-and-bite fakes underneath
On-ball production doesn't match the traits
Relies on athleticism over anticipation
Just a step late to jump the throw and challenge the catch
Troubling missed tackle total over last two years

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Comparison by USA Today

And there’s your answer on this pick.

Chauncey really excelled as a nickelback. He wanted to be a CB early in his career but struggled. He was ok at safety but really great as a NB. If saints use him correctly he will have a great career. Can’t believe he dropped to the 4th round.

He talks a lot of crap and shows off so he’s one of those guys you love to have on your team but hate them when they’re on the opposing team.