The 2013 Prospect Thread

[Sciz]

Originally Posted by mackenzie45220

Swope is a second rounder right now, but, honestly, I wouldn't touch anyone from this weak wide receiver class. You can't get good value. Swope is a second rounder right now, but, in a normal year, he is a third rounder. It's just bad value everywhere you look

That's bad, because the Pats need somebody, with only one real WR under contract for next season in Lloyd (Slater doesn't count).

[mackenzie45220]

Originally Posted by Sciz

That's bad, because the Pats need somebody, with only one real WR under contract for next season in Lloyd (Slater doesn't count).

Well, that's how the draft. If a class is weak at a position, people will reach on that position just to fill needs. This year, terrible running backs and wide receivers will be the beneficiary. Defensive tackles (especially nose tackles) will fall, since there are so many awesome ones to choose from yet not as many needs. All wide receiver picks this year will not be high value picks, just need.

[mackenzie45220]

That being said, there isn't a whole lot that Ryan Swope has that Conner Vernon doesn't have, yet Vernon should be available late in the 4th round, maybe even into the 5th

[Avenger]

What do you think about Jelani Jenkins?

[mackenzie45220]

Originally Posted by Avenger

What do you think about Jelani Jenkins?

Raw in some areas, but physically talented, but short. CBS has him ranked 102. That sounds about right

[Snake Eyes]

Mackenzie, how do you like Kyle Prater?

[ATippett56]

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[Merril Hoge's Tie Knot]

Originally Posted by mackenzie45220

Well, that's how the draft. If a class is weak at a position, people will reach on that position just to fill needs. This year, terrible running backs and wide receivers will be the beneficiary. Defensive tackles (especially nose tackles) will fall, since there are so many awesome ones to choose from yet not as many needs. All wide receiver picks this year will not be high value picks, just need.

As usual it depends on the juniors. I like the depth at receiver this year even if there isn't elite talent at the top.

[manxman2601]

Originally Posted by Merril Hoge's Tie Knot

As usual it depends on the juniors. I like the depth at receiver this year even if there isn't elite talent at the top.

Absolutely. Including juniors, into the second round there's the like of Terrance Williams, DeAndre Hopkins (who will be a quality NFL receiver) and Da'rick Rogers. Then you've still got Patton, Bailey and Wheaton who I think will all find a regular spot on an NFL roster. Last years was suppose to be a deep WR draft but you had Brian Quick and that Jets/Georgia Tech guy whose name I've forgotten going high 2nd and I think all the guys I've listed are better than them.

As for Ryan Swope, I like him but I'd be very surprised if he goes higher than the fourth round. The one that has impressed me on limited views is Zach Rogers of Tennessee who looks that little bit faster and more athletic than Swope.

[Merril Hoge's Tie Knot]

I checked out the Tulsa game. I liked what I saw from Dexter McCoil, but he wasn't really tested. Houston rarely got the ball past the linebackers. He has improved significantly compared to 2011. His size is really hard to ignore. He's built much like a big WR. When looking at photos of him I was worried he might not tackle well or be physical enough. Boy was I wrong because he can lay the wood. He didn't miss a tackle either. He played somewhat conservative, but with responsibility. I think it was mostly dictated by the score. He played free and strong safety.

He gets the MHTK Seal of Approval