BillBelichickFan79
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I would agree a 2nd round pick is too high to spend on Braxton. Tremendous athlete with tremendous play making skills but just too raw to spend that kind of draft capital on.
Assuming there's no surprising huge move up to the early first round to get Laquon Treadwell (who i think is the next Andre Johnson) or Corey Coleman, a few names for the second round and on that may be of interest off the top of my head:
Sterling Shepard from Oklahoma: Great route runner for a college kid. Doesn't wow you physically with deep speed or his size, but gets open very well with his technique and quickness. Clutch set of hands too, can play inside or outside. Reminds me a lot of Deion Branch or an Emmanuel Sanders type.
Duke Williams from Auburn: Got kicked off the team this year but the guy is a monster. Fights for balls through coverage and is a tough S.O.B. over the middle. Extremely physical. Think next Anquan Boldin.
Jakeem Grant from Texas Tech: Lightning in a bottle. Home run threat every time he touches the ball. Only 5'7 but is tough and doesn't shy away from contact. Perfect guy to come here and play in the slot in this offense as he immediately creates separation and is so dangerous with the ball in his hands. I've seen him lineup outside too and beat guys on routes with his ability to stop and cut on a dime.
I assume there will be a decent outcry for a deep threat WR to stretch the field vertically, which would be a nice addition. Haven't done enough draft work yet to really have any suggestions there at that moment.
Assuming there's no surprising huge move up to the early first round to get Laquon Treadwell (who i think is the next Andre Johnson) or Corey Coleman, a few names for the second round and on that may be of interest off the top of my head:
Sterling Shepard from Oklahoma: Great route runner for a college kid. Doesn't wow you physically with deep speed or his size, but gets open very well with his technique and quickness. Clutch set of hands too, can play inside or outside. Reminds me a lot of Deion Branch or an Emmanuel Sanders type.
Duke Williams from Auburn: Got kicked off the team this year but the guy is a monster. Fights for balls through coverage and is a tough S.O.B. over the middle. Extremely physical. Think next Anquan Boldin.
Jakeem Grant from Texas Tech: Lightning in a bottle. Home run threat every time he touches the ball. Only 5'7 but is tough and doesn't shy away from contact. Perfect guy to come here and play in the slot in this offense as he immediately creates separation and is so dangerous with the ball in his hands. I've seen him lineup outside too and beat guys on routes with his ability to stop and cut on a dime.
I assume there will be a decent outcry for a deep threat WR to stretch the field vertically, which would be a nice addition. Haven't done enough draft work yet to really have any suggestions there at that moment.