Official 2018 Draft Round 1 Thread

[BobDigital]

Not as many as Ray Lewis.

Well Ray Lewis didn't have any murders till he joined the nfl. Maybe they are projecting he will grow into a fine murderer in time?

 

[manxman2601]

After we get a linebacker

Why would you draft a worse player?

 

[PatriotsNumero1Fan]

Can wynn cover and rush the passer? It's still a baffling pick. He might have been able to get him at 31. Again he was waiting on events to

Have you seen Wynn play? Complain all you want about the position, but Wynn is a stud. He could play tackle or be another Mankins at guard. Guys like Wynn cost a fortune in Free Agency.

Tell the last great tackle under 6'3? Gotta protect but don't they think Garcia will be that guy?

 

[Bill Lee]

 

[Ring 6]

No no no, tell it like it is. He’s an OG with the ability to play OT. Don’t coveniently leave the fact that he’s position versatile out of your response.

He is a T that some project as a G.

 

[VJCPatriot]

Wynn received a 6.11 draft grade on nfl.com.

That means scouts think he has a chance to become a good NFL starter. That's what you want out of a 1st rounder.

I believe if the Pats didn't feel Wynn is worth a 1st round pick they would have traded down immediately instead of making the selection.

 

[PatsFan2]

Weaknesses:

• Lacks length

• Short height

• Short arms (33 1/8 inch)

• Will have to move inside

Wynn won't be a Tackle in Today's NFL.

 

[Uptown]

 

[trueblue81]

Can't believe I stayed up until 4am for Wynn to be the pick. Meh. Going to bed.

 

[Redman443]

Brace yourself for the trade down at pick 31!

So he traded cooks so he could draft an OT in the first round and then trade the 31st pick. Brilliant

 

[FoxboroFlyer]

Pittsburgh may take Guice

 

[patchick]

My first thought on Wynn was "great player, every scout raves about him, but his size requires a move to guard." But then I remembered how the book on Shaq Mason was "great player, every scout raves about him, but his size requires a move to center." Wait and see, I guess!

 

[PlainOldEd]

It’s about taller defensive players getting their hands on the OT first because they have a longer reach.

but reach and height are not the same thing... If he has short arms say so.

 

[IllegalContact]

Why would you draft a worse player?

Who says he’s worse?

 

[PatriotsNumero1Fan]

That's ridiculous. Light was close to 6'5. This guy's playing inside here.

 

[FreeTedWilliams]

Have you seen Wynn play? Complain all you want about the position, but Wynn is a stud. He could play tackle or be another Mankins at guard. Guys like Wynn cost a fortune in Free Agency.

I live in Georgia and have seen every single game, I have no idea why anyone thought he was even draftable, let alone a first round pick.

I would have preferrred any other Georgia player than him!

 

[Joker]

Summary: The 2018 NFL Draft is weak at the offensive tackle position, but it has some strength on the interior of the offensive line, and one of the exciting prospects there is Wynn. In 2017, Wynn was a force for the Georgia Bulldogs as their potent rushing attack led them to an SEC Championship, a playoff victory, and almost a National Championship. Wynn was rock solid as a pass protector and a road grader in the ground game.

As a run blocker, Wynn has aggression and blocks with a mean streak. Finding nasty bullies up front is getting more difficult as the uptempo and spread offenses have changed the game. Wynn is a throwback who blocks through the whistle, pushes defenders around, buries them into the ground, and finishes them off with violence. Wynn also has developed strength to push defenders out of their gaps and open holes in the ground game. With his heavy hands, Wynn is able to sustain his blocks after shocking defenders backward. Wynn additioanlly has the quickness and athleticism to get to the second level. He can pull and would be a fit in either a zone or power-man scheme.

In pass protection, Wynn has the quickness and agility to mirror speed rushers. He also has a strong base to hold up against bull rushes. While Wynn has talent and technique, he lacks length, which could be problematic for him in the NFL. Longer defensive ends and rush linebackers could give him problems in being able to shed his blocks.

WalterFootball.com: 2018 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Isaiah Wynn

 

[PP2]

Can wynn cover and rush the passer? It's still a baffling pick. He might have been able to get him at 31. Again he was waiting on Evans to fall to his lap.

Wynn allowed 5 pressures as a LT in the SEC. Five.

Think about that for a second. Regardless of where he plays, he is a grade A lineman.

 

[PatsFan2]

Wynn received a 6.11 draft grade on nfl.com.

That means scouts think he has a chance to become a good NFL starter. That's what you want out of a 1st rounder.

I believe if the Pats didn't feel Wynn is worth a 1st round pick they would have traded down immediately instead of making the selection.

Teams ain't getting much for Trades Tonight.

 

[Ras-IR Dowling]

He is a T that some project as a G.

Pretty much all pundits project him as a guard but he’s shown he could play both in college.