2018 Draft Prospect Thread

BaconGrundleCandy said:

Jones was a lanky kid that had no idea what he was doing in terms of passing rushing. Again he just started coming into his own 3-4 years ago.

DMC underwent a position change for a reason at CB.

No problem agreeing to disagree though. I could very well be wrong.

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BaconGrundleCandy said:

Jones was a lanky kid that had no idea what he was doing in terms of passing rushing. Again he just started coming into his own 3-4 years ago.

DMC underwent a position change for a reason at CB.

No problem agreeing to disagree though. I could very well be wrong.

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1. Starter: 9.00-9.99 A+, 8.00-8.99 A, 8.00-8.99 Q —someone who will start in the NFL in his first year
2. Circumstantial starter: 7.00-7.99 C —someone who should start in the NFL in his first year, but has issues (NCAA rules, family problems, etc.)
3. Make It+: 6.50-6.99 —won't start in year one, but will contribute; expected to become a starter
4. Dirty Starter: 6.00-6.49 —could start, but has issues (could be either a talented underachiever or an overachiever; could have limitations, such as speed)
5. Make It: 5.50-5.99 —will make the roster, but "won't win or lose a game for you"
6. Free Agent: 5.00-5.49 —not expected to make the team, but could after a year on the PS
7. Pats Reject: 4.90-4.99 —does not meet Patriots' criteria, but could end up on another team
8. Reject: 1.00 —doesn't belong in the NFL, period

Bcc66duece said:

Fitzpatrick is going to be a stud in the NFL, they ask him to do so much at Bama that you don't really get to see the strengths of his game shine as much as you should.

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manxman2601 said:

Here’s how Holley says the Patriots grade prospects. This is a few years old though:

1. Starter: 9.00-9.99 A+, 8.00-8.99 A, 8.00-8.99 Q —someone who will start in the NFL in his first year
2. Circumstantial starter: 7.00-7.99 C —someone who should start in the NFL in his first year, but has issues (NCAA rules, family problems, etc.)
3. Make It+: 6.50-6.99 —won't start in year one, but will contribute; expected to become a starter
4. Dirty Starter: 6.00-6.49 —could start, but has issues (could be either a talented underachiever or an overachiever; could have limitations, such as speed)
5. Make It: 5.50-5.99 —will make the roster, but "won't win or lose a game for you"
6. Free Agent: 5.00-5.49 —not expected to make the team, but could after a year on the PS
7. Pats Reject: 4.90-4.99 —does not meet Patriots' criteria, but could end up on another team
8. Reject: 1.00 —doesn't belong in the NFL, period

A+/A = definite/potential HOF talent; C = circumstances; Q = height-deficient

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BaconGrundleCandy said:

Big fan of both these guys who excel at different things. Tate & Moore would be deadly lined up together.

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BaconGrundleCandy said:

Big fan of both these guys who excel at different things. Tate & Moore would be deadly lined up together.

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PatriotsNumero1Fan said:

Idk about that. I think it's a strong class but we will see in a couple of years. Idk if you can wait. Personally I would try and go after bridgewater if he's healthy with his knees. Can he stay healthy and get stronger.

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fightingirish595 said:

Im really high on Armani Watts from A and M. I also like Will Clapp from LSU. anyone know if Clapp made a decision yet

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manxman2601 said:

Just started watching prospects (still early looks (1 or 2 game films)

1. Luke Falk - Like him a fair bit. Good Pats fit.

2. Rashaan Evans - Can see why Reamer and Evans like him so much. I think he’s a good Pats fit but I don’t love him as much as they do although still very early. I think I liked Jarrad Davis more. That might change as Evans has some excellent traits.

3. Tremaine Edmunds - Two games in And ugh. Too slow to be a significant starter and doesn’t impact the game enough. Thought he might be a Zach Cunningham who, despite his flaws, I thought was an influential LB. Edmunds is not that good.

4. Marcus Davenport - Intriguing. Looks raw but the athleticism and power is definitely there. Would like to see him as a linebacker for the Pats rather than a DE.

As for needs, I’d take LB, QB and either a pass rush capable linebacker, strong safety or DE with the other pick.

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reamer said:

Forgot to mention this the other day, but I think part of the reason you liked Davis more is that he had more experience at the position, which let him play faster. Evans was a DE / OLB until just this year, so he's relatively new to the position. Davis was more of a dedicated LB. Imagine Davis here instead of Roberts or Harris? That would be pretty fantastic. Evans still has some growing to do, but I think he could be a very solid addition with some positional flexibility in our multiple fronts and coverages.

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Ochmed Jones said:

A ton of draft talent on display tonight.

Fitzgerald of Alabama and smith of Georgia will be off the board by 32.

But Evans (u of a), Harrison (u of a) Payne ( u of a ) Ridley (u of a)should all be there at 32. What is bb to do?

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reamer said:

Ridley is getting a lot of buzz as WR #1 this draft season. I think he has all the skills you look for in a top guy, but Hurts isn't the most prolific passer in the world. I'm not sure Ridley is there at 32. Evans is my guy, but I could see an argument made for Harrison, as well. It all depends on how the team grades Richards. Personally, I'd rather see a #37 Harrison again.

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Gabriel_p94 said:

I think ridley will be drafted way before we're on the board anyway. But if he was available do you think the value is too high? If he has a real qb throwing him the ball i think it becomes obvious hes the no. 1 receiver. His route running ability is ridiculous and he has some pretty good hands to go with it.

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