2027 Watch List

[manxman2601]

There's some decent nuggets in this video about Sammy Brown. Will we draft another wrestler?

 

[manxman2601]

Dashawn Spears, Safety, LSU
6-3,210
He was a backup/role player last year so bear in mind that he played a quarter of the snaps a starting safety did. But even so:

1. Best coverage grade of any returning safety.
2. Top 10 run defense grade
3. The best missed tackle percentage of any leading returning safety.*

I really do think he could be battling for Safety 1 with Bolden. Spears has it all - size, coverage ability, good against the run. The only thing I need to see is how he fares athletically.






* Not a bad top 3 for missed tackles.

1. Dashawn Spears - 4.2%
2. KJ Bolden - 4.9%
3. Jelani McDonald - 5.4%

 

[manxman2601]

It's going to be good to have reason to watch Oklahoma State this year.

 

[mayoclinic]

 

[manxman2601]

Speaking of Ole Miss. I've just been trying to work out what to do with Suntarine Perkins. Is he one of those prospects that is exceptional in college but doesn't find a positional home in the NFL or can he work as a LB/EDGE hybrid?

 

[bakes781]

 

[WaterfallJumper]

Pretty good movement skills for a taller guy. I like that he covers boundary and slot. Could be a TE eraser as well as an eventual Davis replacement.

 

[mayoclinic]

Really want that eventual Davis replacement in 2027, ready to take over by 2028.

 

[mayoclinic]

Does the 2027 NFL Draft Class Live Up to the Hype?

James Foster breaks down what is purported to be one of the best draft classes we've ever seen. Does the hype meet the film?

www.wideleft.football

 

[DaBruinz]

Really want that eventual Davis replacement in 2027, ready to take over by 2028.

I'm not worried about a Davis replacement. I'm worried about having someone who can step in if Gonzalez forces the issue.

With what McDuffie got, the Pats need to understand that Gonzalez is going to cost at least $31M AAV with 100M guaranteed. I can easily see Gonzo wanting $40M AAV with 120M guaranteed.

I'd like to see them get a deal done before 2027, but I think it's going to be a tough one to get done the longer it drags out.

 

[mayoclinic]

Not re-signing Gonzo would be a blunder of epic proportions. Not even considering that one.

Agree that the price goes up every day.

 

[mayoclinic]

 

[mayoclinic]

2027 NFL Draft Summer Scouting: Ben Roberts, LB, Texas Tech

Another Summer scouting report is ready, this time on Texas Tech's Ben Roberts.

sports.yahoo.com

 

[long distance]

From Salary Cap standpoint one should draft CB high (rd 1-2) every other year or so.
After Gonzo Pats didnt draft a single top corner.
The highest CB this new administration drafted in 3 years was Prunty this year w pick #171. And its not like they hit on some udfas either. Thats borderline incompetence in my book. They are still riding on two consecutive BB picks (Marcus Jones & Gonzo) plus Davis who was a good FA addition but has 3rd highest cap number at 22M.
The problem is you're not putting yourself in a good position like this going forward and you're giving the leverage away..

 

[manxman2601]

From Salary Cap standpoint one should draft CB high (rd 1-2) every other year or so.
After Gonzo Pats didnt draft a single top corner.
The highest CB this new administration drafted in 3 years was Prunty this year w pick #171. And its not like they hit on some udfas either. Thats borderline incompetence in my book. They are still riding on two consecutive BB picks (Marcus Jones & Gonzo) plus Davis who was a good FA addition but has 3rd highest cap number at 22M.
The problem is you're not putting yourself in a good position like this going forward and you're giving the leverage away..

That's the problem with completely rebuilding the roster. You can't draft one position in the 1st-2nd every year. Although you can draft a first round LT every year it seems.

 

[mayoclinic]

Although you can draft a first round LT every year it seems.

Now you're getting it!

 

[manxman2601]

 

[manxman2601]

How often do you see safeties on punt return duty?



Edit:

And KR. And WR.

 

[long distance]

will prob not declare but a name to put down for down the road..
aka Brock from Brock who went to Brock

 

[manxman2601]

Just going through last years Freaks List looking for nuggets about this years class.

Arion Carter, LB, Tennessee - 40.3" vertical jump
A'Mauri Washington, DT, Oregon - 36" vert, 20.89 mph
Tony Rojas, LB, Penn State - 4.37 forty, 37.5" vert, 4.05 shuttle
Jaccarius Peak, OT, S Carolina - 32.5" vert, 4.86 forty, 4.37 shuttle
Chris D'Appolonia, LB, Syracuse - 6'3, 245, 22mph, 34.5" vert
Jide Abasiri, DT, USC - 1.60 ten yard split
Anto Saka, EDGE, TAMU - 36.5" vert


Tony Rojas period, Peak's shuttle and Abasiri's 10 yard split all very appealing.