The Official 2017 NFL Draft Thread

[djthegreat88]

Polian and McShay are both horrible. Polian is shytting on every pick because of 40 times.

 

[Thegospel]

If the Jets draft Lattimore I'm openly rooting against them next season

Yea I like him but he's not Deion or Peterson. Jets gonna jet though

 

[Box Factory]

i stand corrected didn't hear bout that. still bs tho

I think the character shyt is overblown with him too.

Probably just was an immature kid but i think he's actually good character guy in football terms. Huge amount of ppl have been vouching for him. He also brought his grandma to a lot of his team and draft interviews lol.

 

[King P]

 

[315]

He'd be my pick at 10 if we can't trade down

 

[O.iatlhawksfan]

Yea Reddikk is who I want at 11

 

[King P]

 

[Thegospel]

When these nikkas gonna smarten up?

 

[King P]

Came across this post on a Giants forum from some supposed "insider". Here's some info he dished out

Hey folks, an old timer checking in. I will fill all in later next week what I've been up to. While The NFL Draft Report will not be published for the first time in 50 years, I've been busy working with several teams on the veteran free agent market and select 2017 draft reports. But, my main emphasis this spring has been to scout the 2018 talent, as my wife's death knocked me out of the loop this year.

Well, on the road at spring scrimmages, I get a lot of "how the hell are you" comments, but these scouts will never work for the CIA (can't keep secrets). Still, I find most scouts spot-on when discussing their tales of woe on the road. This week, here are a few diddys I picked up;

Can't say who, but I spoke with my guy at the Pack. Said they actually liked Washington's Sidney Jones' (injury places him more in the third round) partner, Kevin King, much better, even before the injury. King actually placed behind Conley & Humphrey (ugh) on their board. They are also looking hard at big running backs. If they opt to go for one in the second round, don't believe the hype on Alvin Kamara - it's D'Onta Foreman that captures their attention. And, if Prince Charming was picking for Green Bay, even Ray Charles could see the obvious fix at guard for them lives in Utah. No, not Mr. Bolles, but the guy who made the left tackle look good all year - strong-side guard Ike Asiata no later than Round Three.

PS- you know there are going to be lots of top 10 changes.

Jets are talking with both Cincy & Carolina, as they are trying to jockey to get Fournette, but Jets want Mahomes & not at 8 or 9, so they are looking to move further down. Both Cincy & Carolina are offering a one, two & another choice. Watch out for Cleveland, as they spent a lot of time on the horn with San Fran, who are looking to stockpile picks & Browns have a load of 2s. If they go ahead and get extra picks, David Harris might be gone, as they appear to have an Ohio State love fest in recent years and their MLB Raekwon McMillian could slide to the third round, but start immediately next to Darron Lee. I'm also hearing to not "drink the bug juice" on Wesley Johnson as their answer at center. Both Ethan Pocic and Pat Elflein are getting round 2/3 attention from Gang Green.

Also, word on Davin Cook - outside of Philly, all teams have kicked him out of round one due to his entourage & get this, look for Mixon in San Fran late 1/early 2.

Pitt is really kicking up the volume on Jabrill Peppers & have Quincy Wilson & Jarrad Davis also as their round one guys if Peppers is gone (should still be there), but all the visits to Youngstown State make Derek Rivers more & more their round 2 edge rusher. However, Big Ben might deny he requested another tight end, but Ashland's Adam Shaheen is the guy that Roethlisberger really wants, but he won't last until the Steelers pick in Round Three. THat round might be reserved for a big corner like Rasul Douglas or Corn Elder, as the Steelers need to get more physical in the secondary.

All the talk about the Giants looking to bring in a QB early are not rumors & they are amping up on Davis Webb analysis for the second round. They really like Cam Robinson in round one, but when San Fran finishes moving around the board, gut says they pop on him before Big Blue gets the chance.No worries actually - while teams are projecting him inside, Forrest Lamp might be a much better fit for the Giants at left tackle (think Brian Buluga here). As much as they need a linebacker, they seem lukewarm on Zach Cunningham and they guy that makes the most sense, Hasaan Reddikk, is targeted in the pick 12-20 range.There's talk they could opt for Malik McDowell, but lots of teams feel he'll slip out of the first round (motor, high stance, poor recovery issues). Dion Dawkins and Derek Rivers are in play for the Giants in round two, but TJ Watt (if he does not end up in Green Bay in one or Chargers in 2) and DeMarcus Walker are also very high on their board during Day Two. Still, why do I keep seeing them grabbing Tyus Bowser evaluations? Also, they seem to be making their rounds back to Villanova, but if they want Tanoh Kpassagken, they might have to pop on him in the second, as he won't make it far into the third round. And do not discount Alabama's Dalvin Tomlinson, my top-rated under tackle as a round two candidate, as Robert Thomas is not the answer at DT alongside Big Snacks.

Take it for what it's worth though of course

 

[Box Factory]

I've seen two different reports/rumors on the Eagles claiming there is a group they've narrowed it down too

One is Harris, Barnett, McCaffrey, Conley and Ross

The other said its between McCaffrey, Foster and Conley

This was obviously before the Conley story.

I hope its true, because i like all those guys.

 

[Swagnificent]

Forget Prescott, nikkas are now comparing Dobbs to Tom Brady.

 

[Rocket Scientist]

Forget Prescott, nikkas are now comparing Dobbs to Tom Brady.

I think if he sits for a year or two it would be a good situation.

 

[Dr. Narcisse]

NFL draft prospects who will go higher than you think

Every draft, we see a few players who come off the board sooner than the conventional narrative suggests they will. After talking to folks throughout the league and watching the tape, I have highlighted five players who fit that mold this year, starting with a quarterback.







Joshua Dobbs, QB, Tennessee
Dobbs is an impressive prospect. He majored in aerospace engineering at Tennessee, so he clearly has the intelligence you need to play NFL quarterback at a high level. And from a physical standpoint, he has everything you look for: size (6-foot-3, 216 pounds), mobility, arm strength and speed (4.64 40-yard dash). Now that his rigorous college classes are behind him, he has a ton of potential as he commits all of his time to football. I've heard talk from others that he's a third- or fourth-round pick, but I think he'll come off the board in the second round.





Christian McCaffrey, RB, Stanford
The buzz continues to build around McCaffrey. He's a lock to go in Round 1, which isn't exactly groundbreaking news. But I'll take it one step further: I would be surprised if he lasted past pick No. 15. Watching the tape, there are just so many potential ways you can use him on offense and special teams -- running back, slot receiver, return man -- and that kind of versatility has folks in the league very excited. McCaffrey is going to be a huge weapon for someone's offense.





Evan Engram, TE, Ole Miss
I fully expect Engram's name to be called in the first round on Thursday night. Why? Let's start with measurables you don't see every day: 6-foot-3, 234 pounds and a 4.42-second 40. That 40 time is an elite number for a much smaller wide receiver. Engram is a rare weapon at tight end, with the speed to stretch a defense vertically and the strong hands to make difficult catches. I think three tight ends will come off the board in Round 1, with Alabama's O.J. Howard and Miami's David Njoku being the other two.






Amara Darboh, WR, Michigan
Many have Darboh as a Day 3 prospect. That's not what I saw at the Senior Bowl, at the combine or (most importantly) on tape. At 6-foot-2 and 214 pounds, Darboh ran an outstanding 4.45 40 at the combine. He has strong hands and long arms (just over 32½ inches), which creates a large catch radius. Here's what really sets him apart: Darboh runs almost like a running back with the ball in his hands, breaking tackles and gaining a lot of yards after initial contact. I think he'll be drafted on Day 2 and become a fine No. 2 receiver in the NFL. Remember this: Darboh had eight catches and a touchdown against Ohio State and the Buckeyes' two first-round cornerbacks.





Pat Elflein, C, Ohio State
Elflein is easily the best center prospect in this draft class. He has the feet, toughness and nasty streak to be a good player for a long time in this league. Elflein will be a starter right away for whichever club drafts him. I've heard some people throw out the third or fourth round for him, but I'll be surprised if he's not a top-50 pick.

 

[Dr. Narcisse]

@Freddie.Cane The stuff him and Yearby saying
Dalvin Cook and the Stories Behind the Red Flags | The MMQB with Peter King

 

[jay211]

Damn. Is Dalvin Cook the next Hernandez? Scouts and reporters are talking about him like he's a future prison inmate. Is this shyt over hyped? I feel like Cook is getting railroaded. Hope he balls out and becomes a pro bowler and proves everyone wrong.