Gotta give the kid a chance to succeed. Once CeeDee Lamb went to the Cowboys at 17, there was no pick the Eagles could make that wouldn't have felt deeply unsatisfying. Has a good ability to drive through defenders and open up wide lanes in run blocking situations. Has good change of direction ability in open space to deliver multiple blocks on a play. The sack totals weren't high in college, but he'll put the work in until the numbers match the ability.Apparently the Saints think there's a weak link on the interior of their offensive line. Displays an adequate ability to attack defenders in run blocking schemes to establish leverage quickly.Tristan Wirfs does a good job of absorbing the initial hit and anchoring his feet to establish and maintain leverage. Going into the draft, Thomas was a reasonable expectation for the … Fixing a defense that ranked dead last in the NFL was a bigger priority here. The junior tied for the team lead in interceptions (three) last season at Alabama.Richard Sherman turned 32 last month and three of the team’s top four cornerbacks (including Sherman) are scheduled to become unrestricted free agents next offseason. While he may not have elite long speed, he checked the box with a 4.46 in the 40 at the combine and he's quick, fluid and sticky in coverage.After losing C.J. Wirfs joins A.J. Patrick Queen is on the board though, and the Seahawks could use another edge rusher. The Titans might've liked to have traded out of this spot, but by staying, they bolster their offensive line with Wilson. There's little reason to think he isn't up to the task, but it's a bit more of a projection…
Displays a good ability to remain upright throughout block. Still think Love has the potential to be an excellent starter and stashing him is smart, but it's not an identical situation by any means. The Bengals haven't had a true franchise quarterback in a decade.
While he started 2019 slowly, Epenesa closed the season strong with eight sacks and four forced fumbles over his final five games.The Dolphins have added several new starters—Kyle Van Noy, Shaq Lawson and Byron Jones—on defense via free agency. He has prototypical size, a big arm and functional mobility. The gripe: Wills played the ride side in college. Has an adequate ability to handle twitchy edge rushers in close quarters. Player Summary - Tristan Wirfs should be considered a plug and play starter at the next level.
There was some doubt as to whether this pick was going to happen due to health concerns. With starting experience at both left and right tackle at Georgia, Thomas provides the Bucs with an immediate upgrade at right tackle and the long-term upside to slide over to the left side, if needed.Even though the Falcons have signed Dante Fowler, the team finished with the second fewest sacks (28) in 2019 and last year’s team leader (Vic Beasley, eight) is now in Tennessee.
Surprised the Chiefs didn't find the fastest running back they could for their ridiculously speedy offense. Based on my seven-round mock draft, 38 wide receivers will get drafted in 2020 including Mr. Young registered 27.0 sacks over the last two years, including 16.5 to lead the nation as a junior. Some may point to his disappointing combine, but he's a 6-foot-5, 326 pound building block up front. There were rumors Miami was trying to climb back into the top 15, which might explain why the Bucs felt the need to move up a spot. Gladney plays with a more physical presence than his size would otherwise suggest. Not only did they send the fourth-round pick they acquired earlier to Minnesota, but a fifth went along with it. Starting in the trenches was the way to go, especially with a potential top-five talent in Brown still on the board.
Wills was our OT1, although Iowa’s Tristan Wirfs and Georgia’s Andrew Thomas were not far behind. However, by the third quarter, Wirfs was able to settle into his own and showed some improvement. We'll never pass along your email address to spammers, scammers, or the like.Tristan Wirfs, NFL Draft (Photo by Matthew Holst/Getty Images) 40 times aren't everything, obviously, and the Chiefs' one true need was a between-the-tackles back who can help ice games when Patrick Mahomes builds those big leads. Becton is a bit more of a project and comes with discipline concerns primarily regarding his weight. Pre-draft measurables Height Weight Arm length Hand size 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press; 5 ft 10 1 ⁄ 4 in (1.78 m) 191 lb (87 kg) 31 7 ⁄ 8 in (0.81 m) 9 in (0.23 m) 4.48 s: 7.26 s: 37.5 in (0.95 m) 10 ft 4 in (3.15 m) 17 reps: All values from NFL Combine
The official source for NFL news, video highlights, fantasy football, game-day coverage, schedules, stats, scores and more. While no other position has more total players drafted, my seven-round mock draft has more cornerbacks (six) and offensive tackles (six) than wide receivers (five) selected on opening night.Testing off the charts at the combine (4.39 in the 40 at 238 pounds), the do-it-all defender has sideline-to-sideline range and disruptive playmaking ability.Not only did the Panthers allow a league-worst 5.2 yards per carry and 31 rushing scores last season, but they lost several defensive linemen in free agency this offseason as well.