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I have a somewhat underwhelming (to most Madden thinkers) but realistic Belichick type draft. These guys can make the roster and build your team. I prefer guys that are just coming into their prime with upside, not college wonders who have peaked. Each would be considered somewhat of a reach at number 11 in each round, but that’s where we select and they will realistically be there. Joe Lunchbucket draft but that’s what I look for. We need guys who strap it up and go to work.
1. Roquon Smith, ILB/OLB Georgia. 6’1” 225. 4.5 speed, film junkie.
“the premier three-down linebacker in the 2018 class”, Chris Trapasso, CBS Sports.
“He’s got a football IQ out of this world” teammate John Atkins.
2. Jaylen Samuels, TE/FB N.C. State 5’11” 220. 4.7 speed. No.1 fullback in the draft. NC State career reception leader.
“Jaylen Samuels is a Swiss-Army knife player for the North Carolina State offense. The Wolfpack lines Samuels up at tight end, in the slot, in the back field and out wide.” Jordan Plocher of PFF
“I believe he’ll thrive as an offensive chess piece in the right system, as well as on special teams” Jonah Tuls Draftbreakdown.com
3. Kevin Toliver II, CB LSU 6’2” 204. 4.42 speed. Nations top player coming out of high school (despite what I wrote above). 112 tackles, 4.0 tackles for loss and 2.0 sacks in 18 starts.
“Toliver recorded 28 tackles with 10 passes broken up and an interception in 2017. In speaking with scouts at multiple teams, Toliver is a bit of a love/hate prospect. Some sources are very down on him as they say he has first-round talent, but that he doesn't play up it or work to maximize his ability. Toliver gives up too much separation on a consistent basis. They are critical over his lack of instincts as well. Others like him and feel that he was played out of position. They say that he is a press-man corner and that LSU put him in off-man coverage way too much.” Walterfootball.com
4. Luke Falk, QB Washington State 6’4” 225. Most accurate QB in the draft. 14,486 passing yards, 119 passing TD, 14,086 yds total offense, 1,404 completions, 2,055 attempts, 30 300 yard games. 27 wins.
“Falk operates with excellent poise. He never looks flustered and he shows a complete command of coach Mike Leach's offensive system. While much will be mentioned about the lack of production for some of the top QBs in the country, Falk doesn't have that issue. His career stats are eye-popping.”
“If Falk can add a little strength, I think he's going to be a long-term starter at the next level” Daniel Jeremiah, NFL.com and former NFL Scout.
4. Frank Ragnow, G/C Arkansas 6’5” 317. Team captain. Top center in the nation in 2016.
10/24/17- “will miss the rest of the season with a high ankle sprain, which will require minor surgery. He is expected to be near full health by the Senior Bowl in late January.” Dave Brugler, NFLDraftScout.com
“Ragnow played 33 consecutive games before he was sidelined with a high ankle sprain. That was the only injury Ragnow sustained during his four-year career at Arkansas. Ragnow also didn’t allow a sack in 41 games as a Razorback.” Austin Horn, thedraftster.com
(no 5th round pick)
6. Jamar Summers, S/CB UConn 6’0” 190.
“Has strong hands that show up both in his press coverage play and his ability to grab interceptions. When the ball hits his hands, it stays there.” Erik Lambert
“A ballhawk that is a converted wide receiver, with an eye for the ball. Uncanny read and recognition skills that allows him to identify the receiver and quickly get to the ball at its highest point. Great hands and has the instincts of a wide receiver. Could be the next high draft pick from the Connecticut secondary.” Draft Blaster
7. Mavin Saunders, TE 6’ 4” 257. FSU
“Saunders was in on 61 passing plays in 2016, according to Pro Football Focus. He was targeted 14 times and had 10 catches for 182 yards, giving him the highest yards-per-target (13.0), yards-per-catch (18.2) and catch rate (71.4%) on the roster per SBNation’s Bill Connelly.” Noles247
7. Coleman Shelton, C 6’4” 299. Washington Huskies
“Anchor of one of the best offensive lines in the country, an experienced and smart interior offensive line prospect. Strong base and holds his ground when being set, can move defenders to make run games without the help of double teams. Excellent in pass protection with the length to use his arms to lock down defensive tackles.” Draftblaster scouting report.
Let's see what you've got...
1. Roquon Smith, ILB/OLB Georgia. 6’1” 225. 4.5 speed, film junkie.
“the premier three-down linebacker in the 2018 class”, Chris Trapasso, CBS Sports.
“He’s got a football IQ out of this world” teammate John Atkins.
2. Jaylen Samuels, TE/FB N.C. State 5’11” 220. 4.7 speed. No.1 fullback in the draft. NC State career reception leader.
“Jaylen Samuels is a Swiss-Army knife player for the North Carolina State offense. The Wolfpack lines Samuels up at tight end, in the slot, in the back field and out wide.” Jordan Plocher of PFF
“I believe he’ll thrive as an offensive chess piece in the right system, as well as on special teams” Jonah Tuls Draftbreakdown.com
3. Kevin Toliver II, CB LSU 6’2” 204. 4.42 speed. Nations top player coming out of high school (despite what I wrote above). 112 tackles, 4.0 tackles for loss and 2.0 sacks in 18 starts.
“Toliver recorded 28 tackles with 10 passes broken up and an interception in 2017. In speaking with scouts at multiple teams, Toliver is a bit of a love/hate prospect. Some sources are very down on him as they say he has first-round talent, but that he doesn't play up it or work to maximize his ability. Toliver gives up too much separation on a consistent basis. They are critical over his lack of instincts as well. Others like him and feel that he was played out of position. They say that he is a press-man corner and that LSU put him in off-man coverage way too much.” Walterfootball.com
4. Luke Falk, QB Washington State 6’4” 225. Most accurate QB in the draft. 14,486 passing yards, 119 passing TD, 14,086 yds total offense, 1,404 completions, 2,055 attempts, 30 300 yard games. 27 wins.
“Falk operates with excellent poise. He never looks flustered and he shows a complete command of coach Mike Leach's offensive system. While much will be mentioned about the lack of production for some of the top QBs in the country, Falk doesn't have that issue. His career stats are eye-popping.”
“If Falk can add a little strength, I think he's going to be a long-term starter at the next level” Daniel Jeremiah, NFL.com and former NFL Scout.
4. Frank Ragnow, G/C Arkansas 6’5” 317. Team captain. Top center in the nation in 2016.
10/24/17- “will miss the rest of the season with a high ankle sprain, which will require minor surgery. He is expected to be near full health by the Senior Bowl in late January.” Dave Brugler, NFLDraftScout.com
“Ragnow played 33 consecutive games before he was sidelined with a high ankle sprain. That was the only injury Ragnow sustained during his four-year career at Arkansas. Ragnow also didn’t allow a sack in 41 games as a Razorback.” Austin Horn, thedraftster.com
(no 5th round pick)
6. Jamar Summers, S/CB UConn 6’0” 190.
“Has strong hands that show up both in his press coverage play and his ability to grab interceptions. When the ball hits his hands, it stays there.” Erik Lambert
“A ballhawk that is a converted wide receiver, with an eye for the ball. Uncanny read and recognition skills that allows him to identify the receiver and quickly get to the ball at its highest point. Great hands and has the instincts of a wide receiver. Could be the next high draft pick from the Connecticut secondary.” Draft Blaster
7. Mavin Saunders, TE 6’ 4” 257. FSU
“Saunders was in on 61 passing plays in 2016, according to Pro Football Focus. He was targeted 14 times and had 10 catches for 182 yards, giving him the highest yards-per-target (13.0), yards-per-catch (18.2) and catch rate (71.4%) on the roster per SBNation’s Bill Connelly.” Noles247
7. Coleman Shelton, C 6’4” 299. Washington Huskies
“Anchor of one of the best offensive lines in the country, an experienced and smart interior offensive line prospect. Strong base and holds his ground when being set, can move defenders to make run games without the help of double teams. Excellent in pass protection with the length to use his arms to lock down defensive tackles.” Draftblaster scouting report.
Let's see what you've got...
