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Nick Saban did well on the first day of the draft, finding explosive athletes at value spots.
But what does round 4 and 7x3 have in store? Well, the phins have questions at LB and would like a guy who is a good 3-4 edge rusher type, they need to get younger at DT, and could use depth at WR, RB, and QB. So where will round 4 take us?
A couple of ideas:
1. Michael Robinson, QB/RB/WR Penn State
This guy is a pure athlete, with a good combination of size and speed. Has the potential to be a Randel El type guy who is simply a playmaker; the kind of guy that you can get the ball to in a variety of different ways. Saban could potentially add depth to three positions with this one selection. Mularky has a history of developing guys like this in to unique playmakers (i.e. Hines Ward, Randle El, Kordel Stewart). Problem is while Robinson has the ability to play all three positions, he never took many snaps in any one for very long, so it's difficult to project his pro position.
2. Reggie McNeil, QB/WR Texas A&M
Another gifted athlete, McNeil has tons of potential. A bit on the light side, coming in at about 6-2 195, he has superb speed and quickness, especially at the qb position. For a "raw" qb prospect with his type of athleticism, he runs his progressions well, looking to #2 and #3 if #1 is covered. Another playmaker type that could fill multiple voids with one pick, McNeil has the ability to contribute in a variety of ways. Reggie also took his college snaps as a passer and would probably be the easiest to "coach up" where he to stay at that position. That said, McNeil's mechanics are terrible. He has a Vince Young-type release, but at 6-2, not Young's 6-5. Furthermore, while he possesses a cannon for an arm, his accuracy flat out sucks, and would be the primary hindrance in his development.
3. William Kershaw OLB Maryland
Labeled with the dreaded "tweener" Kershaw's lack of ideal DE size (6-3, 241) puts OLB as the position he will most likely succeed in at the NFL level. Though a bit undersized, he has a constant motor and plays all out till the whistle (not unlike one Zack Thomas). Has quick feet, and attacks the ball-carrier on running plays; very good at disrupting, making the play at the point of attack. His speed (4.68 40) allows him to be successful in backside pursuit. With a combination of good instincts and sideline to sideline speed, he reacts and moves to the ball quickly. He does well in space, able to react well in zone coverage and make a play on the ball. Kershaw allows a bit too much space in man coverage, and would need significant development to prevent being a liability against the league's better TEs. Despite being productive in the college ranks, Kershaw will need to gain about 10 pounds and develop his coverage skills to be an every down LB.
These are some of the possibilities in the 4th. This is not all of them of course, as Saban most likely has some hidden gem out there that can start now and play every game of the season...
By the way, this is just one mans opinion, and I may (and probably have) left off "your" pick in the 4th. Feel free to add your opinions...
....now :dolphins:
But what does round 4 and 7x3 have in store? Well, the phins have questions at LB and would like a guy who is a good 3-4 edge rusher type, they need to get younger at DT, and could use depth at WR, RB, and QB. So where will round 4 take us?
A couple of ideas:
1. Michael Robinson, QB/RB/WR Penn State
This guy is a pure athlete, with a good combination of size and speed. Has the potential to be a Randel El type guy who is simply a playmaker; the kind of guy that you can get the ball to in a variety of different ways. Saban could potentially add depth to three positions with this one selection. Mularky has a history of developing guys like this in to unique playmakers (i.e. Hines Ward, Randle El, Kordel Stewart). Problem is while Robinson has the ability to play all three positions, he never took many snaps in any one for very long, so it's difficult to project his pro position.
2. Reggie McNeil, QB/WR Texas A&M
Another gifted athlete, McNeil has tons of potential. A bit on the light side, coming in at about 6-2 195, he has superb speed and quickness, especially at the qb position. For a "raw" qb prospect with his type of athleticism, he runs his progressions well, looking to #2 and #3 if #1 is covered. Another playmaker type that could fill multiple voids with one pick, McNeil has the ability to contribute in a variety of ways. Reggie also took his college snaps as a passer and would probably be the easiest to "coach up" where he to stay at that position. That said, McNeil's mechanics are terrible. He has a Vince Young-type release, but at 6-2, not Young's 6-5. Furthermore, while he possesses a cannon for an arm, his accuracy flat out sucks, and would be the primary hindrance in his development.
3. William Kershaw OLB Maryland
Labeled with the dreaded "tweener" Kershaw's lack of ideal DE size (6-3, 241) puts OLB as the position he will most likely succeed in at the NFL level. Though a bit undersized, he has a constant motor and plays all out till the whistle (not unlike one Zack Thomas). Has quick feet, and attacks the ball-carrier on running plays; very good at disrupting, making the play at the point of attack. His speed (4.68 40) allows him to be successful in backside pursuit. With a combination of good instincts and sideline to sideline speed, he reacts and moves to the ball quickly. He does well in space, able to react well in zone coverage and make a play on the ball. Kershaw allows a bit too much space in man coverage, and would need significant development to prevent being a liability against the league's better TEs. Despite being productive in the college ranks, Kershaw will need to gain about 10 pounds and develop his coverage skills to be an every down LB.
These are some of the possibilities in the 4th. This is not all of them of course, as Saban most likely has some hidden gem out there that can start now and play every game of the season...
By the way, this is just one mans opinion, and I may (and probably have) left off "your" pick in the 4th. Feel free to add your opinions...
....now :dolphins:
