Alright bros, time for you guys to guru it up. We'll do another one of this threads post Combine and probably one right before the draft. Let's hear your realisting top 5 choices for our first rounder based on NOW as a lot can change. Feel free to put any information you have on said player and why you want him. Also be realistic.
To start us off here's my list 5 to 1...
5.Eddie Goldman DT, Florida State
Goldman has been Walter Football's choice for our first rounder for a few weeks. I know most have discussed Danny Shelton (also a decent choice) but Goldman is currently ranked slightly a head of him on some draft boards. Goldman did a nice job filling in for the departed Timmy Jernigan. With how our DL got shredded in the run game the second half of the season, DT should be in consideration. Yet to declare
4.Shaq Thompson LB, Washington
Shaq Thompson is my man crush of the draft (though he has yet to declare). Thompson came to Washington as a safety, and as he has grown into his body he has switched to linebacker. Still raw as a player, but he's very athletic even getting snaps at runningback. Small speedy LB, that is still learning but has a very high ceiling. If/When he declares he'll skyrocket up the board with great workouts.
3.DaVante Parker WR, Louisville
Teddy Bridgewater's top target while he was in Louisville. A foot injury limited Parker to 7 games this year, but when he was in he made a difference. Parker is one of many really good big WRs. Great route runner, and good hands. Would be an instant hit on the outside in our offense.
2.Trae Waynes CB, Michigan State
With injuries and character issues to other CBs, Trae Waynes jumps to the top corner on my board. And as dirty as I feel giving love to a Spartan, Waynes would be a welcome addition to our secondary. Courtland Finnegan faded as the season went on plus he and Grimes aren't getting any younger. While Jamar Taylor has flashed some talent, he needs to stay on the field longer and his potential should not stop us from addressing a weakness. Waynes has been coached up by two great defensive minds in Mark D'Antoni and Pat Narduzzi. Will test very well
1.Kevin White WR, West Virginia
White at 14 is just in the realm of being realistic right now, after the Senior Bowl and Combine it may be a pipedream. We need size at the skills positions... or at least someone that plays big. The West Virginia offense is designed to get big plays, so there are legit questions about White. Still, he fits what we are missing on our offense.
I'll add videos on these players later, but as of right now that's my top 5 for us. I fully expect a lot to change by draft time.
To start us off here's my list 5 to 1...
5.Eddie Goldman DT, Florida State
Goldman has been Walter Football's choice for our first rounder for a few weeks. I know most have discussed Danny Shelton (also a decent choice) but Goldman is currently ranked slightly a head of him on some draft boards. Goldman did a nice job filling in for the departed Timmy Jernigan. With how our DL got shredded in the run game the second half of the season, DT should be in consideration. Yet to declare
4.Shaq Thompson LB, Washington
Shaq Thompson is my man crush of the draft (though he has yet to declare). Thompson came to Washington as a safety, and as he has grown into his body he has switched to linebacker. Still raw as a player, but he's very athletic even getting snaps at runningback. Small speedy LB, that is still learning but has a very high ceiling. If/When he declares he'll skyrocket up the board with great workouts.
3.DaVante Parker WR, Louisville
Teddy Bridgewater's top target while he was in Louisville. A foot injury limited Parker to 7 games this year, but when he was in he made a difference. Parker is one of many really good big WRs. Great route runner, and good hands. Would be an instant hit on the outside in our offense.
2.Trae Waynes CB, Michigan State
With injuries and character issues to other CBs, Trae Waynes jumps to the top corner on my board. And as dirty as I feel giving love to a Spartan, Waynes would be a welcome addition to our secondary. Courtland Finnegan faded as the season went on plus he and Grimes aren't getting any younger. While Jamar Taylor has flashed some talent, he needs to stay on the field longer and his potential should not stop us from addressing a weakness. Waynes has been coached up by two great defensive minds in Mark D'Antoni and Pat Narduzzi. Will test very well
1.Kevin White WR, West Virginia
White at 14 is just in the realm of being realistic right now, after the Senior Bowl and Combine it may be a pipedream. We need size at the skills positions... or at least someone that plays big. The West Virginia offense is designed to get big plays, so there are legit questions about White. Still, he fits what we are missing on our offense.
I'll add videos on these players later, but as of right now that's my top 5 for us. I fully expect a lot to change by draft time.
