In yesterdays article, I gave you a list of 10 guys I really like in this draft class.
QB Trey Lance, North Dakota State
WR Dyami Brown, UNC
CB Asante Samuel Jr., Florida State
LB Labril Cox, LSU
LB/S Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, Notre Dame
CB Tay Gowan, UCF
TE Pat Freiermuth, Penn State
WR Amon-Ra St. Brown, USC
EDGE Joe Tryon, Washington
OT Penei Sewell, Oregon
A lot of you commented below with a list of your guys, and it was great to see how everyone has certain players they really like.
Let’s keep that conversation rolling today and into the weekend!
If you want to to make it more fun – since I know everyone is dying to tell me how I’m wrong – give me one guy on my list you like and one guy you don’t like. I’ll do the same for your lists.
7 days until the 2021 NFL Draft. Let’s talk, debate, and have fun!
Hard to argue with your list. They are all solid but I would say Cox or Lance are my bottom 2. Cox did prove he belongs jumping to the SEC but outside of the top backers hes in the next tier.
Lance I like but as a Packer fan and getting Love last year the QBs dont interest me haha
My list
1 Farley. If the med checks out hes going to be special. Everything you want in a CB. Please fall
I'm a UGA fan and I have a huge bias, so I'm going to not pick any Dawgs for my list.
1. Javonte Williams (He's my favorite back in the class and I really hope he ends up in ATL at 35).
2. Kyle Pitts (The only way I'd be really happy with the Falcons not trading back is if we take Pitts at 4).
3. Andre Cisco (I know there's an injury red flag, but the guy is just a turnover machine).
4. Trevon Moehrig (I feel like he's pretty much a guaranteed playmaker at the next level. Hard to imagine him not at least being an above average starter).
5. DeVonta Smith (Pretty much everybody has Chase and Waddle higher, but I just think Smith has the "it" factor. A really special player, and I don't think his weight will matter).
6. Caleb Farley (Another injury red flag guy, but if he stays healthy he's just an absolute stud. I really hope he can stay on the field).
7. Jabril Cox (I can see him being kind of a poor-man's Isaiah Simmons. I hope he ends up with a defense that will use him in fun and creative ways).
8. Derrick Barnes (I just think he's going to be a steal in later rounds. He'll be a starter and an impact player).
9. Marco Wilson (He really wowed on his pro day and I think he'll be another Day 3 steal).
10. Josh Imatorbhebhe (This one is a total wildcard and I don't know if he will ever be an impact player, but for some reason I'm really drawn to him as a prospect. Feel free to roast me for this).
Player I like from your list: Trey Lance
He's my #3 QB after Lawrence and Fields (I'm kind of a Wilson skeptic) and I wouldn't be too upset if the Falcons took him at 4.
Player I don't like from your list: Asante Samuel Jr.
I think I have him as either my 8th or 9th CB on my list. I could be way off base here, but there's just a bunch of other guys I like more.
1. Creed Humphery (Definitely a first-round player but I see he's not included in every mock)
2. Zaven Collins (Top-20 player)
3. Trey Sermon (Tough runner, capable pass catcher, he can ball I just wish he was a bit faster)
4. Rhamondre Stevenson (Notice the Oklahoma bias yet? But for real, his legs never stop moving, he's going to move constantly the chains with his power and find a spot in the NFL, would love to see him in Tennessee or a similar scheme)
5. Amari Rodgers (Don't overthink it, draft good players even if they're short)
6. Tommy Tremble (He'll make an instant impact on teams that use H-backs like San Fran or Baltimore)
7. Micah Parsons (He's a top 5 player, I don't understand why he's sliding to the teen and twenties)
8. Azeez Ojulari (Has the arm length, size, and speed to succeed at the NFL, he's so young he can only get better barring injuries)
9. Tre Brown (Another Oklahoma kid, had to get him in there. He's a less-physical Janoris Jenkins to me, my friend called him "Rabbit" and I think that's perfect. He can be overly aggressive and needs to be coached up, but he's always around the ball. As a mid-round pick he's high-risk high-reward.)
10. Kenneth Gainwell (He almost lost his brother to a stroke and lost four family members to COVID-19 per The Athletic. Left as a redshirt sophomore who opted out of the 2020 season [assumingly because he realizes not every day is guaranteed and wants to help take care of his family, but that's just an assumption from me]. I just want the best for the guy and hope he has a spot in the NFL for years to come.)
Talanoa Hufanga is a guy I really enjoy watching on tape, but I haven't seen him rated higher than a third round pick and some people have him as a 4th or 5th round guy. Seems like a great player as a run support safety that can play in the box on passing downs.
Jaelon Darden is also an interesting guy to me. With how much some teams use jet motion, he seems like a perfect gadget player that could get a handful of touches a game and keep defenses on their toes if used the right way.
Avery Williams
1. Rondale Moore (homer pick, but Boiler Up)
2. Micah Parsons (Think it'll be interesting how high or how much he slides, have no idea which one it will be)
3. Levi Onwuzurike (just curious to see where the DTs go in this draft)
4. Chaz Surratt (interesting to see how he goes from former QB to full-time LB)
5. Baron Browning (seems to be guys that really like him, but want to see where he gets picked)
6. Jayson Oweh (athlete vs production argument)
7. Mac Jones (so much hate, but think he will be a guy with a long career)
8. Kellen Mond (Is he Dak or is his Conner Cook?)
9. Derrick Barnes (Boiler up again)
10. Quinn Meinerz (rooting for any lineman that lets his belly hang out)
Hard to argue with your list. They are all solid but I would say Cox or Lance are my bottom 2. Cox did prove he belongs jumping to the SEC but outside of the top backers hes in the next tier.
Lance I like but as a Packer fan and getting Love last year the QBs dont interest me haha
My list
1 Farley. If the med checks out hes going to be special. Everything you want in a CB. Please fall
2 Joe Tryon
3 Brady Christensen
4 Landon Young. Love this dude
5 Trill Williams. More as a S
6 D'Wayne Eskridge
7 Rodarius Williams. Why isnt he talked about?
8 Javian Hawkins
9 Quinn Meinerz
10 Marquez Stevenson
Travis Etienne. I’ve always been a big fan of his.
1. Ja’marr Chase (Rummel Raiders)
2. Ar'Darius Washington (Honey Badger)
3. Terrace Marshal Jr. (Humble Greatness)
4. Milton Williams (Freaky Athlete)
5. Elijah Moore (Will be super productive in any scheme)
6. Trill Williams (All name team, will outplay where he is drafted)
6. Jabril Cox (LBU)
7. Jaycee Horn (Will have a cellphone at every game for pick six)
8. Travis Etienne (Kamara playstyle)
9. JOK (Joker that will be able to play free and if gets NFL schemes down will be a defensive menace)
10. Kelvin Joseph (take away distractions from this kid and he will be a lockdown corner)
1. Javonte Williams (really hoping he goes to the Jets at 34, think he can carry the load)
2. Elijah Molden (I think this guy can be a secondary Swiss Army knife at the next level, hope he goes somewhere with an inventive DC)
3. Zaven Collins (I sought out Tulsa games for this guy. Game breaker.)
4. Creed Humphrey (Steelers should be taking this guy round 1 to replace Pouncey)
5. Deonte Brown (Please, please, please put him next to Becton and just form the biggest wall of pancakes)
6. Brevin Jordan (I actually think he’s TE2 and can become a more athletic version of Jonnu Smith)
7. Jaycee Horn (CB1 in my book)
8. Jevon Holland (will also add great return value)
9. D’Wayne Eskridge (the next great MAC WR in the NFL)
10. Victor Dimukeje (all the attention went to Rumph but I think Dimukeje will be the better pro)
For me, in no particular order
1) Azeez Ojulari, EDGE, Georgia
2) Ben Cleveland, iOL, Georgia
3) Jaylen Waddle, WR, Alabama
4) Kwity Paye, EDGE, Michigan
5) Ronnie Perkins, EDGE, Oklahoma
6) Kadarius Toney, WR, Florida
7) Teven Jenkins, OL, Oklahoma State
8) Pete Werner, ILB, OSU
9) Patrick Jones, EDGE, Pitt
10) Jonathan Adams, WR, Arkansas State
I'm a UGA fan and I have a huge bias, so I'm going to not pick any Dawgs for my list.
1. Javonte Williams (He's my favorite back in the class and I really hope he ends up in ATL at 35).
2. Kyle Pitts (The only way I'd be really happy with the Falcons not trading back is if we take Pitts at 4).
3. Andre Cisco (I know there's an injury red flag, but the guy is just a turnover machine).
4. Trevon Moehrig (I feel like he's pretty much a guaranteed playmaker at the next level. Hard to imagine him not at least being an above average starter).
5. DeVonta Smith (Pretty much everybody has Chase and Waddle higher, but I just think Smith has the "it" factor. A really special player, and I don't think his weight will matter).
6. Caleb Farley (Another injury red flag guy, but if he stays healthy he's just an absolute stud. I really hope he can stay on the field).
7. Jabril Cox (I can see him being kind of a poor-man's Isaiah Simmons. I hope he ends up with a defense that will use him in fun and creative ways).
8. Derrick Barnes (I just think he's going to be a steal in later rounds. He'll be a starter and an impact player).
9. Marco Wilson (He really wowed on his pro day and I think he'll be another Day 3 steal).
10. Josh Imatorbhebhe (This one is a total wildcard and I don't know if he will ever be an impact player, but for some reason I'm really drawn to him as a prospect. Feel free to roast me for this).
Player I like from your list: Trey Lance
He's my #3 QB after Lawrence and Fields (I'm kind of a Wilson skeptic) and I wouldn't be too upset if the Falcons took him at 4.
Player I don't like from your list: Asante Samuel Jr.
I think I have him as either my 8th or 9th CB on my list. I could be way off base here, but there's just a bunch of other guys I like more.
1. Trey Lance (homer pick)
2. Rashod Bateman (UMN grad so gotta support my guy)
3. Teven Jenkins (love this kid’s mean streak)
4. Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah (athleticism for days 👀)
5. Benjamin St-Juste (great length and a helluva redemption story)
6. Penei Sewell (his tape is simply fun to watch)
7. Jaycee Horn (I’ll take him over Surtain 10/10 times — love his attitude)
8. Walker Little (interested to see where he lands, great athleticism)
9. Jaelan Phillips (in a weak EDGE class, I think he’s head and shoulders above the next guy)
10. Ar’darius Washington (small dude that packs a big punch — I’ll gladly take him in my Vikings secondary)
1. Landon Dickerson
2. Trey Lance
3. JOK
4. Najee Harris
5. Kellen Mond
6. Sam Cosmi
7. Elijah Moore (love them Ole Miss receivers)
8. Cam McGrone
9. Asante Samuel Jr
10. Rashawn Slater
1. Creed Humphery (Definitely a first-round player but I see he's not included in every mock)
2. Zaven Collins (Top-20 player)
3. Trey Sermon (Tough runner, capable pass catcher, he can ball I just wish he was a bit faster)
4. Rhamondre Stevenson (Notice the Oklahoma bias yet? But for real, his legs never stop moving, he's going to move constantly the chains with his power and find a spot in the NFL, would love to see him in Tennessee or a similar scheme)
5. Amari Rodgers (Don't overthink it, draft good players even if they're short)
6. Tommy Tremble (He'll make an instant impact on teams that use H-backs like San Fran or Baltimore)
7. Micah Parsons (He's a top 5 player, I don't understand why he's sliding to the teen and twenties)
8. Azeez Ojulari (Has the arm length, size, and speed to succeed at the NFL, he's so young he can only get better barring injuries)
9. Tre Brown (Another Oklahoma kid, had to get him in there. He's a less-physical Janoris Jenkins to me, my friend called him "Rabbit" and I think that's perfect. He can be overly aggressive and needs to be coached up, but he's always around the ball. As a mid-round pick he's high-risk high-reward.)
10. Kenneth Gainwell (He almost lost his brother to a stroke and lost four family members to COVID-19 per The Athletic. Left as a redshirt sophomore who opted out of the 2020 season [assumingly because he realizes not every day is guaranteed and wants to help take care of his family, but that's just an assumption from me]. I just want the best for the guy and hope he has a spot in the NFL for years to come.)
Trey Lance
Najee Harris
Javonte Williams
Ja’Marr Chase
Rashod Bateman
Terrace Marshall
Penei Sewell
Landon Dickerson
Quinn Meinerez
Azeez Ojulari
Jaelan Phillips
Levi Onwuzurike
Milton Williams
Jamin Davis
Jabrill Cox
Tyson Campbell
Elijah Molden
Your number 2 guy right there, Dyami Brown...boy that kid can fly. Really think he's going under the radar. As for other guys:
- Teven Jenkins
- Jaelan Phillips
- JOK
- Kellen Mond
- Javian Hawkins
- Tyson Campbell
1. Trey Lance
2. Justin Fields
3. Amari Rodgers
4. Kelvin Joseph
5. Kenny Gainwell
6. D’Wayne Eskridge
7. Demetric Felton
8. Kadarius Toney
9. Micah Parsons
10. Brevin Jordan
Talanoa Hufanga is a guy I really enjoy watching on tape, but I haven't seen him rated higher than a third round pick and some people have him as a 4th or 5th round guy. Seems like a great player as a run support safety that can play in the box on passing downs.
Jaelon Darden is also an interesting guy to me. With how much some teams use jet motion, he seems like a perfect gadget player that could get a handful of touches a game and keep defenses on their toes if used the right way.