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Never have I felt like I got every pick wrong before lol. Impossible to read this draft and how it is going to play out.
1) Shane Ray, OLB, Mizzou
I am pretty sure my lust for Ray couldnt be documented better on the internet. The only way I wont actually cry would be if hes taken before the steelers pick. If he is picked by the steelers real, genuine tears of joy shall flow....if hes passed by the steelers I will cry hateful tears. Ray instantly adds a pass rush element to the defense, even if he sits out on the PUP for 5 weeks It would be short sighted to pass on him because he cant play september football.
Other possibilities: Randy Gregory, Marcus Peters, Kevin Johnson, Eli Harold, Owa Odighizuwa, Maxx Williams
2) Eric Rowe, CB/S, Utah
I really like Rowe, hes a corner that hits very hard. He may end up being a FS but after looking at him for a while I do believe he can play CB, and that may actually be his best position. I dont think we are looking at a day one starter with him, but he doesnt need to be despite popular opinion that the defense needs to be blown up and have a ROTY hero on it. Good, physical player that can play bump and run and sit in zones as well. Honestly he may be long gone by now, but theres a possibility that the more "physically gifted" players like Byron Jones and Jalen Collins go first.
Other possibilities: Clive Walford, Jalen Collins, Byron Jones, Nate Orchard, Josh Shaw, Damarious Randall, Quinton Rollins
3) Lorenzo Mauldin, OLB, Louisville
Mauldin is a violent guy on the field...plays angry. Has some good quickness to him, quite stiff and didnt run fast but when you watch him he looks more like a speed rusher than his times would suggest. Really he is a solid, middle of the pack OLB prospect that has decent starter potential but probably isnt going to be a star. Extremely high character too for what it is worth.
Other possibilities: Markus Golden, Alex Carter, Jaquiski Tartt, David Cobb, TJ Yeldon, Stephon Diggs, Henry Anderson
4) Jeff Heuerman, TE, Ohio St.
Completely underused in Meyers offense and that is going to be a blessing for whoever gets him after he slides. He has soft hands and is a pretty good blocker. Could be an heir apparent to Heath. Really they arent dissimilar as players either.
Other possibilities: Doran Grant, Senquez Golson, Steven Nelson, Tre McBride, Sean Hickey
5) Ifo Ekpre-Olomu, CB, Oregon
Word is the injury is more serious than originally thought, he was walking around at the combine IIRC and while that is no indication of his ability to play football, the Lattimore-like comparisons might just be his camp trying to keep him out of the top 3 rounds so he can collect his $3 million in tax free insurance policy. All speculation though and probably misguided speculation at that.
6) Cody Prewitt, FS, Ole Miss
A demanding leader on the field, really kind of played a free lance role in 2013 but more disciplined in 2014. Pretty poor workouts but Ive heard he is a real student of the game when it comes to preparing. I think prior to his poor combine he could have been a second round pick as either a single high or two deep defender, hes not the type of safety you want manning up on a slot though. Ive heard the word soft thrown around with him and I dont see that....vs Bama he stones Yeldon in the open field and vs LSU he was quite literally everywhere.
6) Karlos Williams, RB, Florida State
Vinces younger brother, good size and speed, limited vision, nice depth though. Dont expect him to be a star RB but hes a guy that could be a reliable backup.
7) Audrey Walker, G, USC
Under the radar pick of a guard that was hurt for most of the season.
1) Shane Ray, OLB, Mizzou
I am pretty sure my lust for Ray couldnt be documented better on the internet. The only way I wont actually cry would be if hes taken before the steelers pick. If he is picked by the steelers real, genuine tears of joy shall flow....if hes passed by the steelers I will cry hateful tears. Ray instantly adds a pass rush element to the defense, even if he sits out on the PUP for 5 weeks It would be short sighted to pass on him because he cant play september football.
Other possibilities: Randy Gregory, Marcus Peters, Kevin Johnson, Eli Harold, Owa Odighizuwa, Maxx Williams
2) Eric Rowe, CB/S, Utah
I really like Rowe, hes a corner that hits very hard. He may end up being a FS but after looking at him for a while I do believe he can play CB, and that may actually be his best position. I dont think we are looking at a day one starter with him, but he doesnt need to be despite popular opinion that the defense needs to be blown up and have a ROTY hero on it. Good, physical player that can play bump and run and sit in zones as well. Honestly he may be long gone by now, but theres a possibility that the more "physically gifted" players like Byron Jones and Jalen Collins go first.
Other possibilities: Clive Walford, Jalen Collins, Byron Jones, Nate Orchard, Josh Shaw, Damarious Randall, Quinton Rollins
3) Lorenzo Mauldin, OLB, Louisville
Mauldin is a violent guy on the field...plays angry. Has some good quickness to him, quite stiff and didnt run fast but when you watch him he looks more like a speed rusher than his times would suggest. Really he is a solid, middle of the pack OLB prospect that has decent starter potential but probably isnt going to be a star. Extremely high character too for what it is worth.
Other possibilities: Markus Golden, Alex Carter, Jaquiski Tartt, David Cobb, TJ Yeldon, Stephon Diggs, Henry Anderson
4) Jeff Heuerman, TE, Ohio St.
Completely underused in Meyers offense and that is going to be a blessing for whoever gets him after he slides. He has soft hands and is a pretty good blocker. Could be an heir apparent to Heath. Really they arent dissimilar as players either.
Other possibilities: Doran Grant, Senquez Golson, Steven Nelson, Tre McBride, Sean Hickey
5) Ifo Ekpre-Olomu, CB, Oregon
Word is the injury is more serious than originally thought, he was walking around at the combine IIRC and while that is no indication of his ability to play football, the Lattimore-like comparisons might just be his camp trying to keep him out of the top 3 rounds so he can collect his $3 million in tax free insurance policy. All speculation though and probably misguided speculation at that.
6) Cody Prewitt, FS, Ole Miss
A demanding leader on the field, really kind of played a free lance role in 2013 but more disciplined in 2014. Pretty poor workouts but Ive heard he is a real student of the game when it comes to preparing. I think prior to his poor combine he could have been a second round pick as either a single high or two deep defender, hes not the type of safety you want manning up on a slot though. Ive heard the word soft thrown around with him and I dont see that....vs Bama he stones Yeldon in the open field and vs LSU he was quite literally everywhere.
6) Karlos Williams, RB, Florida State
Vinces younger brother, good size and speed, limited vision, nice depth though. Dont expect him to be a star RB but hes a guy that could be a reliable backup.
7) Audrey Walker, G, USC
Under the radar pick of a guard that was hurt for most of the season.
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