2026 Adopt-a-Rookie

[SocialParasite]

That time of year again. Post your adopt-a-rookie here.

Mine is Julian Neal.

 

[HagFaithful]

I'm going Beau Stephens to supplant Bradford.

 

[Natethegreat]

I'm picking Price because we are going to need him to be good.

 

[GemCity]

Bud Clark as I think he’s going to be the first of the rooks to smack people around.

 

[RehireMora]

Beau by a mile, he will be the steal of the draft.

In his Senior year, he had zero sacks and hits on his QB, with only 4 pressures. (600+ snaps)
Team Captain Sophomore, Junior and Senior year.

PFF #1 at pass blocking (out of 686 eligible guards)

PFF #3 overall at guard (out of 686 eligible guards)

Bradford, get your Wendy's apron ready, thanks for your time!

 

[MoldyPurpleMayo]

Bud Clark, easily. I think he's going to look like a steal in the future and he's going to be like a pinball knocking people around and plucking the ball right out of the air. Yeah, definitely Bud Clark.

 

[XxxZagnutxxX]

I voted for Beau Stephens but now that we've signed UDFA Aidan Hubbard, I've changed my mind even though he's not on the voting list.

 

[TwilightError]

Beau Stephens. Angry and nasty.

 

[Atradees]

Beau Stephen's is my adopt a pro bowl rookie. I didn't find him I just watched his tape after a top 30 visit. His PFF grades are also insanely high. I liked trading draft capital from 27 to aquire him. I believe PFSN draft site had him as a 4th rounder. A solid A pick in that range we have Capitol from comp picks next year and our right guard is coming do for an extention soon. I noticed the coach and John didn't commit to his starting at any one position. They maybe expected shade. The adopt a rookie is something I look forward to every year. No doubt Jadarian will be a force to be reckoned with. Beau is my under the radar type guy.

 

[Jac]

Beau Stephen's is my adopt a pro bowl rookie. I didn't find him I just watched his tape after a top 30 visit. His PFF grades are also insanely high. I liked trading draft capital from 27 to aquire him. I believe PFSN draft site had him as a 4th rounder. A solid A pick in that range we have Capitol from comp picks next year and our right guard is coming do for an extention soon. I noticed the coach and John didn't commit to his starting at any one position. They maybe expected shade. The adopt a rookie is something I look forward to every year. No doubt Jadarian will be a force to be reckoned with. Beau is my under the radar type guy.

The move back into the fifth and selection of Beau Stephens was pure "Howie Roseman".

 

[glenwo2]

I voted for Price because....obvious reasons.

 

[Wsumatt1982]

I put Clark. Wanted to go price but too obvious. I’ll bet he’s a candidate for offensive ROY though. Clark is just going to come in and light it up though

 

[CostaRicaHawk]

Taking the easy one this year.

 

[pmedic920]

I’m all in on the TCU kid.

 

[Chevy]

I'll switch it up and go with the big man Deven Easter. He has great size and length. He looks surprisingly agile for his size. I think his best fit is mainly at DE on our 3-4 defense, but of course also see some reps at NT. I think he definitely makes the team, and can develop into a good starter by his second year.

Look at the big man move in drills...

 

[HawkRiderFan]

I would that this site overall are very much "ball knoweers" when a 4th round guard is leading the vote.

 

[glenwo2]

I'll switch it up and go with the big man Deven Easter. He has great size and length. He looks surprisingly agile for his size. I think his best fit is mainly at DE on our 3-4 defense, but of course also see some reps at NT. I think he definitely makes the team, and can develop into a good starter by his second year.

Look at the big man move in drills...

Should've drafted Logan Fano instead.

But Deven's here so I hope he works out for us. Go Hawks.

 

[Chevy]

Should've drafted Logan Fano instead.

But Deven's here so I hope he works out for us. Go Hawks.

If he were the better prospect then JS would have. I get it, it would have been nice to draft a pass rusher somewhere in the draft.

 

[glenwo2]

If he were the better prospect then JS would have. I get it, it would have been nice to draft a pass rusher somewhere in the draft.

Well I saw they signed one (an undrafted one) in Free Agency just now.

 

[Chevy]

Well I saw they signed one (an undrafted one) in Free Agency just now.

Yeah, I posted his signing yesterday in UDFA signings thead.