Maelstrom787
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This is from a mock simulator. I generally do these quite a bit and try out different trades - not because the trade model is realistic, but because picking from different selections forces me to evaluate different boards and cycle through researching prospects at each juncture. This is better, for me, than just going down a big board and throwing darts at it to see who I'll watch. These simulators are an exercise in learning the class top to bottom, and formatting that as an exercise where you're actually making the draft decisions really pushes you to get a feel for the board.
I won't touch too much on Johnny Newton or Joe Milton. Those guys are pretty high profile.
Junior Colson fits what we're looking to do. He's about as close to a classic linebacker as you'll get in this draft, but he's not a dinosaur. He's got speed, can tackle, and is savvy in coverage. Can carry routes when he needs to. Already familiar with Mac.
Marshawn Kneeland is a prospect they've already met with. Kneeland is a guy I think a lot of teams will want to keep low-profile but is coveted. He's that scheme versatile type of dude every team could use. We're talking a really thick 270 with decent enough length who can play inside and out. He can rush from 2, 3, or 4pt stances and is a plus in run defense. You need that type of chess piece on your line. He'd potentially have a Clowney-esque type of role over time.
Mike Sainristil has future stud nickel back written all over him. He's agile, he's scrappy, he's a bit short but with pretty solid arm/wingspan length, and again, already familiar with Mac. This is one of the guys I see as a very likely pick for us, and he fills a need. Makes too much sense.
Malik Washington is special. He is really, really, really underrated. Not a burner, but he's agile and extremely productive. His obvious comp is Deebo - his YAC ability is downright special. He reaches near top speed extremely suddenly, making him a fantastic fit for WR screens. He finds the soft spots in zone and I absolutely cannot explain the way he evades tackles. He just bounces off of them. Befuddles defenders. I feel strongly about him.
LaDarius Henderson is a questionable prospect. He's sloppy, but he's got a lot of play experience and his physicality is enticing. Ideal body for guard and has the length to be a swing tackle. I see him as a Jamarco Jones type of pick, and we kind of need a Jamarco type with Abe's knee and a lack of guard depth. He needs coaching but in the fifth round, I'm looking for potential and depth, not immediate starters.
Tip Reiman is 6'5", 270, runs a 4.64 with a 1.55 10yd split, has good agility testing, put up 28 reps on the bench, and he blocks like a son of a bitch. The pass game upside is limited unless he takes a big step in that regard, but you're getting a minimum of a depth tight end who can block his ass off. That's a sixth rounder who can contribute immediately, especially if you're utilizing 21/12/13 personnel. Adept Y tight end who could improve any of those personnel groups day 1 and blocks well both inline and out of the backfield. Tip Reiman is a tight end, but he's a pick more for the run game than the passing attack. Retain a tight end, draft a tight end, sign a tight end. That's my take.
Sincere Haynesworth is an undersized center for Tulane. Either 6'1" or 6'2". Fifth year senior who did a lot well for the Green Wave. He's smart, savvy, a leader, a guy with a great work ethic, and is well-respected. I'd love to bring him in because I've liked the limited film I've watched of him. There's some possible upside there.
