Adopt-a-Rookie (2024 Edition)

[GetNjigbaWithIt]

Which rookie are you adopting?

I'm going with AJ Barner.

 

[FortWorthSeahawk]

My adopt a rookie last year didn't get to play (McIntosh) so I'm wary of heading another bandwagon...but I'll start the DJ James fanclub. Think he'll be able to find a good fit within the new scheme.

 

[MyrtleHawk]

I've gotta go with Knight. As mentioned in another thread, he was hand-picked by Mike Macdonald himself so that's really saying something.

 

[Zybot]

AJ. Going to be watching with a lot of curiosity as to his development. Haynes you my backup.

 

[Wsumatt1982]

Knight. I know the coach is extremely high on him so I shall be too

 

[CostaRicaHawk]

I am going with Knight. I think he is going to be good.

 

[Scout]

DJ James.

Auburn has a recent history of putting out tall scrappy DBs that translate well into the pros (eg Jamal Dean). Size is the main concern with DJ James from my view but he has the frame to add at least 10 lbs without losing his speed IMO.

Pritchett has the better height/weight combo but both players have upside like when the Bucs drafted Carlton Davis('18) and Jamal Dean('19).

So Pritchett's frame is closer to Carlton Davis while DJ James is closer to J. Dean. Ironically their play mirror each player I am comparing to them respectively.

But they are not just "zone" corners as they can play m2m and press which is a nice bonus with both of them.

 

[GemCity]

Murphy…hard to say that about our top picks. I think the “feel good” part about adopting a rookie threads is taking an underdog and watching him pan out.

But, damn I love this Murphy kid.

 

[MagnificentSeven]

Michael Jarrell for me. After taking UDFA George Fant back in the day, I seem to have an affinity for overlooked, but athletic, Tackle Prospects. Listen to his news conference on Youtube, extremely well spoken, high character, loyal. Would love to see him develop into a solid starter in the lineup. Just like Fant, he was a basketball player as well that converted to Football, so a lot of raw athleticism. Young man not only got his degree, but also earned his MBA.

 

[12forlife]

I have a gut feeling that AJ pans out to be a solid all around TE, similar to a George Kittle. Best blocking TE in the Draft, he is a better receiver then given credit. I could see him being a border pro bowler in a couple years. I'm going a little more underdog with AJ. I believe Murphy & Haynes will be studs for the Hawks.

 

[McGruff]

Which rookie are you adopting?

I'm going with AJ Barner.

I got vibes with Barner too. Same feelings I had about John Carlson.

 

[McGruff]

Michael Jarrell for me. After taking UDFA George Fant back in the day, I seem to have an affinity for overlooked, but athletic, Tackle Prospects. Listen to his news conference on Youtube, extremely well spoken, high character, loyal. Would love to see him develop into a solid starter in the lineup. Just like Fant, he was a basketball player as well that converted to Football, so a lot of raw athleticism. Young man not only got his degree, but also earned his MBA.

He is cool too. Just man handled (literally) his level of competition

 

[SeaWolv]

Which rookie are you adopting?

I'm going with AJ Barner.

Me too!

 

[hawkfan68]

I've got two - Sataoa Laumea and, like many others, Byron Murphy II.

 

[McGruff]

Interesting that so many like Knight. He and James are my picks for most like to not make the 2025 roster.

 

[seabowl]

Laumea for me

 

[AROS]

Knight for me.

 

[Appyhawk]

I picked Murphy before we even drafted him so I'll side step that one in favor of Knight just because of the mountain he has to climb and because of how much we need a young guy to blossom at that position.

 

[nanomoz]

I've got to go with Laumea. I bet he ends up a solid starting guard or center in this league.

 

[McGruff]

Knight for me.

That’s so weird, but I hope you guys are picking the right guy!