2017 Draft Prospects
 

I paid very little attention to college football this year so I just wanna know what you more knowledgeable folks know. Who are the best players coming out, who are the players you want the Skins to draft?

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Demarcus Walker is my favorite, but Solomon Thomas is pretty good also. I think both should be available around the time they pick, Thomas is getting more attention now though.

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Yea he is starting to get some attention but at pick 17 I dont think Solomon Thomas will be there.

He looks fairly monstrous in this video.

[url]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wl3EAGuIZLs[/url]

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Taco Charlton MICH, thats who I want in the 1st.

Montravious Adams is my 2nd option so far

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Jamal Adams.

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[quote=Evilgrin;1161910]Demarcus Walker is my favorite, but Solomon Thomas is pretty good also. I think both should be available around the time they pick, Thomas is getting more attention now though.[/quote]

Excellent answer, Thomas had 1 sack, several hurries, and 9 tackles in his bowl game. Before the game it appeared he would be available at # 17. It looks like a decent D line class, so a good one should be available.

The mock drafts are all over the place. And the combine has a big impact on picks, so it is still early.

Also will the new coach play a 4-3 ? Are they looking to replace Baker, or play next to him ? or a DE to replace Smith ?

Here is a good list;

[url=http://walterfootball.com/draft2017DE.php]WalterFootball.com: 2017 NFL Draft: Defensive End Rankings[/url]

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I like all the players everyone else above mentioned. I'd take any of them. Although, is Adams more of a SS type? If so we might not need him if Cravens is moving there. Or can he play FS too?

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[url=http://www.espn.com/nfl/draft2017/story/_/id/18435663/north-carolina-tar-heels-qb-mitch-trubisky-declares-nfl-draft]North Carolina Tar Heels QB Mitch Trubisky declares for NFL draft[/url]

Watched a little of him against FSU and was not impressed. People are saying he could go first overall? I dont see it. Switzer though from UNC.. guy's a baller

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here is a possible solution to the QB problem with pick #17

[url=http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/prospectrankings]NFL Draft - 2017 NFL Draft Prospects - CBSSports.com - NFLDraftScout.com[/url]

although winning the Power Ball lottery is more likely

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Watching Foster, Allen, and Williams played last night has me impressive with the Alabama defensive prospects. I really like both Foster and Allen.

I guess my dream top 5 right now are:

Foster
Thomas
Allen
Adams
Williams

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[url=http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/gallery/worst-draft-pick-bust-every-nfl-team-ryan-leaf-jamarcus-russell-112116]Every NFL team's worst draft pick ever | FOX Sports[/url]

I still have my shuler jersey

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Players I have watched that I want at some point in the draft (I realize at least two out of the three are very unlikely):

1. Dalvin Cook, FSU
2. Solomon Thomas, Stanford
3. Demarcus Walker, FSU

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[quote=Skinsfanatic;1162392]Players I have watched that I want at some point in the draft (I realize at least two out of the three are very unlikely):

1. Dalvin Cook, FSU
2. Solomon Thomas, Stanford
3. Demarcus Walker, FSU[/quote]

Cook may be there but we need Defense man, he is a guy that I'd love to have but it'll also depend on FA

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[quote=skinsfaninok;1162393]Cook may be there but we need Defense man, he is a guy that I'd love to have but it'll also depend on FA[/quote]

If we could get Cook in the first and Walker in the second, I would take that.

I know we need defense (desperately), but our red zone efficiency (and offense in general) improves 5x with Dalvin.

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Dalvin Cook is the best player in the draft. If he's there at 17, I'd jump all over him.

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[quote=Skinsfanatic;1162394]If we could get Cook in the first and Walker in the second, I would take that.

I know we need defense (desperately), but our red zone efficiency (and offense in general) improves 5x with Dalvin.[/quote]

Cook had 6 fumbles this year.... he is good, but we need defense

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[quote=Irrefutable;1162400]Cook had 6 fumbles this year.... he is good, but we need defense[/quote]

The defensive talent in the first round looks good so far. I also believe we need to go defense in the first round. I think we could still pick up a decent RB in the 3rd and 4th rounds. Maybe a Perine, Gallman, Foreman, or Conner.

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We are not taking a RB in the first round.
And I've had enough of RBs that fumble.

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With the holes they made for Kelley, even Cook couldn't find extra room. In fact, I imagine he'd find less since he's not as physical.

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[quote=TheMalcolmConnection;1162420]With the holes they made for Kelley, even Cook couldn't find extra room. In fact, I imagine he'd find less since he's not as physical.[/quote]

If we are looking for a good RB for later Rds, we could always look at Matt Dayes from NC State, as a Wolfpack fan, this may be somewhat a homer pick, but I think he has the potential to be a great NFL back.....first Rds need to focus completely on defense!

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I definitely watch a lot of ACC football too and if we're going to poach a back in the later rounds: James Conner. Dude is an absolute monster.

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He runs REALLY upright like Eddie George, but I haven't seen a more physical back in a long time.

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Malik McDowel
Solomon Thomas
Rueben Foster
Derek Barnett
OJ Howard
Carlos Watkins

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[quote=30gut;1162479]Malik McDowel
Solomon Thomas
Rueben Foster
Derek Barnett
OJ Howard
Carlos Watkins[/quote]

What about the 2 young safety prospects?

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[quote=Chico23231;1162487]What about the 2 young safety prospects?[/quote]Adams and Hooker are studs but i think they'll be long gone by pick 17.

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I'm a fan of OJ Howard. Similar to Reed in that he's too big and physical for safeties and too athletic for linebackers. Love his run after catch skills. The one game I really watched him in besides highlight videos was Auburn and he threw some nice really blocks in that game, so he's not just a pass catcher. But I dunno how consistent his blocking is, he had a whiff or two as well

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[quote=TheMalcolmConnection;1162428]I definitely watch a lot of ACC football too and if we're going to poach a back in the later rounds: James Conner. Dude is an absolute monster.[/quote]

if Connor passes a thorough physical, I would consider him in the 5th round.... even if you use him solely in short yardage / goal line situations he would be very valuable

I can see 2 RBs being drafted

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[quote=30gut;1162490]Adams and Hooker are studs but i think they'll be long gone by pick 17.[/quote]

Word. Probably right.

The 2 RBs are hype?

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Foxsports.com mock draft

[I]DeShaun Watson - QB - Clemson

This totally depends on how contract negotiations go with Kirk Cousin, obviously, but if Cousins is franchise tagged for a second year or signs elsewhere, Watson, who showed a lot of guts in the National Championship Game, would be a great fit here.

(Washington could also go with Jabrill Peppers in this spot — there are few teams that could assimilate him easily, and Jay Gruden’s team is one of them.)

Needs: Safety, linebacker, defensive line, running back[/I]


Thoughts?

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[quote=Alvin Walton;1162413]We are not taking a RB in the first round.
And I've had enough of RBs that fumble.[/quote]

I'm a FSU fan, I've seen a lot of Cook. He's a freaking game changer. Best player in the draft if you ask me. He doesn't have fumbling problems. Just YouTube the Orange Bowl and watch him turn 3rd and 21 into a 71 yard run and 1 inch away from a TD. If we have Cousins locked up and he's there at 17 I'd cry if we didn't get him. And it's not like it's not a position of need. We need another back.

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[quote=CarolinaRedskin;1162669]Foxsports.com mock draft

[I]DeShaun Watson - QB - Clemson

This totally depends on how contract negotiations go with Kirk Cousin, obviously, but if Cousins is franchise tagged for a second year or signs elsewhere, Watson, who showed a lot of guts in the National Championship Game, would be a great fit here.

(Washington could also go with Jabrill Peppers in this spot — there are few teams that could assimilate him easily, and Jay Gruden’s team is one of them.)

Needs: Safety, linebacker, defensive line, running back[/I]


Thoughts?[/quote]

If we let Cousins go and Watson is there at 17 we have to take him. He's underrated if you ask me. He's a winner. Winners are good for the QB position.

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[url=http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/nfl-mock-draft-browns-take-two-defensive-stars-after-hiring-new-coordinator/]NFL Mock Draft: Browns take two defensive stars after hiring new coordinator - CBSSports.com[/url]

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[quote=budw38;1162693][url=http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/nfl-mock-draft-browns-take-two-defensive-stars-after-hiring-new-coordinator/]NFL Mock Draft: Browns take two defensive stars after hiring new coordinator - CBSSports.com[/url][/quote]

For our sake, I like that mock.
But then RG!!! starts for Cleveland next year?

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[quote=sdskinsfan2001;1162689]I'm a FSU fan, I've seen a lot of Cook. He's a freaking game changer. Best player in the draft if you ask me. He doesn't have fumbling problems. Just YouTube the Orange Bowl and watch him turn 3rd and 21 into a 71 yard run and 1 inch away from a TD. If we have Cousins locked up and he's there at 17 I'd cry if we didn't get him. And it's not like it's not a position of need. We need another back.[/quote]


Cook is a beast. No doubt about that and I believe he could boost our running game. He has a great attitude and plays hard every down but in my opinion, there so much rich defensive talent in the first round and I don't see how we can afford not to take a defensive talent in the first round. I think the defensive line and secondary has to be our two biggest needs to fill in the first two or three rounds.

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[quote=sdskinsfan2001;1162690]If we let Cousins go and Watson is there at 17 we have to take him. He's underrated if you ask me. He's a winner. Winners are good for the QB position.[/quote]

Kinda similar to what I said responding to your Cook comment. I think we should be thinking defense but if we don't have Cousins' then that might change the whole mind set of what we will need in the first round.

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[quote=CarolinaRedskin;1162718]Kinda similar to what I said responding to your Cook comment. I think we should be thinking defense but if we don't have Cousins' then that might change the whole mind set of what we will need in the first round.[/quote]

There are definitely arguments to going defense at 17. But if either of those guys are there they'd be the BPA at that point.

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FWIW reportedly Alabama OLB/DE Tim Williams failed several drug tests..... his stock is dropping.

Yet he played in the NCAA championship game

[url=http://deadspin.com/where-did-alabama-linebacker-tim-williams-get-that-weed-1787248111]Where Did Alabama Linebacker Tim Williams Get That Weed? He Got It From, Uh, Brandon Chicken[/url]

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[quote=Irrefutable;1162761]FWIW reportedly Alabama OLB/DE Tim Williams failed several drug tests..... his stock is dropping.

Yet he played in the NCAA championship game

[url=http://deadspin.com/where-did-alabama-linebacker-tim-williams-get-that-weed-1787248111]Where Did Alabama Linebacker Tim Williams Get That Weed? He Got It From, Uh, Brandon Chicken[/url][/quote]

LOL he told the officer he was holding it for Brandon Chicken. Oh man I wish I was with him when he told the officer that...Id be on the ground rolling. lol

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[quote=Irrefutable;1162761]FWIW reportedly Alabama OLB/DE Tim Williams failed several drug tests..... his stock is dropping.

Yet he played in the NCAA championship game

[url=http://deadspin.com/where-did-alabama-linebacker-tim-williams-get-that-weed-1787248111]Where Did Alabama Linebacker Tim Williams Get That Weed? He Got It From, Uh, Brandon Chicken[/url][/quote]Sounds like Randy Gregory. Pass.

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Solomon Thomas should be the pick....unless you have to trade up to get him

[url]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qoJP2nFFH_k[/url]