2017 Draft Prospects

[Chico23231]

T.J. Watt visit speaks to Washington Redskins' desire to aid pass rush - Washington Redskins Blog- ESPN

Tj watts...thoughts on this guy?

[skinsfaninok]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

T.J. Watt visit speaks to Washington Redskins' desire to aid pass rush - Washington Redskins Blog- ESPN

Tj watts...thoughts on this guy?

haven't heard much about him

[KI Skins Fan]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

T.J. Watt visit speaks to Washington Redskins' desire to aid pass rush - Washington Redskins Blog- ESPN

Tj watts...thoughts on this guy?

PFF Scouting Report on him:

Name: T.J. Watt

School: Wisconsin

Position fit: Edge defender in either a 4-3 or a 3-4

Stats to know: Went from 12 pressures as a sophomore to 56 pressures as a junior.

What he does best:

Closes extremely well in space. Great ability to finish plays.
Plays violently versus run and pass. Attacks pullers and kick out blocks instead of waiting for them to come to him.
Has good initial pop despite slender build. Won’t get moved off line of scrimmage on contact.
Impressive agility for his height. Allows him to win in numerous ways versus the run.
Long arms well and has numerous pass rushing moves he can transition off a bull rush.
Above-average burst off the snap helped lead to 10 sacks, 16 QB hits and 30 hurries on 279 rushes.

Biggest concern:

Light for the position though with the frame to pack it on.
Much of his production came unblocked or versus tight ends.
Only one season of production. Played 661 snaps in 2016 after playing only 174 snaps in 2015.
When an offensive lineman gets into his body he’s done. Gets locked up too tight often and couldn’t get hands off.
Scheme at Wisconsin put him in a lot of favorable blitz situations.

Player comparison: Willie Young, Chicago Bears

Neither Young nor Watt is eye-poppingly athletic, but both have more than enough to get by. They both use their leverage well for their height and have enough agility to keep tackles honest. Young has had a strong overall career.

Bottom line: Adding 10 to 15 more pounds of muscle could transform Watt into one of the top edge prospects in this class. He’s already got a varied skillset that dominates tight ends, but fails to translate versus tackles nearly as often. Given the progress he made in one year at Wisconsin, it would not surprise to see Watt continue to improve as he moves to the NFL.

Combine numbers: H 6'4" W 252 Arm 33" (long) Hand 11" (huge) Forty 4.69.

Personal observations: I saw him play a few times. I was impressed by his motor and his versatility. He played inside as well as on the edge. Some scouts see him as either an edge rusher or an ILB. He seems to diagnose plays quickly and he is a sure tackler. Ranked 47th overall by PFF.

[53Fan]

TJ Watt Highlights

https://youtu.be/5uEp6aW5bH4

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by 53Fan

TJ Watt Highlights

https://youtu.be/5uEp6aW5bH4

Watt...ive heard that name somewhere before

I think he's a 3rd round type pick...not a bad player

[53Fan]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

Watt...ive heard that name somewhere before

I think he's a 3rd round type pick...not a bad player

He can play inside or outside. Walters ranks him as the #3 ILB. I'd like to get him, but like you said, maybe around the 3rd round. Speaking of LB's, every time I see Reuben Foster's highlights, I drool a little bit and when he hits someone I feel like I have a concussion. If he's still there at 17 I'd take him in a heartbeat.

Redskins draft countdown: Will some red flags push Alabama LB Reuben Foster to pick No. 17? | CSN Mid-Atlantic

[53Fan]

I'm speechless. If talent were a disease this is one sick MFer!

Redskins 2017 NFL Draft profile: Florida State RB Dalvin Cook

[sdskinsfan2001]

Originally Posted by 53Fan

I'm speechless. If talent were a disease this is one sick MFer!

Redskins 2017 NFL Draft profile: Florida State RB Dalvin Cook

As a FSU fan, I got to see a lot of those live (on tv) and he's just a special player. I think he's most talented player in the draft. If he's there at 17 there's no reason why you couldn't justify taking him.

[KI Skins Fan]

Originally Posted by sdskinsfan2001

As a FSU fan, I got to see a lot of those live (on tv) and he's just a special player. I think he's most talented player in the draft. If he's there at 17 there's no reason why you couldn't justify taking him.

What's the story on his supposed fumbling problem? As you know, if you can't secure the ball, then you can't last in the NFL.

[sdskinsfan2001]

Originally Posted by KI Skins Fan

What's the story on his supposed fumbling problem? As you know, if you can't secure the ball, then you can't last in the NFL.

I don't think he has a fumbling problem. For example, 1 fumble was just not focusing as he ran towards the end zone, he accidently dropped the ball putting it in his other hand. Watch the highlights, he has great hands too. Premier 3 down back in the NFL. He'll be at least as good as Elliot imho.

[53Fan]

Originally Posted by sdskinsfan2001

I don't think he has a fumbling problem. For example, 1 fumble was just not focusing as he ran towards the end zone, he accidently dropped the ball putting it in his other hand. Watch the highlights, he has great hands too. Premier 3 down back in the NFL. He'll be at least as good as Elliot imho.

Call me crazy but I think he could be better than Elliott. This guy has a 2nd gear that is unbelievable! He's very capable of taking it to the house from our own 5 yard line. Amazing!

[Irrefutable]

Originally Posted by sdskinsfan2001

As a FSU fan, I got to see a lot of those live (on tv) and he's just a special player. I think he's most talented player in the draft. If he's there at 17 there's no reason why you couldn't justify taking him.

He was arrested 4 times.

Dalvin Cook of Florida State Seminoles faces battery charge

[53Fan]

Originally Posted by Irrefutable

He was arrested 4 times.

Dalvin Cook of Florida State Seminoles faces battery charge

He punched her several times and her bottom lip was split and her nose was "sore"? Right before payday. I have my doubts about this but if it's true I wouldn't even sign him as an undrafted free agent.

[los panda]

he looks extremely talented, i don't like what i saw @ 2:33, though.

he took a terrible angle on the way to the end zone, essentially cutting the distance for the trailing defender instead of extending the distance. the defender was able to bring him down before he scored.

[Meks]

Originally Posted by los panda

he looks extremely talented, i don't like what i saw @ 2:33, though.

he took a terrible angle on the way to the end zone, essentially cutting the distance for the trailing defender instead of extending the distance. the defender was able to bring him down before he scored.

at least the defender had to chase him down...... think about that for awhile.