Saturday Draft Selections

[Hooligan]

NFL.com Draft Tracker has a video link next to many of the players on the draft charts.

IMHO if that WR has excellent, reliable hands, he's already better than Hank, AKA 50/50.

[cowboykillerzRGiii]

NFL.com Draft Tracker has a video link next to many of the players on the draft charts.

IMHO if that WR has excellent, reliable hands, he's already better than Hank, AKA 50/50.

Ya I'm not intending to being lazy..
But if u r there.. and got a link post it up for us!!

I'm trying to stay up to speed while making it appear as if I'm getting work done at the same time haha

[Neo]

NFL.com Draft Tracker has a video link next to many of the players on the draft charts.

IMHO if that WR has excellent, reliable hands, he's already better than Hank, AKA 50/50.

Ya I'm not intending to being lazy..
But if u r there.. and got a link post it up for us!!

I'm trying to stay up to speed while making it appear as if I'm getting work done at the same time haha

Its all good buddy. Here's some goodies to keep you entertained at work:

Ryan Grant, WR

Music vid
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6PN3-IEwk0

30mins of highlights
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BecpfPGnqL4

2012 highlights
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFRMFFEd4w4

Extra credit note - commentators are saying he is among the elite WRs of this class.

[Neo]

We traded down w/ the Titans

Looks like we now have Round 6 (from Titans) pick 10 & Round 7 picks 2 & 13 (from Titans)

[absinthe1023]

Prediction:

Daniel McCullers, DT TEN. Massive NT.

[Neo]

Lache Seastrunk, RB - Baylor

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATV13gzocN0

[frankcal20]

Lache Seastrunk (RB) Baylor:


Overview

First name is pronounced "Lake." Ranked as a Top 5 overall prospect as a Texas prep after rushing for 4,217 yards and scoring 52 total touchdowns. Was also an accomplished track athlete, competing in the 100 meters (personal best 10.33 seconds) and the long jump (21-8). Began his career at Oregon in 2010, where he traveled but did not play and redshirted. It was later discovered that his advisor, Willie Lyles, accepted a $25,000 payment from Oregon after he signed his letter of intent. Oregon was placed on three years probation and lost some scholarships as a result of the NCAA investigation. Decided to transfer because he thought "something was about to go down" at Oregon and because of his grandparents' bad health ended up at Baylor. Had to sit out the '11 season due to NCAA transfer rules and lost a year of eligibility. Played in a game for the first time in three years in '12 and was named the Big 12 Offensive Newcomer of the Year. Carried the ball 131 times for 1,012 yards (7.7-yard average) and seven touchdowns in 13 games (six starts) after starting slowly -- had only 181 yards after seven contests but amassed 831 yards in his final six contests. Grabbed nine passes for 107 yards (11.9) and one touchdown. Led the Big 12 with 107.0 yards per game in '13 after recording 158-1,177-11 (7.4) on the ground in 11 games (eight starts). Suffered a groin injury against Oklahoma and missed the next two games (Texas Tech, Oklahoma State). Is the first player in Baylor history to top 1,000 yards rushing in multiple seasons. Five of his 19 touchdowns came on plays of longer than 68 yards.
Analysis
Strengths
Quick-footed and nifty with very good competitive speed to pull away in the open field. Deceptively fast. Keeps his feet churning on contact and can elude the first tackler and power through arm tackles. Runs low to the ground with good lower-body strength. Weaves through traffic and has a knack for hitting cutback lanes. Very good run balance to stop and start. Had the best vertical jump (41 1/2 inches) and broad jump (11-2) of any back at the combine.
Weaknesses
Does not run big or keep his shoulders squared to the line. Will press and try to do too much -- can improve patience and do a better job of letting his blocks develop. Very limited career receiving production. Played in an offense that featured big running lanes and helped inflate his production. Can be tracked down from behind. Beats to the tune of his own drum and can be susceptible to hanger-ons.
Draft Projection
Rounds 4-5
Bottom Line
Good-sized, productive, zone runner with enough physical traits to warrant consideration as a complementary back. Benefited from an offense featuring a lot of fly sweeps and lateral runs that have not translated well to the NFL game. Overall character will require closer evaluation and can determime draft status.

[absinthe1023]

I really hope this guy (if he even makes the squad) isn't a total headcase.

[frankcal20]

Mike Mayock said he's similar to Gio Bernard...I'll take it!!!!

[Colorado Skin Fan]

My daughter goes to Baylor. Flat steal in the 6th round. Have watched him alot over the last 2 years. twice in person. Reminds me of Barry Sanders. Very shifty. Breakaway speed. Great pick-up. He should have went higher.

[Neo]

I'm guessing he'll replace Helu when his contract is up. Limited receiving targets though; seems like a shifty runner.

[Neo]

My daughter goes to Baylor. Flat steal in the 6th round. Have watched him alot over the last 2 years. twice in person. Reminds me of Barry Sanders. Very shifty. Breakaway speed. Great pick-up. He should have went higher.

How about his hands? There's mention of his receiving targets, but have you noticed if he seemed natural in his catching out of the backfield?

[Colorado Skin Fan]

Baylor didn't throw alot out of the backfield. So not known for his hands. Elusive in the open field though so if he has the natural ability that Baylor didn't use he'll be dangerous.

[Burgundy&Wha?]

Mike Mayock said he's similar to Gio Bernard...I'll take it!!!!

Jimbo Fisher's reaction when Charles Davis said Baylor RB's only caught five passes last year was funny. "Oof!" Can't imagine that happening at Fl St.

[Colorado Skin Fan]

Yeah. Not much of a body of evidence to choose from there. More of a change of pace back to Alfred. Very different styles.

[Neo]

Baylor didn't throw alot out of the backfield. So not known for his hands. Elusive in the open field though so if he has the natural ability that Baylor didn't use he'll be dangerous.

Awesome thanks for the insight! Excited to see this guy in pre-season

[Colorado Skin Fan]

No prob. Any guy who averaged 9.1yds per carry last season can't hurt.

[Neo]

I think there's going to be a lot of quality UDFAs. Can't help but wonder if our guys are just drafting those who are likely to get pulled elsewhere.

[cowboykillerzRGiii]

Thanks for the vids NEO!!!

The RB Sounds like a good pick up to me!!! Especially if he played with RGiii at all, they can be workout buddy's and push each other.. either way they have the Baylor background in common, so they will have some rapport out the gates. Also sounds like he excels in areas Alf does not so it'll be a great compliment for them to "ham and egg" it..

I'm thinking we go TE and special teamers are our next picks
Any punters go yet?

[Neo]

Thanks for the vids NEO!!!

The RB Sounds like a good pick up to me!!! Especially if he played with RGiii at all, they can be workout buddy's and push each other.. either way they have the Baylor background in common, so they will have some rapport out the gates. Also sounds like he excels in areas Alf does not so it'll be a great compliment for them to "ham and egg" it..

I'm thinking we go TE and special teamers are our next picks
Any punters go yet?

Anytime brother, glad to help!

There was one punter who went, but not the guy I've been talking about (Van Der Kamp). Seems like they're making the offense air tight, so I wouldn't be surprised if we didn't go TE in the 7th.

I was expecting us to go almost all defense this draft w/ exception of one lineman.

That RB looks pretty sick in his highlights. He seems to change his speed to throw off defenders. I'm trying to find out if he's had any return experience. Again, he's a really shifty runner.

I'll keep posting highlights when the picks come in.

[Neo]

7th round pick - Ted Bolser TE - Indiana 6' 5" 257lbs - hands like Jordan Reed

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xf0IsHGuiaE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thsUG8SU3Ac

How fitting, he wears #83, if I recall, that # became available a few weeks ago

Overview

John Mackey Award semifinalist in 2013. Set IU TE career records with 117 receptions, 1,337 yards, 15 TDs. 2013: Honorable mention All-Big Ten. Back-to-back 2-plus TD games vs. Indiana State, Navy. 2012: Started all 12 games. Finished fourth on the team with 41 receptions. 2011: Played all 12 games, starting 6. Had 54 yds, 1 TD vs. Penn State. 2010: Played all 12 games, starting 7. Set school records in receptions, yards and TD for freshman TE. 2009: Redshirted. High School: No. 41 TE in nation (Rivals). 63 receptions, 845 yards, 11 TDs as senior in Ohio.
Analysis
Strengths
Good size and enough strength to fend off the jam. Catches outside his frame and adjusts to the ball. Has a wide catching radius and presents a big target.
Weaknesses
Has very small hands and short arms. Lumbering mover. One-speed route runner with minimal burst and acceleration to separate. Much of his production is schemed -- creates little on his own. Can be phased by traffic (hears footsteps) -- hands are suspect. Struggles sustaining blocks (falls off and is controlled too easily). Tends to play tall and upright. Bench-pressed 225 pounds only 19 times at his pro day.
Draft Projection
Priority free agent
Bottom Line
Could battle for a roster spot as a short-area receiving target. Aligns in the backfield, in the slot and on the line, yet offers little as a blocker.

[Neo]

7th round pick (2) - Zach Hocker - Kicker - Arkansas

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EghKL4WFOvE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zyaUUreEcRQ

Overview

Led team with 104 points in 2010, connecting on 16 of 19 field-goal attempts with a long of 51 and all 56 extra-point tries. Broke the school record for points by a kicker in 2011 with 118 after making 21 of 27 FGs with a long of 50 and 55 of 57 PATs. Also kicked off 93 times for a 67.8-yard average with 40 touchbacks. In 2012, made 11 of 18 FGs with a long of 46 and all 32 PATs, and kicked off 58 times for a 64.7-yard average with 39 touchbacks. In 2013, hit on 13 of 15 FGs with a career long of 54 and all 28 PATs, and kicked off 50 times for a 63.2-yard average with 34 touchbacks. Also punted seven times for a 45.7-yard average with a long of 77 and one inside the 20-yard line. Led the Razorbacks in scoring each season and holds school records for points by a kicker (354), FG percentage (77.2), PATs made (171), PATs attempted (173) and field goals (61).
Analysis
Strengths
Good leg speed. Consistently converted beyond 50 (3-4 as a senior) and has enough velocity to hang the ball on kickoffs. Well-grounded and humble.
Weaknesses
Thinly built and undersized. Does not possess a powerful leg. The ball does not explode off his foot (rise). Struggled to handle pressure early in his career.
Draft Projection
Undrafted free agent
Bottom Line
Soccer-style kicker whose leg strength and accuracy seemed to be weakening heading into his senior season, with diminished accuracy and range. Rebounded to make his senior season his best. Could warrant consideration in a camp.

[cowboykillerzRGiii]

Hmmm a Kicker? Arr we not sold on Cobra Kia due to his KO abilities?

Still leaves a hole at Punter tho...
Was that our last pick?

[Neo]

Hmmm a Kicker? Arr we not sold on Cobra Kia due to his KO abilities?

Still leaves a hole at Punter tho...
Was that our last pick?

It was our last pick, but I think we're about to see a feeding frenzy with all the UDFAs. I'm thinking this guy will be our KO man, & Kia will handle FGs.

I see us picking up a UDFA punter, and a ILB

[Colorado Skin Fan]

That kicker pick is a mystery to me. Questionable size and leg strength? Dude would have been available as a free agent. The extra 7th was a waste. Good players like Skov and Ahmad Dixon on the board that could have helped.