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tribeofjudah wrote:I'm a Shelton fan, but I hope it's not a reach at #55. Washington Redskins — Washington DT Danny Shelton: The Redskins need to get younger and stronger up front to help their secondary while opening rush lanes for OLBs Ryan Kerrigan and Trent Murphy. Shelton will tie up plenty of blockers with his massive body (6-2, 339) and relentless effort
By Charlie Campbell - @draftcampbell
Shelton was the talk of the Senior Bowl with his combination of power, size, and burst. He was a load and nearly impossible to single-block. In the pass-rushing one-on-ones and in run defense, he had his way with blockers. Shelton was one of the nation's sack leaders at defensive tackle in 2014 with nine. He totaled 87 tackles and 16.5 tackles for a loss, too. The 6-foot-1, 343-pounder is a big, disruptive tackle who has a surprising burst.
In 2013, Shelton turned in 59 tackles with 3.5 tackles for a loss and two sacks. He had an excellent bowl game against BYU with seven tackles and a lot of disruption at the point of attack. Shelton recorded 45 tackles, .5 sacks and four tackles for a loss in 2012.
2015 Senior Bowl: Danny Shelton Interview
By Charlie Campbell - @draftcampbell
The favorite to be the first player drafted from the 2015 Senior Bowl roster is Washington nose tackle Danny Shelton. The 6-foot-1, 343-pound lineman is a quick and physical defender who causes lots of disruption at the point of attack. We caught up with Shelton to discuss his Senior Bowl experience, his final collegiate season, and which NFL teams are showing interest in him.
Who are some of the teams you've met with thus far at the Senior Bowl?
"Today I have a meeting set up with the Texans. I've met with the Browns, Bears, Packers, Buccaneers, Dolphins. A lot of teams really."
Do any of those teams stand out as showing the most interest in you?
"I really don't know. It is all the same kind of meetings just seeing where you're coming from and my background."
Talk about your conditioning. I think it was really impressive for a blocker of your size to play four quarters like you did throughout the season.
"Really, it is necessary. Nine out of 10 teams were playing fast tempo. We really take that into consideration in preparing for the season. I felt like it was just something we had to do if we wanted to be one of the top defenses in the Pac 12."
At the weigh-in this morning you threw an arm up in the air after your weight was announced. Was that a celebration of making weight or maintaining where you wanted to be from the end of the year?
"It was just seeing improvement. I was excited to see it. I've been concentrating on dropping weight and it's finally coming."
DarthMonk wrote:tribeofjudah wrote:I'm a Shelton fan, but I hope it's not a reach at #55. Washington Redskins — Washington DT Danny Shelton: The Redskins need to get younger and stronger up front to help their secondary while opening rush lanes for OLBs Ryan Kerrigan and Trent Murphy. Shelton will tie up plenty of blockers with his massive body (6-2, 339) and relentless effort
Same. I'm very curious where he sits in Scot's board. He might be #1. He might be #20. The 3 things sticking out about him right now for me are his size, his effort, and how he looked in the Senior Bowl.
riggofan wrote:With you. Either way I like that this position is in the conversation, and I hope we're able to draft a quality young player this year. There are some good options who might be available early in the second round too. Jordan Phillips from Oklahoma, and I've seen Carl Davis from Iowa mentioned as a possible second round pick for the Skins as well.
#5 Randy Gregory
Washington Redskins (4-12)
COLLEGE: Nebraska
Class: Jr
HT: 6-6
WT: 245
POS: DE
Analysis: The Redskins' top two needs are right tackle and pass-rusher. They could take Iowa's Brandon Scherff is they're convinced he can play right tackle, but their better option -- unless Mariota slides to this spot and they find a team willing to trade up so they can get some extra picks -- is to go with an edge rusher. Gregory has freakish athleticism for a guy with his length, and he'd be a good fit as a right outside linebacker opposite Ryan Kerrigan. He improved his power and consistency this year, but in order to develop into a complete player, he needs to bulk up to set the edge against the run and add more power as a pass-rusher.
Any team that is looking to move down will generally line up a number of deals to match multiple scenarios... I'm sure they are working the phones...SKINS#1 wrote:If I was BA/SM I would be having a conversation sooner than later with Philly, Clev, Jets and hope to have a deal in my pocket if Marcus Mariota is available at #5.
riggofan wrote:Todd McShay's latest is out today. Still seems to believe we're going with a pass rusher.
http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/mo ... Mock-Draft#5 Randy Gregory
Washington Redskins (4-12)
COLLEGE: Nebraska
Class: Jr
HT: 6-6
WT: 245
POS: DE
Analysis: The Redskins' top two needs are right tackle and pass-rusher. They could take Iowa's Brandon Scherff is they're convinced he can play right tackle, but their better option -- unless Mariota slides to this spot and they find a team willing to trade up so they can get some extra picks -- is to go with an edge rusher. Gregory has freakish athleticism for a guy with his length, and he'd be a good fit as a right outside linebacker opposite Ryan Kerrigan. He improved his power and consistency this year, but in order to develop into a complete player, he needs to bulk up to set the edge against the run and add more power as a pass-rusher.
The top six btw are:
Tampa - Jameis Winston
Titans - Leonard Williams
Jax - Dante Fowler
Oakland - Kevin White
Skins - Randy Gregory
Jets - Mariota
Countertrey wrote:So, here's the thing... if the scenario develops that Mariota is still available, and Williams is gone, I think the phone will burn up between skins and at least two suitors...
Countertrey wrote:But, if that falls through, I will continue to insist that a dominant NT instantly makes both Kerrigan AND Murphy much better pass rushers, and our D Line much more stout against the run. Our major weakness in the front 7 last year was NOT OLB... it was NOT Reily (though I would love an upgrade here, as well)... it was NT...
Not yet... but this kid has a reputation for being driven, is smart, and have you seen some of his moves???? I think he will be VERY good, probably excellent, the kind of player who becomes the heart of the defense.riggofan wrote:Countertrey wrote:So, here's the thing... if the scenario develops that Mariota is still available, and Williams is gone, I think the phone will burn up between skins and at least two suitors...
That would be awesome. There's always the possibility of somebody wanting to move up a few spots for somebody other than Mariota as well.Countertrey wrote:But, if that falls through, I will continue to insist that a dominant NT instantly makes both Kerrigan AND Murphy much better pass rushers, and our D Line much more stout against the run. Our major weakness in the front 7 last year was NOT OLB... it was NOT Reily (though I would love an upgrade here, as well)... it was NT...
I'll take your word on that, but it makes sense. Do you think Shelton is really that elite, dominant NT? Good as Vince Wilfork?
DarthMonk wrote:I'd be happy if we could draft like this over the next 3 years:
Russell Okung
Earl Thomas
Golden Tate
Kam Chancellor
James Carpenter
John Moffitt
K. J. Wright
Richard Sherman
Bobby Wagner
Russell Wilson
Robert Turbin
Countertrey wrote:The moves made in free agency have moderated my stance, but my #1 concern for the defense in the off season was nose tackle. A 3-4 CANNOT work without a powerful NT, and ours were particularly deficient this past season. I'm still a fan of Shelton, but, at this point, we have addressed that deficiency...
Just get the beastest player there! I want the Ducks to need to spend extra resources protecting their new glass quarterback.
cowboykillerzRGiii wrote:Kerrigan isn't?? :/
cowboykillerzRGiii wrote:Kerrigan isn't?? :/
cowboykillerzRGiii wrote:Kerrigan isn't?? :/