I’ll say this about JTT and Jack…
I’ve gone back and forth on them over the years, but given their insane production over the last half of the season, when they were finally allowed to actually rush the passer ( 
) instead of playing contain, they’ve shown that their ceiling is high enough to be good players at the NFL level.
Again I think Nolen has some character red flags. Apparently he was on his best behavior this year, but at A&M there were lots of rumors. He big-timed everyone. Very me-first. At the very least it will have to be vetted, and of course we won’t know the results except rumors.
I like Paul MUCH better than Carter (who has too much Ernie Sims to his game for me), but like a lot of these guys he could test himself into early day 2. I’ve heard the NFL likes him much more than the community does so far as well.
And they LOVE Carson Schwesinger, I wouldn’t be shocked if he rose into the 1st like Vander Esch, Jamin Davis, Jack and Quay Walker did. He’s got better instincts than all of them except maybe Jack.
Great feedback but I wanna focus on this part because this is what dropped
Jalen Carter
Jeffrey Simmons
Chris Jones
Warren Sapp
etc.
That can’t be forgotten in this process.
For sure, but it’s not about what we’d do (I really loved Simmons), it’s about what Brad and our FO would do. And in four years they’ve shown no inclination to touch character risks. Even when they were big needs like Carter.
What’s the status with Deone Walker… he a round 2 guy now? or even later??
Any character concerns there with him…
Actually I was going to DM yesterday but I forgot so I’ll give you a shout here.
THATS2 hit me up about WILL HOWARD saying hey man keep an eye on this guy for a Heisman winner at 20-1 odds. Back in the summer
He wasn’t the Heisman…but NATTY MVP is as good as it gets.
Good call homie
Interesting … I always thought of him as boom or just given the immense god given talent but supposed work ethic/apathy concerns when he was in College Station.
My opinion Jackson is going early -mid 2nd round, OG with the ability in a pinch to play OT
Grant is a late 3rd - early 4th rounder IMO but if he is there I would take him. Hopefully we get a 3rd for AG taking a job, we don’t a 3rd this year correct?
Yes we get a 3rd in 2025 and 2026
so we have a pick in each round next year even though we traded away a 3rd and 4th for Manu & Vaki last year
I just can’t see those guys from Ole Miss being busts.
It reminded of them loaded defensive talents Miss St had all them years 5-10 years ago.
Really hard to say.
On the one hand, why didn’t he lose the weight? Lazy? Doesn’t care? The whole world can see just what a monster he’d be if he just shored up his body, but he never did.
On the other, 2X captain as a true junior. That doesn’t sound like a guy who doesn’t care. And he played a ton of snaps for his size (which is why his 2nd halves were far worse on the tape), which doesn’t sound like someone who’s lazy. This isn’t a Jordan Davis situation where he played like 30% of snaps. He was out there a ton.
My hunch is he’ll be in the best shape of his life through this process - most guys are nowadays - and if so he’ll test like an absolute beast. At least as good as Davis if not better. And for as much as Walker struggled, his tape was STILL better than Davis’s, and he vaulted all the way up to 13th overall. So I’ll be really, really surprised if he lasts until the 2nd.
Also, he’s a Detroit kid.
I think Princely will bust if he goes in the 1st. He’s got no power to his game. I really like Ivey but I think he’d be much better as a 5T. Nolen’s a stud talent-wise, but again the character concerns.
Pegues might be my favorite for value. I’m also with you on Chris Paul, and Trey Amos is good too, though all this 1st round stuff seems a little rich.
How you all feel about Ashton Gillotte? I feel like he’s moving into crush territory for me, though I think he needs a lot of help with his hands.
Suntarine Perkins was their best defender IMO. Not in this draft and odd profile but man is he fun.
“The best an Edge can get!”
He’s got one of the better jingles in the draft.
Which is odd since he’s already 21 despite being a true sophomore.
Can’t help you there haven’t watched any of him and the only Louisville game I watched was vs Miami and nobody played Defense.
I honestly dont even remember hearing his name.
He looks kind of squatty now that I’m googling him… I’ve seen enough of that from Paschal.
I want Greg Rousseau type length at the edge personally
He is definitely not the same type of player as Paschal. But you’re right, he doesn’t have the length you’re looking for…
What do you see from him? Love to hear from you guys before I go check these guys out over the next couple months
He’s easy to like for the motor, advanced technique, stout af with crazy pop in his hands.
That said I’m just not sure he has the juice to thrive. Kind of a jack of all trades master of none type. Not much closing speed and I suspect he’ll test really poorly in the 3-cone and shuttles. His wins are almost always about his power, usually in combination with crafty hands.
There’s no doubt he’ll be on our board though, I wouldn’t hate taking him with our 2nd rounder though he’d probably rank a little lower than that for me.