Only a few of these guys are projected in the top 10 but there are probably 20 potential starters to come out this year. I keep finding new guys or visit names I passed over and change my mind. Other guys could be linebackers and/or edge rushers .
I just looked at Bradyn Swinson’s tape and he looks solid athletically and with pass rush moves. (I don’t watch LSU games bc i don’t get college games in Japan)
I glossed over Mike Green initially bc I’m sick of the Saints drafting small school guys, but he is the most polished pass rusher in this class. His only fault is he lacks long arms.
We could really wait until the third round to draft a decent edge rusher.
My hope for this draft is to get one of 4 players at pick 9 or trade down. AND I hope the FO and Moore fall in love with JaXson Dart and pick him wherever necessary. If that means trading up in the second or bottom of first then I’m ok with that.
The other players I want are OL.
The 4 players at pick 9 in order are
1. Tetairoa McMillian or T-Mac WR AZ
2. Mason Graham DI Michigan
3. Tyler Warren TE Penn State
4. Walter Nolen DI Ole Miss
“Projections” say that Warren or Nolen would be a reach at 9 but their talent is undeniable and they could be huge difference makers.
Walter Nolen and Warren are likely to be available at 9 but if the staff aren’t as high on these guys i hope we trade down. My fear is that they pick an edge rusher like Mykel Williams who wasn’t very productive. A guy like him could turn out ok but like
I said there’s vslue at edge rusher into the 3rd-4th round.
Is JaXson Dart worth a first or high second? He can make all the throws and he fits Kellen Moore’s offense that incorporates RPOs and misdirection plays. And he has enough athleticism to make plays with his feet. He needs to work on his footwork (it’s not horrible) but most college QBs do. But he has poise and can make reads plus all the throws necessary. He doesn’t have a rocket arm but can make all the throws.
He also needs to work on taking snaps from under center but we could go with pistol and shotgun runs.