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Two more players I have been watching. Zane Durant from Penn State and James Carpenter from Indiana. Durant hasn't declared and I don't know if he will. I like them both.
Analysis My Top 10 List Of NT's & DT's in 2025 Draft
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The Saints have him listed at 321# on the roster. But he sure looks bigger.I have, Ridgeway had one of his best games of the season last week. He's an ascending player and is not even in his prime yet for a DT. This guy could be a force next to Bresee going forward. This offseason, he needs to work on his lower body strength which could put him in the 330-340lbs range for his prime years if he hits that lower body hard.
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For what it is worth, I just looked at the two mock drafts on the Walter's Football website.
One had Graham going 7, the first DT off the board. The other had him going 15, with Kenneth Grant going 7 and Jordan Bunch going 11.
One had Graham going 7, the first DT off the board. The other had him going 15, with Kenneth Grant going 7 and Jordan Bunch going 11.
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This one's for you Snakehead. I wouldn't mind bringing in this guy as an undrafted rookie free agent or a late 7th round pick. He can't do any worse than Christian Boyd who the Saints drafted in the 6th round last year. That guy barely saw the field. I believe Black may have a little more upside than Boyd.
Black is a block-eating interior defensive lineman who does his best work extending his arms and locating the football against the run. Black is powerful at the point of attack, he also has active violent hands. He can take on double-teams and stack and locate very well. He's shows good awareness at the line of scrimmage in passing defense to bat down passes. These are his career stats: 59- tackles, 13- TFL's, 5.5- sacks and 11- Pass Defensed.
Black does have a few concerns. His first step consistency, pass rush impact and balance needs to be refined. He will need some time to further develop as an interior pass rusher.
Yahya Black- (IDL) Iowa (6'5"/317#)
Black lined up in many gaps and ate up blocks against the run, freeing up linebackers to do their job. He communicates well to the second level with "heads up" pats on his rear to indicate which gaps the linebackers should be paying attention to. O-Linemen find themselves at his mercy when he gats his hands on the inside of blockers and extends. Black can locate the football quickly and can make quick lateral movements to disengage and chase down the ball carrier. His pad level is generally good, but at times his hand location can miss outside, allowing blockers to move him out of the play and occasionally onto the ground. Against double team blocks, Black uses the "Kickstand" technique and tries to twist himself into gaps to disrupt the play in the backfield and his anchor is good enough to eat up double teams.
Black doesn't have a refined pass rush plan or toolbox as a pass rusher, but he flashes a "snatch-swim" technique and the lateral disengagement to affect the passer. He's best as a pocket collapser, but a lot of the time he's removed from the field in passing situations. Even when his move wins, he lacks some explosiveness upfield to clear the blocker and close on the QB.
Black can be an impactful run defender for NFL teams that practice gap control along the defensive line. However, his lack of explosiveness and pass rush upside will limit him to two-down run defender until his pass rushing technique is further developed.
Just a note: I noticed that he has to give signals to the linebackers on which gaps to defend. Usually it's the MLB that gets the D-Line lined up and communicates to the other linebackers what gaps to hit. That tells me that the linebackers can't diagnose plays on their own. I believe Black can be coached up and inserted into the rotation while he develops, especially on running downs. He should be able to replace Shepherd.
Black is a block-eating interior defensive lineman who does his best work extending his arms and locating the football against the run. Black is powerful at the point of attack, he also has active violent hands. He can take on double-teams and stack and locate very well. He's shows good awareness at the line of scrimmage in passing defense to bat down passes. These are his career stats: 59- tackles, 13- TFL's, 5.5- sacks and 11- Pass Defensed.
Black does have a few concerns. His first step consistency, pass rush impact and balance needs to be refined. He will need some time to further develop as an interior pass rusher.
Yahya Black- (IDL) Iowa (6'5"/317#)
Black lined up in many gaps and ate up blocks against the run, freeing up linebackers to do their job. He communicates well to the second level with "heads up" pats on his rear to indicate which gaps the linebackers should be paying attention to. O-Linemen find themselves at his mercy when he gats his hands on the inside of blockers and extends. Black can locate the football quickly and can make quick lateral movements to disengage and chase down the ball carrier. His pad level is generally good, but at times his hand location can miss outside, allowing blockers to move him out of the play and occasionally onto the ground. Against double team blocks, Black uses the "Kickstand" technique and tries to twist himself into gaps to disrupt the play in the backfield and his anchor is good enough to eat up double teams.
Black doesn't have a refined pass rush plan or toolbox as a pass rusher, but he flashes a "snatch-swim" technique and the lateral disengagement to affect the passer. He's best as a pocket collapser, but a lot of the time he's removed from the field in passing situations. Even when his move wins, he lacks some explosiveness upfield to clear the blocker and close on the QB.
Black can be an impactful run defender for NFL teams that practice gap control along the defensive line. However, his lack of explosiveness and pass rush upside will limit him to two-down run defender until his pass rushing technique is further developed.
Just a note: I noticed that he has to give signals to the linebackers on which gaps to defend. Usually it's the MLB that gets the D-Line lined up and communicates to the other linebackers what gaps to hit. That tells me that the linebackers can't diagnose plays on their own. I believe Black can be coached up and inserted into the rotation while he develops, especially on running downs. He should be able to replace Shepherd.
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At 464 pounds, Florida's Desmond Watson could become the heaviest draft pick in NFL history
Considering everything massive defensive tackle Desmond Watson showed during Floridaās pro day, his most impressive feat may have been escaping the practice facility without anyone noticing. Watsonās teammates and coaches spoke on his behalf, all of them raving about the numbers he put up while...
How did Desmond Watson, Florida football's 460-pound defensive lineman, perform at Gators Pro Day?
For years, Gators defensive lineman Desmond Watson made headlines for his large 460-pound frame. Thursday, during Pro Day, Watson made a statement in front of NFL scouts.
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Holy smokes!! If he can stop the run Iām down! HahaAt 464 pounds, Florida's Desmond Watson could become the heaviest draft pick in NFL history
Considering everything massive defensive tackle Desmond Watson showed during Floridaās pro day, his most impressive feat may have been escaping the practice facility without anyone noticing. Watsonās teammates and coaches spoke on his behalf, all of them raving about the numbers he put up while...sports.yahoo.com
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A really interesting project type playerā¦I like how in the reads above his teammates are all about talking this dude up. Iām really intrigued and pulling for the guy.
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This guy is gonna be special!!!#4- Tyleik Williams- (NT/DT) Ohio St. (6'3'/327#)
PFF #6 DT / #68 Overall
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Hope his injury yesterday was minor.
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He says it was a cramp
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Exceptional Job Mr Dogg, thank you.
Can I throw in a mention for Indianaās CJ West (and c
Kudos to the poster who mentioned him).
An elite run stuffer who can cause chaos in the middle.
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Can I throw in a mention for Indianaās CJ West (and c
Kudos to the poster who mentioned him).
An elite run stuffer who can cause chaos in the middle.
CJ West Defensive Tackle Indiana | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Rating: 80.0 Rank: #42 Forty: 4.95 Put West in a one-gap, attacking front and watch him thrive as a disruptive early-down specialist. His innate ability to maintain leverage and shed blocks ...
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DT Desmond Watson
6'6" 464lbs
Dude ran a 5.95 40
25" Vertical
36 reps on the bench
Started every game since 2022.
Put this guy next to Yahya Black.
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He's a 100 pounds bigger than Becton biggest with the Jets. He's 110lbs bigger than Vita Vea.
6'6" 464lbs
Dude ran a 5.95 40
25" Vertical
36 reps on the bench
Started every game since 2022.
Put this guy next to Yahya Black.
WATCH: Desmond Watson shatters NFL Combine bench press total, records huge vertical at Florida Pro Day
At Florida's Pro Day, defensive tackle Desmond Watson blasted by the NFL Combine marks on the bench press and ripped an impressive vertical.
He's a 100 pounds bigger than Becton biggest with the Jets. He's 110lbs bigger than Vita Vea.
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No more tush push with him in the middle!! Iād draft him late.DT Desmond Watson
6'6" 464lbs
Dude ran a 5.95 40
25" Vertical
36 reps on the bench
Started every game since 2022.
Put this guy next to Yahya Black.
WATCH: Desmond Watson shatters NFL Combine bench press total, records huge vertical at Florida Pro Day
At Florida's Pro Day, defensive tackle Desmond Watson blasted by the NFL Combine marks on the bench press and ripped an impressive vertical.
He's a 100 pounds bigger than Becton biggest with the Jets. He's 110lbs bigger than Vita Vea.
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Nope, if a team drafts him and Black, that's 800lbs lined up next to each other.
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