Saints Select Josiah Ezirim: How do you like the pick? (Merged)

[LoE]

I feel like this could be the best Draft in Saints history.

I haven't felt this good about a draft since 2017. When we got Lattimore, ramczyk, Kamara, Hendrickson, & Anzalone.

SAINTS SURPRISED ME THIS YEAR!

I love every single pick.

 

[longtime lurker]

He’s got my attention now….



Good luck Josiah and welcome to the New Orleans Saints.

 

[Dan in Lafayette]

 

[SigFreudianSlip]

Josiah Ezirim Draft and Combine Prospect Profile | NFL.com

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[Tulsa Saint]

Josiah Ezirim Draft and Combine Prospect Profile | NFL.com

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First team all conference and third team all American at that level.

Not too shabby

 

[SigFreudianSlip]

First team all conference and third team all American at that level.

Not too shabby

And a very big position of need. I'll take it.

 

[LoE]

WOW what a good friggin' draft.

 

[Elvis]

After last year, I'll never complain when we draft an OL.

 

[LoE]

It's exciting really.

I'M AN OLD MAN. I've been watching this stuff since the 1970's. But there's only been a few years when I got really excited about next season.

I'm really excited about next season.

And the future.

 

[Swampy Saint]

As long as he doesn’t have to run 10 yards…….

 

[LoE]

I think these guys - whether it's Mrs. Benson, or new management under DA, or whether Mr. Loomis has finally gotten his act together - or whatever - they've finally gotten their acts together.

This was the most superb draft I've seen in years.

 

[Sumdude34]

Just watched what I could from his game vs Kentucky this year. His play is really good for a 7th rounder. I was expecting to see someone fighting for their life, but he really was stonewalling rushers. This is great value.

His biggest issue is that he looks pretty slow against the speed rush. Like stuck in mud. Mostly it looks like he might just be about 25 pounds too heavy for his athleticism to keep up with. He will need to get that to a serviceable level if he ever wants to see the field, but other than that he was really good against Kentucky.

Seeing now that he's a converted DT and that makes sense based on his weight and lack of technique against the speed rush. But you can't move this guy. He reminds me of Landon Turner who we drafted a few years ago who was also a really good blocker but struggled with speed issues. Hopefully things work out better for him.

 

[draftfreak]

I know nothing about him, someone give me the quick, but honest, rundown.

He's very athletic, strong, and quick, but he's very raw. He's only been playing O-line for 2 years.

 

[joe87]

Just watched what I could from his game vs Kentucky this year. His play is really good for a 7th rounder. I was expecting to see someone fighting for their life, but he really was stonewalling rushers. This is great value.

His biggest issue is that he looks pretty slow against the speed rush. Like stuck in mud. Mostly it looks like he might just be about 25 pounds too heavy for his athleticism to keep up with. He will need to get that to a serviceable level if he ever wants to see the field, but other than that he was really good against Kentucky.

Seeing now that he's a converted DT and that makes sense based on his weight and lack of technique against the speed rush. But you can't move this guy. He reminds me of Landon Turner who we drafted a few years ago who was also a really good blocker but struggled with speed issues. Hopefully things work out better for him.

He may be a candidate to move to OG