Post by JABF on Mar 27, 2019 12:00:45 GMT -6
Thought it was time to resurrect this thread for this year :-)
Here's my 1st stab at it. These are from first-pick.com/
I didn't get an RB, so that's not so good.
Jaquan Johnson in the 4th round is interesting (LINK to scouting report). It says he led the Hurricanes with 92 tackles (also intercepting two passes and forcing two fumbles in 11 starts) despite missing two games with a hamstring injury.
Strengths
Team captain with high-end intangibles
Passionate halftime speech sparked team against Florida State
Undersized but not lacking in physicality
Delivers punishing blow when he gets his shots
Plays with urgency in his actions
Restricts cutback angles with consistent downhill pursuit
Limber, open-field tackler with good finishing rate
Talented in forcing fumbles
Rarely out of position in coverage
Willing to overlap from zone
Quick to pick up coverage duties after play-fake
Put two spectacular interception on his 2017 tape
Appetite to chase and corral on punt-cover teams
Mark Fields is another interesting guy for a 5th rounder. He ran a 4.37 40YD. I think he'd be a steal in the 5th round:
LINK to scouting report
Fields is the son of the former Washington State and NFL Pro Bowl linebacker of the same name. He came to Clemson as a top 100 overall recruit, and found his way onto the field in 13 games as a reserve (three tackles) as a true freshman. Fields started once in 15 games the following year, stopping 13 ball carriers, intercepting one pass, and breaking up four passes. He earned a starting role in 2017, but missed six games with a foot injury. In eight games (four starts) as a junior he made 20 stops, three for loss, and had two pass breakups. Fields only started once in 11 games played in 2018, making nine tackles and breaking up six passes on the year (two of which came in the national title game against Alabama).
Overview
Fields' draft stock has taken an upward turn after a strong second-half performance against Alabama and a solid week of work at the Senior Bowl. He's combination of strength, speed and explosiveness should serve him well as he transitions inside. His lack of experience shows up in his technique and pattern recognition, but with time, his athletic traits and natural man cover talent could give him a chance to be a starting nickel.
Here's my 1st stab at it. These are from first-pick.com/
I didn't get an RB, so that's not so good.
Jaquan Johnson in the 4th round is interesting (LINK to scouting report). It says he led the Hurricanes with 92 tackles (also intercepting two passes and forcing two fumbles in 11 starts) despite missing two games with a hamstring injury.
Strengths
Team captain with high-end intangibles
Passionate halftime speech sparked team against Florida State
Undersized but not lacking in physicality
Delivers punishing blow when he gets his shots
Plays with urgency in his actions
Restricts cutback angles with consistent downhill pursuit
Limber, open-field tackler with good finishing rate
Talented in forcing fumbles
Rarely out of position in coverage
Willing to overlap from zone
Quick to pick up coverage duties after play-fake
Put two spectacular interception on his 2017 tape
Appetite to chase and corral on punt-cover teams
Mark Fields is another interesting guy for a 5th rounder. He ran a 4.37 40YD. I think he'd be a steal in the 5th round:
LINK to scouting report
Fields is the son of the former Washington State and NFL Pro Bowl linebacker of the same name. He came to Clemson as a top 100 overall recruit, and found his way onto the field in 13 games as a reserve (three tackles) as a true freshman. Fields started once in 15 games the following year, stopping 13 ball carriers, intercepting one pass, and breaking up four passes. He earned a starting role in 2017, but missed six games with a foot injury. In eight games (four starts) as a junior he made 20 stops, three for loss, and had two pass breakups. Fields only started once in 11 games played in 2018, making nine tackles and breaking up six passes on the year (two of which came in the national title game against Alabama).
Overview
Fields' draft stock has taken an upward turn after a strong second-half performance against Alabama and a solid week of work at the Senior Bowl. He's combination of strength, speed and explosiveness should serve him well as he transitions inside. His lack of experience shows up in his technique and pattern recognition, but with time, his athletic traits and natural man cover talent could give him a chance to be a starting nickel.
