mammalspod
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All the buzz on this guy is from his measurables and production. Here is why he won't be worth the high pick:
For an INSIDE LINEBACKER, which is exactly what he is, you want to see at least one of the following to justify a top-ten pick:
Sideline to sideline pursuit? T. Edmunds-nope (yes, he's fast at top speed due to length, but his quick acceleration is not special)
Great coverage and even some ball-hawking skills? T. Edmunds-nope (doesn't even use the length well to jump and bat balls down)
Complete domination of run defense, including aggressiveness, many tackles in the backfield, and sending a runner backward from contact? T. Edmunds-sometimes, but not really.
High overall production? T. Edmunds-sure, but in a 4-2-5 defense against track-meet style trick-play college offenses, a lot of the time he is simply one of two players in the vicinity to stop a run or dunk. He doesn't avoid/shed blockers like the machine LB you would think he is from the hype.
So... we're going to use this pick to get another Ryan Pace raw athlete in the prayer that he can be coached into rushing the passer against NFL linemen somehow? Take away any knowledge of his size/strength/combine performance and watch him on the field. Sure, he's a top college IL, but he will have some trouble performing at an elite level in the NFL.
You don't have to agree with me, just please watch the game film.
His pass rush is not that good at all on film, and he lacks edge and decisiveness on many plays/tackles.
....and for the "he's only 19" thing: the guy played three college seasons. He's about as developed as most other players in the draft. Let's get off the age thing, he's a few months younger than many prospects who don't get talked about like they just sprang up out the womb so the sky must be the limit.
The End.
P.S. Marcus Davenport will be a star pass rusher in the NFL.
For an INSIDE LINEBACKER, which is exactly what he is, you want to see at least one of the following to justify a top-ten pick:
Sideline to sideline pursuit? T. Edmunds-nope (yes, he's fast at top speed due to length, but his quick acceleration is not special)
Great coverage and even some ball-hawking skills? T. Edmunds-nope (doesn't even use the length well to jump and bat balls down)
Complete domination of run defense, including aggressiveness, many tackles in the backfield, and sending a runner backward from contact? T. Edmunds-sometimes, but not really.
High overall production? T. Edmunds-sure, but in a 4-2-5 defense against track-meet style trick-play college offenses, a lot of the time he is simply one of two players in the vicinity to stop a run or dunk. He doesn't avoid/shed blockers like the machine LB you would think he is from the hype.
So... we're going to use this pick to get another Ryan Pace raw athlete in the prayer that he can be coached into rushing the passer against NFL linemen somehow? Take away any knowledge of his size/strength/combine performance and watch him on the field. Sure, he's a top college IL, but he will have some trouble performing at an elite level in the NFL.
You don't have to agree with me, just please watch the game film.
His pass rush is not that good at all on film, and he lacks edge and decisiveness on many plays/tackles.
....and for the "he's only 19" thing: the guy played three college seasons. He's about as developed as most other players in the draft. Let's get off the age thing, he's a few months younger than many prospects who don't get talked about like they just sprang up out the womb so the sky must be the limit.
The End.
P.S. Marcus Davenport will be a star pass rusher in the NFL.
