2017 Draft Thread

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Originally Posted by Dam8610

If the Colts end up trading to the back of the first round, I'm hoping they'll take T.J. Watt at that point, but I'd prefer to get Reddick at 15.

My thought process for the first round:

Option A = If one of the "elite" defenders falls to 1-15 (OLB Myles Garrett, 3-tech DT Jonathan Allen, S Jamal Adams, CB Marshon Lattimore, 3-tech DT Solomon Thomas or ILB Reuben Foster) then you take them regardless of position. Their chances to be long-term impactful players are excellent.

Option B = If none of the "elite" defenders are available but either 1) Derek Barnett or 2) Hasson Riddick are available you draft them at 1-15.

Option C = If none of the above are available, you trade back to the mid 20s (1 or 2 jumps back) and you pick 1) T.J. Watt, 2) Charles Harris, 3) Taco Charleston or 4) Carl Lawson.

I think Watt has the makings of an elite pass rusher, much like his brother. I think he needs to add another 15-20 pounds of muscle to his frame but I think he is a guy that you can move all over the field to get a good matchup.

I don't mind Charles Harris or Carl Lawson or Taco Charleston but I want one of Barnett, Riddick or Watt.

I would pass on Tim Williams (too dumb to pick up Alabama defensive system?), Jordan Willis (one trick pony with outside rush only), Malik McDowell (I don't see dominance), Zach Cunningham (little pass rush ability) or Takkarist McKinley (did not learn any technique in 3 years at UCLA, unteachable?).

As a later round pass rusher, I like Washington's Joe Mathis. He is probably a 1st round draft pick if his season had not been cut short after only 6 games in 2016. He probably will not contribute much in 2017 but he would be drafted for the future.

Cheers,