PFF had him at a 75.8 last season FWIW.
I like the kid, needs to prove that he can handle work at 5T rather than just playing 3T in sub packages (although that was his bread and butter at Florida).
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Wab mentioned Taven Bryan in another thread. I kind of looked past him, wrongly. He is a beast. I would actually consider him at 8. As a badger fan the JJ Watt comp isn't exactly accurate. But poor man's version isn't far off.
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Welcome to the light.mmmc_35 wrote:Wab mentioned Taven Bryan in another thread. I kind of looked past him, wrongly. He is a beast. I would actually consider him at 8. As a badger fan the JJ Watt comp isn't exactly accurate. But poor man's version isn't far off.
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mmmc_35 wrote:Wab mentioned Taven Bryan in another thread. I kind of looked past him, wrongly. He is a beast. I would actually consider him at 8. As a badger fan the JJ Watt comp isn't exactly accurate. But poor man's version isn't far off.
I’d feel a lot better about that comparison if he had put up anywhere close to a Watt season.
Bryan looks the part, has the measureables, and his highlights are awesome.
But it hasn’t translated necessarily into production/box score - and that concerns me.
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I really, really like Bryan if he somehow falls to the 2nd round. I doubt it, but I think he will be drafted mid to late in the first round. Can't see top 10 though!Hiphopopotamos wrote:mmmc_35 wrote:Wab mentioned Taven Bryan in another thread. I kind of looked past him, wrongly. He is a beast. I would actually consider him at 8. As a badger fan the JJ Watt comp isn't exactly accurate. But poor man's version isn't far off.
I’d feel a lot better about that comparison if he had put up anywhere close to a Watt season.
Bryan looks the part, has the measureables, and his highlights are awesome.
But it hasn’t translated necessarily into production/box score - and that concerns me.
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Chad Reuter 5 round Mock on NFL.com:
Bears picks:
(1) OG Quentin Nelson
(2) DE/T Taven Bryan
(3)
(4a) EDGE Kemoko Turay
(4b) OT Jemarco Jones
(5) DB Darius Phillips
Bears picks:
(1) OG Quentin Nelson
(2) DE/T Taven Bryan
(3)
(4a) EDGE Kemoko Turay
(4b) OT Jemarco Jones
(5) DB Darius Phillips
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Meh... I'd rather go Tremaine Edmunds in the first, Will Hernandez in the second, trade both 4ths to move up in the third for Josey Jewell, and take an OT in the 5th.
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I'd love this draft. Turay is one of my sleepers.Hiphopopotamos wrote:Chad Reuter 5 round Mock on NFL.com:
Bears picks:
(1) OG Quentin Nelson
(2) DE/T Taven Bryan
(3)
(4a) EDGE Kemoko Turay
(4b) OT Jemarco Jones
(5) DB Darius Phillips
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I wouldn't hate it
Bryan is a great athlete but he has high bust potential. If you watch a full game off him, he plays upright and his motor isn't what you would expect. I don't like him in the 1st, but I do in the 2nd.
Kemoko Turay....love that pick. Kids gonna be a solid player!
Bryan is a great athlete but he has high bust potential. If you watch a full game off him, he plays upright and his motor isn't what you would expect. I don't like him in the 1st, but I do in the 2nd.
Kemoko Turay....love that pick. Kids gonna be a solid player!
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I am not a big fan of Turay. He is worth a 4th based solely on physical ability. He reminds me of Nick Perry without the strong hands. Both are a bit rigid in there movements. Turay can close. If he figures out how to use his hands and counter, there might be something there. Some of my problems come on how he was used, and I shouldn't count that against him. To often he wasn't trying to get up field which irritated me but it's not his fault.cblaz11 wrote:I wouldn't hate it
Bryan is a great athlete but he has high bust potential. If you watch a full game off him, he plays upright and his motor isn't what you would expect. I don't like him in the 1st, but I do in the 2nd.
Kemoko Turay....love that pick. Kids gonna be a solid player!
I also disagree with Bryan. Yes he does get to high out of his stance. He is a unique talent.
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Couldn't disagree more. Turay has flaws, but hand usage is not one of them. Look below, you don't see many guys out of college doing what he does with his hands.mmmc_35 wrote:I am not a big fan of Turay. He is worth a 4th based solely on physical ability. He reminds me of Nick Perry without the strong hands. Both are a bit rigid in there movements. Turay can close. If he figures out how to use his hands and counter, there might be something there. Some of my problems come on how he was used, and I shouldn't count that against him. To often he wasn't trying to get up field which irritated me but it's not his fault.cblaz11 wrote:I wouldn't hate it
Bryan is a great athlete but he has high bust potential. If you watch a full game off him, he plays upright and his motor isn't what you would expect. I don't like him in the 1st, but I do in the 2nd.
Kemoko Turay....love that pick. Kids gonna be a solid player!
I also disagree with Bryan. Yes he does get to high out of his stance. He is a unique talent.
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mmmc_35 wrote:I am not a big fan of Turay. He is worth a 4th based solely on physical ability. He reminds me of Nick Perry without the strong hands. Both are a bit rigid in there movements. Turay can close. If he figures out how to use his hands and counter, there might be something there. Some of my problems come on how he was used, and I shouldn't count that against him. To often he wasn't trying to get up field which irritated me but it's not his fault.cblaz11 wrote:I wouldn't hate it
Bryan is a great athlete but he has high bust potential. If you watch a full game off him, he plays upright and his motor isn't what you would expect. I don't like him in the 1st, but I do in the 2nd.
Kemoko Turay....love that pick. Kids gonna be a solid player!
I also disagree with Bryan. Yes he does get to high out of his stance. He is a unique talent.
17 second mark, 39 second, 51...the guy uses his hands very well
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I like Bryan..he flashes in this game. That being said, he also ends up on his butt a lot.
One of the most important things for a Dlinemen is staying on your feet, there are a lot of plays in every game where he doesn't do it. At the next level, that will double if he doesn't develop. Again, I like him, but not at 8, and probably not in the 1st.
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One of the most important things for a Dlinemen is staying on your feet, there are a lot of plays in every game where he doesn't do it. At the next level, that will double if he doesn't develop. Again, I like him, but not at 8, and probably not in the 1st.
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Eh I could be wrong. I remember linemen getting into his chest more.cblaz11 wrote:mmmc_35 wrote:I am not a big fan of Turay. He is worth a 4th based solely on physical ability. He reminds me of Nick Perry without the strong hands. Both are a bit rigid in there movements. Turay can close. If he figures out how to use his hands and counter, there might be something there. Some of my problems come on how he was used, and I shouldn't count that against him. To often he wasn't trying to get up field which irritated me but it's not his fault.cblaz11 wrote:I wouldn't hate it
Bryan is a great athlete but he has high bust potential. If you watch a full game off him, he plays upright and his motor isn't what you would expect. I don't like him in the 1st, but I do in the 2nd.
Kemoko Turay....love that pick. Kids gonna be a solid player!
I also disagree with Bryan. Yes he does get to high out of his stance. He is a unique talent.
17 second mark, 39 second, 51...the guy uses his hands very well
https://youtubevideos.io/Cfb-film-room- ... JqHNWeaQy0" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Here’s a really great read...
Retired NFL defensive lineman Stephen White breaks down the pass rusher who might have the highest ceiling of any in the draft.
https://www.sbnation.com/2018/3/20/17089168/2018-nfl-draft-marcus-davenport-breakdown-scouting-report
Retired NFL defensive lineman Stephen White breaks down the pass rusher who might have the highest ceiling of any in the draft.
https://www.sbnation.com/2018/3/20/17089168/2018-nfl-draft-marcus-davenport-breakdown-scouting-report
I feel the same way about Edmunds at 8 as well (as an edge rusher). Edmunds freakish athletic ability cushions that somewhat, but with our biggest need being edge rusher, its a worry. If Pace picks him, I'm sure he's satisfied he will fill that role nicely.G08 wrote:I've completely forgotten about Davenport. I just feel like dude is way too raw for #8.
I'm with you 100% on Edge Rusher, Guard/Center in the first two rounds.
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What are everyone's thoughts on Duke Ejiofor OLB/Edge Wake Forest? Like him? Dislike him? Reasoning?
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mmmc_35 wrote:Eh I could be wrong. I remember linemen getting into his chest more.cblaz11 wrote:mmmc_35 wrote:I am not a big fan of Turay. He is worth a 4th based solely on physical ability. He reminds me of Nick Perry without the strong hands. Both are a bit rigid in there movements. Turay can close. If he figures out how to use his hands and counter, there might be something there. Some of my problems come on how he was used, and I shouldn't count that against him. To often he wasn't trying to get up field which irritated me but it's not his fault.cblaz11 wrote:I wouldn't hate it
Bryan is a great athlete but he has high bust potential. If you watch a full game off him, he plays upright and his motor isn't what you would expect. I don't like him in the 1st, but I do in the 2nd.
Kemoko Turay....love that pick. Kids gonna be a solid player!
I also disagree with Bryan. Yes he does get to high out of his stance. He is a unique talent.
17 second mark, 39 second, 51...the guy uses his hands very well
https://youtubevideos.io/Cfb-film-room- ... JqHNWeaQy0" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
He kind of reminds me of Rosey Colvin. I watched a couple full games and ya, he def is struggling to get off blocks. I like him, but wouldn't want him until the 4th
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He's been nicely productive during his time at Wake. He's not explosive like Marcus Davenport or an athletic marvel like Josh Sweat. More of a lunch pail kind of guy who has very good technique and displays better skills than raw talent.DaSuperfan wrote:What are everyone's thoughts on Duke Ejiofor OLB/Edge Wake Forest? Like him? Dislike him? Reasoning?
I honestly think, if Ejiofor can get stronger, he could develop into a very effective 5-technique.
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Anyone else find it odd that there isn't a single pass rusher on this list except for Chubb?Atkins&Rebel wrote:http://walterfootball.com/prospectMeetings/byteam
Mike Boone, RB, Cincinnati (PRO)
Toth, Brett, OT, Army (EW)
Equanimeous St. Brown, WR, Notre Dame (PRI)
Deon Cain, WR, Clemson (COM)
Bradley Chubb, DE, N.C. State (PRI)
James Daniels, C, Iowa (PRI)
Jaylen Dunlap, CB, Illinois (PRI)
Minkah Fitzpatrick, S, Alabama (WOR)
Matthew Gono, G, Wesley (PRI)
Mike Hughes, CB, Central Florida (PRI)
Hayden Hurst, TE, South Carolina (COM)
Lamar Jackson, QB, Louisville (COM)
Elijah Marks, WR, Northern Arizona (PRI)
Jamar McGloster, OT, Syracuse (EW)
Tarvarius Moore, FS, Southern Mississippi (PRI)
Brandon Parker, OT, North Carolina A&T (COM)
DeMornay Pierson-El, WR, Nebraska (PRO)
Kyle Queiro, FS, Northwestern (WOR)
Jeremy Reaves, S, South Alabama (PRI)
Calvin Ridley^, WR, Alabama (COM, PRO)
Brandon Shed, WR, Hobart (PRO)
Roquan Smith, OLB/ILB, Georgia (PRI)
Courtland Sutton, WR, SMU (COM)
Jonah Trinnaman, WR, Brigham Young (PRO)
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Maybe, yeah.
In 2016 they had private meetings with Floyd and Whitehair.
In 2017 they had a private meeting with Cohen, a clandestine workout with Trubisky, and coached Jordan Morgan at the Senior Bowl.
The Bears reportedly met with a few small-school guys at this year's Senior Bowl.
There are a few more names here than on the Walter Football list, but still not deep in edge guys. This might be something akin to the Trubisky thing last year, I dunno.
In 2016 they had private meetings with Floyd and Whitehair.
In 2017 they had a private meeting with Cohen, a clandestine workout with Trubisky, and coached Jordan Morgan at the Senior Bowl.
The Bears reportedly met with a few small-school guys at this year's Senior Bowl.
There are a few more names here than on the Walter Football list, but still not deep in edge guys. This might be something akin to the Trubisky thing last year, I dunno.
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Watch that middle clip / interview. I want to shake this dude's hand.
Watch that middle clip / interview. I want to shake this dude's hand.
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Yeah, I read up on him during senior bowl week. Seems like a great kid. I don't know a ton about him as a player, except that he's undersized.G08 wrote:http://www.nfl.com/draft/2018/profiles/ ... id=2560032
Watch that middle clip / interview. I want to shake this dude's hand.
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He's got some juice to him though, huh?wab wrote:Yeah, I read up on him during senior bowl week. Seems like a great kid. I don't know a ton about him as a player, except that he's undersized.G08 wrote:http://www.nfl.com/draft/2018/profiles/ ... id=2560032
Watch that middle clip / interview. I want to shake this dude's hand.
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