2023 NFL Draft

[TexanBeerlover]

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had my choice between Robinson and Skoronski round one, and.... the further I got along, the bigger the reach/the worse my grade was.... (love the pre draft allowances)

disregard they’re nonsensical grades :larry:

[beachcomber]

'nother guy that think we might regret if we leave him on the board....

A gifted and technically advanced athlete, Calijah Kancey has a chance to become a high-level starter and one of the league’s better interior pass rushers.

Evaluation:

Prospects who combine unteachable traits and technical refinement early in their college career are somewhat rare. Calijah Kancey fits that description, as the explosive and fluid athlete complements his excellent movement skills with a wide range of hand moves. When the talented defender engages first or attacks a lineman’s hands, he is extremely difficult to stop thanks to his accurate and well-timed hands, upper body strength and lateral quickness. What’s more, he has the flexibility to consistently get below a blocker’s reach and rip through into the backfield. Further, he consistently plays with a pass rush plan and strings together multiple hand moves. Although his game is predicated on burst and refined hand usage, he keeps linemen guessing by combining his first step, heavy hands and natural feel for leverage to manufacture substantial power. As a result of his low pad level and wide base, Kancey also has a strong anchor in run defense and can make plays through engagement. Despite his size, he can stack, shed and fill against the run; Kancy also windows (uses his athleticism to functionally two-gap) at the first level of the defense. When matched up against more than one lineman, the talented defender gets skinny and uses a hump move to split the double team. As a tackler, he is efficient and plays with a high motor. All in all, Kancey is a nightmare in one-on-one situations as a pass rusher and against the run to the extent that he was regularly held and double (or even triple) teamed. An extremely talented defender, Kancey’s main limitations are his size and experience. The defensive lineman comes in significantly shorter and lighter than the average measurements at the position. Further, he was part of a five-man rotation at defensive tackle in 2020 (his first year of play) and had to work to gain the playing time he eventually received towards the end of the season. Kancey’s size and limited experience have, understandably, led to issues on the field. First and foremost, he must initiate contact to bat away his opponent’s hands before they successfully engage in both run and pass defense. When he fails to do this, linemen latch on and control him. Further, Kancey is thrown back when opponents land a shot on his chest. Moreover, the talented defender must learn to aim his shots at his opponents’ hands to create separation; from there, he can win with his quickness. Similarly, he should aim to add forklift and trap moves to his arsenal. These moves are perfectly suited for his athletic profile and skillset. Additionally, Kancey relies too heavily on his power rush and is inaccurate with his hands in his bull rush. Against the run, Kancey can lose gap integrity and remove himself from the play. Finally, the talented defender struggled against top-tier competition. A gifted and technically advanced athlete, Calijah Kancey has a chance to become a high-level starter and one of the league’s better interior pass rushers. He projects as an immediate rotational piece while he develops, as his leverage and hands compensate for his smaller frame. Further, he can overcome most of his issues as he gains more experience.

sounds like he's got some George Karlaftis to his repertoire, and could be technically equivalent to some of the Olinemen we've had success w/of late.... pass on this guy @your own risk.

[Formula 21]

'nother guy that think we might regret if we leave him on the board....



sounds like he's got some George Karlaftis to his repertoire, and could be technically equivalent to some of the Olinemen we've had success w/of late.... pass on this guy @your own risk.

• 6-0.5
• 264

He’s so small. I’m not against him , but I have a preference to building a taller, heavier DL that wins through constant physicality. That wins by beating up the OL.

[beachcomber]

• 6-0.5
• 264

He’s so small. I’m not against him , but I have a preference to building a taller, heavier DL that wins through constant physicality. That wins by beating up the OL.

that's good to read.... if that sentiment pushes him down the board and makes him available to us.

[Formula 21]

that's good to read.... if that sentiment pushes him down the board and makes him available to us.

Later is better. Talent has to be drafted in the correct round.

[Formula 21]

By Chris Trapasso




Round 1 - Pick 24
Gervon Dexter Sr. DL
FLORIDA • SOPH • 6'6" / 312 LBS

PROJECTED TEAM L.A. Chargers

PROSPECT RNK 32nd

POSITION RNK 4th

The Chargers have to continue to build the strength of their defensive line. Dexter is a behemoth inside.

[beachcomber]

1) RB Bijan Robinson
2) ILB Noah Sewell
3) NT Siaki Ika
4) TE Dalton Kincaid
5) OC Eli Cox
6) ILB Palaie Gaotete IV
7) DT Dante Stills

8) CB Cameron Brown, CB Julius Brents, RB Ulysses Bentley IV, ED YaYa Diaby, RB Israel Abanikanda, SS Rashad Wisdom, WR Justin Shorter

based on intangibles, and guys I'd like to see as Chargers, the above is my board atm.

for the round 8 guys, am holding off on the two CBs, as really like the both of 'em, and.... they both have substantial concerns of different ilks.

Ulysses Bentley is sandwiched between one of the best freshman in the country and a top five RB in Zach Evans.... I think he'd be a great get.

the other guys are worth a shot, and plenty of them might not last 'til UDFA, and.... not going for the cheese and assuming the pundits are right w/their draft slotting.

and there are plenty of guys that I'd be (more than) ok with if they became Chargers, like Skoronski, Kancey, Tyree, Verse, Antonio, Emmanuel and the like....

[Leslie Grossman]

Early 1st round cluster

Gervon Dexter DT
Jaquelin Roy DT
Bryan Bresee DT
Olumuyiwa Fashanu OT
Peter Skoronski OT
Paris Johnson OT
Broderick Jones OT

[Formula 21]

Early 1st round cluster

Gervon Dexter DT
Jaquelin Roy DT
Bryan Bresee DT
Olumuyiwa Fashanu OT
Peter Skoronski OT
Paris Johnson OT
Broderick Jones OT

There’s a trencher to love.

[beachcomber]

01) Carolina * DT Jalen Carter
02) Vegas * ED Will Anderson
03) Lions * WR Marvin Harrison
04) Texans * QB CJ Stroud
05) Texans * ED Myles Murphy
06) Philly * RB Bijan Robinson
07) Steelers * CB Kelee Ringo
08) Az * WR Jaxon Smith-Njiba
09) Jax * OT Peter Skoronski
10) Bears * OT Jaelyn Duncan
11) WashDC * QB Hendon Hooker
12) Seattle * QB Will Levis
13) Atlanta * WR Quentin Johnston
14) Seattle * DT Brian Bresee
15) Cincy * OT Olumuyiwa Fashanu
16) Pats * WR Jordan Addison
17) Miami * forfeited
18) Pack * WR Jalin Hyatt
19) Miami * LB Trenton Simpson
20) Bucs * RB Zach Evans
21) Ravens * DE Tyree Wilson
22) Lions * S Antonio Johnson
23) Indy * QB Anthony Richardson
24) LAC * TE Michael Mayer
25) Titans * WR Josh Downs
26) Jets * OG O’Cyrus Torrence
27) Dallas * QB Bryce Young
28) Giants * LB Noah Sewell
29) KC * CB Cam Smith
30) Minny * CB Emmanuel Forbes
31) Bills * RB Jahmyr Gibbs
32) Philly * ED Nolan Smith

[TexanBeerlover]

Man, would love for Chargers/Herbert to be in position to grab Tennessee WR Jalin Hyatt. Exactly what this offense needs (electric speed/twitch) plus a big mauling RT in 2nd rd. also from Tennessee Darnell Wright, RT 6-5 347. Pretty much shut-down speed edge rusher Will Anderson off Young. Let’s Go :Beer1:

[beachcomber]

It was like watching a boxer take body punches for an entire fight wearing them down. Eventually, you will open them up for a knockout shot. That is what happened, too, as the game ended up being a blowout. Bijan Robinson had a similar effect on Texas, but they needed to hang on to the game, so his performance was vital to his team’s victory.

Robinson had his fifth consecutive 100-yard game and imposed his will in the fourth quarter, making very difficult plays look effortless as he extended drives and helped the Longhorn win. Both players are skilled running backs with outstanding balance and can absorb contact to gain extra yards.

If this was your introduction to Kincaid, welcome to the party. Kincaid dominated the Trojan defense and helped lead his team to a highly emotional victory. We hear so much about Michael Meyer and Brock Bowers, but Kincaid deserves to be in the conversation for the best tight end in the country. He was unguardable, catching 16 passes for 234 yards and a touchdown, making multiple crucial catches on their final drive.