2017 Official Draft Thread - Round 1

[Stinky Wizzleteats+]

http://arrowheadaddict.com/2017/03/11/nfl-draft-2017-sidney-jones-injured-washington-huskies-pro-day/

[Fleet]

Torn Achilles. Sucks. 2nd round steal.

[Formula 21]

Torn Achilles. Sucks. 2nd round steal.

He'll probably miss next year. That will drop him further IMO.

[Formula 21]

I suspect that Allen will fall based upon his poor speed numbers. But would I take him at 7 as a DE? That's a tough question. Did playing beside all that great talent help with his substantial production?

While few expected any of Alabama’s top prospects to compete again after such a short layoff since the combine, it was thought that Allen in particular might want a second chance after a somewhat disappointing performance at the combine, including a 5.0-second time in the 40-yard dash after measuring just under 6-foot-3 and 286 pounds.
Allen did not appear as quick or flexible as Tomlinson (6-foot-3, 310 pounds) during arc drills that were part of Wednesday’s workout, though the reigning Bednarik and Nagurski Award winner’s production (69 tackles, 16.5 tackles for loss and 10.5 sacks) speaks for itself.

[Fleet]

He'll probably miss next year. That will drop him further IMO.

Thats what i thought about Jaylon. Who had a much worse injury.

[Fleet]

Man ive talked with a lot of draft people and they seem to think Allen will drop out of the top 10.

If Thomas, Adams and Hooker are all gone im probably either hoping for Barnett or Williams.

[chargerkdb]

If Hooker, Thomas and Adams are gone by 7 it probably means no QB's taken. I would consider trading down and grabbing oline. An extra pick in top 100 would help especially with as deep as this draft is outside of offensive line

[chargerkdb]

Man ive talked with a lot of draft people and they seem to think Allen will drop out of the top 10.

If Thomas, Adams and Hooker are all gone im probably either hoping for Barnett or Williams.

Motivation is probably biggest concern with Allen. I could care less about how he runs in under ware. He was the number 1 High school prospect in the nation and he played at a pretty high level for arguably the best college program. I honestly think the didn't reach his potential and I think some of the questions around him are why he didn't do better. I don't think it was a case of him being made to look better by a stacked AL defense but probably him getting by with less than top effort because of great support around him.
He will disappear in games at times.

[Steve]

It's the time of year that everyone gets 40 times bouncing through their heads. But as the draft approaches, the thought of our interior (OL/DL) dances through everyones head and they come back to earth.

Allen got to do a lot of the dirty work and eat up at lot of interior attention to get the Alabama edge rushers freed up. I think a lot of people expect him to be super productive all the time, and that is not quite what he is. He is not a super quick guy who penetrates like Keith Millard or Warren Sapp and make a ton of plays in the backfield. BUt if a team wants more of a stout run defender who can push the pocket back into the QB, then Allen can be that guy.

I am not sure about the effort comment. I can say that in the 3 or 4 games I saw him play this year, I don' t think there was anything wrong with his effort. But the times that he disappear, may be somewhat due to the guys around him, and the role he was asked to play.

[CTrout]

I always have concerns about Bama players. Not a knock against Saban, actually a compliment. He seems to get everything out of them while their there...so many of them get to the NFL and never really improve.
Sure you can find a name here or there that turned into great players...but overall most have never lived up to the hype.
Trent Richardson, Mark Barron, Dre Kirkpatrick, Dee Miliner, Chance Womack, Fluker etc....some of the 1st rounders who never did much.

[Coachmarkos]

Mayock sure likes Lamp. Will he last to our 2nd round pick?

I love lamp. [emoji1]

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using Tapatalk

[Kyle]

Well I must say this is interesting.... Deshaun Watson?

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000792841/article/jeremiah-mock-draft-30-chargers-saints-get-qb-successors