Official 2025 NFL Draft Superthread | Prospect Discussion

[Boltjolt]

Maybe but i am over the blocking obsession. We already have Dissly and Fisk in the TE room for that. What the room lacks is a dynamic pass catcher and seam stretcher. That is not Hawes.

No it isnt...i was thinking he could take over for Dissly in 2026 as i thought he had a 2 year contract but i see it is a 3 year deal....and he will still only be 30.

[Boltjolt]

People should watch Booker...there is a 14 minute highlight reel on youtube, i think the channel is nflfilmroom...not sure...

Count how many times his targets end up on the ground, folks...you will forget all about his combine workout...

Well highlights will always have possitive plays, thus the name!
If they draft Booker im fine with it as they are seeing his tape and then some but im sure in some normal tape there are some misses on Book because maybe he was slow getting there. I really dont care what a OLs 40 time is as long as they enough agility to pull. His 10 yard was pretty bad though lol....(1.96)

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Truth.

[dmac_bolt]

Maybe but i am over the blocking obsession. We already have Dissly and Fisk in the TE room for that. What the room lacks is a dynamic pass catcher and seam stretcher. That is not Hawes.

We don't need another blocking TE imo either. Conk is also a good (enough) blocker

[Duck of Death]

Well highlights will always have possitive plays, thus the name!
If they draft Booker im fine with it as they are seeing his tape and then some but im sure in some normal tape there are some misses on Book because maybe he was slow getting there. I really dont care what a OLs 40 time is as long as they enough agility to pull. His 10 yard was pretty bad though lol....(1.96)

The lowlights aren’t flattering. Yes, Booker is VERY good in pass pro. Quite possibly the best in this class. But his run blocking is actually quite spotty. Granted, when he lands his mark, he is absolutely a mauler. But there is footage out there showing that he often can’t get over in time to hit his pull target. Ditto with simple reach blocks at times. Another concern - not sure what weight he played at, but he was listed at 350 in 2023. So most likely, he lost quite a bit of weight for the Combine when he showed up at a 321. But even at that lighter weight, he was near dead least in speed and agility metrics. And that lack of mobility does show on film.

[Bolt4Knob]

We don't need another blocking TE imo either. Conk is also a good (enough) blocker

They need a pass catching TE. Conklin has a nice skill set and I think he will be better than Hurst. But, that doesn't mean the Chargers can't upgrade. Like WR -- -Mike Williams is a nice short term player - but TMac or maybe Ebuka in R1 make sense (after more reviews, I think Burden and Golden are out at 22) - also makes sense.

I heard these podcasts with mock drafts talking about getting weapons for Caleb and Maye and think "what the hell about Justin herbert too!!!??"

[Jack Burton]

They need a pass catching TE. Conklin has a nice skill set and I think he will be better than Hurst. But, that doesn't mean the Chargers can't upgrade. Like WR -- -Mike Williams is a nice short term player - but TMac or maybe Ebuka in R1 make sense (after more reviews, I think Burden and Golden are out at 22) - also makes sense.

I heard these podcasts with mock drafts talking about getting weapons for Caleb and Maye and think "what the hell about Justin herbert too!!!??"

Hawes is a favorite cause Dissly is going into the second year of his three year deal, so folks are forecasting for his replacement.

[Bolt4Knob]

Hawes is a favorite cause Dissly is going into the second year of his three year deal, so folks are forecasting for his replacement.

I would be okay with Gunner Helm in like late R3 - for sure R4 but my guess he is gone

Draft Luke Lachey in Round 6 or 7 so they can trade him to the Raiders for a broken down treadmill (two stories of different san diego sports teams combined into one!)

[dmac_bolt]

Hawes is a favorite cause Dissly is going into the second year of his three year deal, so folks are forecasting for his replacement.

Rd6 was your target? Ok - you're a great member and have done a lot of great work this off season. If you want a blocking TE in Rd 6, he's yours.

Great team effort should be rewarded, even in TPB.

[dmac_bolt]

They need a pass catching TE. Conklin has a nice skill set and I think he will be better than Hurst. But, that doesn't mean the Chargers can't upgrade. Like WR -- -Mike Williams is a nice short term player - but TMac or maybe Ebuka in R1 make sense (after more reviews, I think Burden and Golden are out at 22) - also makes sense.

I heard these podcasts with mock drafts talking about getting weapons for Caleb and Maye and think "what the hell about Justin herbert too!!!??"

A do it all TE (e.g. Colston, Taylor, I'm off the Warren Wagon for now and count on hyp ensuring he's gone early) is Rd 1 (Colston), Early Rd 2 max (Taylor). But a dynamic Flex TE that is just a better pro version of a Parham or Smartt can be drafted later than Rd2: Briningstool, Arroyo, Fannin, (other)? - choose your order. Odds are one of those guys are still around in Rd4 maybe?

Egbuke and Colston are my #22 favorites today. Egbuke is slippery good. Colston is worth the TE value-penalty of taking him at 22, with a smile.

[dmac_bolt]

The lowlights aren’t flattering. Yes, Booker is VERY good in pass pro. Quite possibly the best in this class. But his run blocking is actually quite spotty. Granted, when he lands his mark, he is absolutely a mauler. But there is footage out there showing that he often can’t get over in time to hit his pull target. Ditto with simple reach blocks at times. Another concern - not sure what weight he played at, but he was listed at 350 in 2023. So most likely, he lost quite a bit of weight for the Combine when he showed up at a 321. But even at that lighter weight, he was near dead least in speed and agility metrics. And that lack of mobility does show on film.

(...and in that instance, Booker was quietly removed from Dmac's board ... )

This is my fear with Booker - NFL OGs need to be able to move quickly and smoothly and get onto and lock their targets to be any good, blocking schemes are more varied and difficult than at Bama. NFL defenders are next level strong and quick compared to NCAA. I did see him come across on a trap block very well on a few highlights, but as you warn - I only saw highlights.

[Jack Burton]

A do it all TE (e.g. Colston, Taylor, I'm off the Warren Wagon for now and count on hyp ensuring he's gone early) is Rd 1 (Colston), Early Rd 2 max (Taylor). But a dynamic Flex TE that is just a better pro version of a Parham or Smartt can be drafted later than Rd2: Briningstool, Arroyo, Fannin, (other)? - choose your order. Odds are one of those guys are still around in Rd4 maybe?

Egbuke and Colston are my #22 favorites today. Egbuke is slippery good. Colston is worth the TE value-penalty of taking him at 22, with a smile.

Gadsden to me is the best Flex TE in this draft.
Gadsden, Mason Taylor played on the same little league team vs Pat Surtain Jr and Tyson Campbell.