Parting Shots
This week’s parting shots will come with nine players I believe could be first-round names not mentioned in your average mock draft. Let’s get after it.
10. DL Marlon Davidson, Auburn
Davidson won’t have his name high like teammate Derrick Brown, but the four-year starter excelled against the run in his final season, tallying a team-high 11.5 tackles for losses. Seattle, Tennessee, and Baltimore all could have him leaving the green room early.
Derrick Brown (#5) + Marlon Davidson (#3) 🤩🤩 pic.twitter.com/Y2uV3aq3xi
— The GOAT House (@GoatHouseNFL) April 13, 2020
9. CB AJ Terrell, Clemson
One horrible game against Ja’Marr Chase has scouts wondering if Terrell could be a top corner at the next level. When watching him, the former Tiger is great in coverage and is rangy to go deep and make a play. The Titans and 49ers could be a sweet home for the former national champion.
Continuing my journey through these corners. AJ Terrell up. I knew he lined up all over and be tested. Slot bottom. Starts off patient but gets a little wide and stops his feet when he shoots. Solid eye discipline on the scramble drill though pic.twitter.com/fPDStric1Q
— CrockTIME (@eric_crocker) April 13, 2020
8. CB Noah Igbinoghene, Auburn
Another Auburn defender worth bringing up in conversation. Despite playing the position for only two years, Igbinoghene has thrived against the run and is physical. Seattle or even Minnesota could use the former SEC star as a piece of their well-rounded defenses.
Just wrapped up w/Auburn CB Noah Igbinoghene for Talking w/TD. Discussed the 1st 2 plays in this video. Great job squeezing WR to the sideline. Pattern matching on the next one. The 3rd, 4th play show good footwork. Only 2 yrs at CB. Then the KR for 96 yd TD at the end. #Titans pic.twitter.com/27oaljdbx6
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) February 12, 2020
7. DL Justin Madubuike, Texas A&M
The Aggies were not good this year. Madubuike, however, was. The 300-pound defensive tackle led the team in sacks and tackles for loss, playing a mix of positions on the line. Both Tennessee and Kansas City could consider adding him to bolster their defensive lines.
Going back over A&M at UGA…@AggieFootball DT Justin Madubuike played like a man possessed. Maybe the best game I’ve seen him play. Was just tossing O lineman. pic.twitter.com/RVzpDWuhuj
— Cole Cubelic (@colecubelic) November 25, 2019
6. DL Ross Blacklock, TCU
Another defensive tackle from the Lone Star State, Blacklock has all the tools to be an immediate threat on a defensive line. Speed, strength and raw aggression make the former Horned Frog a multi-purpose weapon in the trenches for either a 3-4 or 4-3 base scheme.
TCU DT Ross Blacklock with a 4.91 40-yard dash#NFLCombine pic.twitter.com/RCK96TQpDc
— Tom Downey (@WhatGoingDowney) February 29, 2020
5. WR Brandon Aiyuk, Arizona State
Fast, shifty, and tough as nails, those are a few traits to describe the former Sun Devil’s skill set. Aiyuk has the physical qualities to pick up the first down, and the speed to win on the outside and keep drives alive. Green Bay might be in the market for a player like him to be their number two option.
Brandon Aiyuk has all the tools to be a stud in the NFL. Excited to see where he lands 😈🤞⚡️pic.twitter.com/6kCOEgYgC8
— Chargers Homer (@ChargersHomer) April 19, 2020
4. S Kyle Duggar, Lenoir-Rhyne
Duggar is a small-school player with big-time potential. One of the more physical defensive backs in the class, the Division II prospect can play both linebacker and safety while making jaw-dropping hits all over the field. Baltimore could surprise some people and select him here.
Kyle Duggar rotating to the sideline and then showing off his vertical to knock this ball down pic.twitter.com/bteTexJjPO
— Billy M (@BillyM_91) March 25, 2020
3. CB Jaylon Johnson, Utah
Johnson isn’t as elite as the top two cornerbacks, but his longer frame will allow him to win battles against larger receivers. Clean footwork and the ability to jump routes, the former Ute should compete for a starting role early in his career. Any team wanting to trade back into the first round should consider Johnson as their next corner.
"Pressure key visual key"
Good job by Jaylon Johnson disguising his zone. Doesn't just line up in it. And he does a legit job squeezing the route. But we want to be great right? So go ahead and get hands on the receiver and squeeze from there and we can still read your key or QB pic.twitter.com/29WfSF4buy
— 🦍 (@CrockTalkFilm) April 12, 2020
2. OT Isaiah Wilson, Georgia
The run on offensive tackles should help with Wilson’s stock. The right tackle down in Athens is raw, but he helped the team excel in the run game and only allowed 15 sacks. Tennessee could be the perfect pairing with the departure of Jack Conklin.
Justin Fields in the fake.
Isaiah Wilson setting the edge.
Holyfield’s speed.Just a thing of beauty pic.twitter.com/6Bmw28574F
— Dayne Young (@dayneyoung) October 7, 2018
1. Jeremy Chinn, S, Southern Illinois
Chinn does it all. He can win on coverage, cause turnovers and loves to tackle. Another small-school product, Chinn would be an ideal Bill Belichick-type that becomes the perfect face of the defense for years to come.
#Patriots Draft Target Thread: S – Southern Illinois, Jeremy Chinn 6'3 220lbs
Small school guys that has flown up the draft boards. Ran a 4.45 and has good size and athleticism at the position. Strong ball skills with outstanding range.pic.twitter.com/MS9zhBxTN7
— Ryan Spagnoli (@Ryan_Spags) April 13, 2020
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