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znModeratorUnderstand, but no 1st or 2nd rounders this year and their percentage is a tad higher than the rest.
That’s true. And in the end you could be right.
But here’s my thinking. The more picks…the more chances. Usually in rounds 3-7 you have 5 picks, and obviously, this is twice that.
I figure at a minimum, 1 or 2 of the OL will hit, Kiser and O.O. will hit, and at least 1 of the DL will hit. I don’t know if Kelly counts as a hit if he’s the 2A back.
They need some depth and grade B players to add to the recipe. Then the stars can do the rest.
znModeratorAh. An Ag roster. Now we know it’s NFL draft assessment season. It’s official.
znModeratorkfriel sez:
I’m big Oklahoma fan. He is a little short and doesn’t have long arms and didn’t run the fastest 40. He fell because some don’t know if he can do it. I will say this the kid can flat out get to the QB. Sometimes measurements aren’t everything. He’s a football player who gives everything he has on every play. If Wade turns him loose he will be a steal.
znModeratorSo many of those young WRs on Rams look up to Tavon. In fact, I know of one in particular who went on a trip with him recently thinking this possibly was going to happen earlier and wanted to spend some last minute time w/ him. Just oh so grateful to have worked with Tay-Awesome. https://t.co/OAAHX1Vioa
— Dani Klupenger (@daniklup) April 28, 2018
znModeratorOGBONNIA OKORONKWO | Oklahoma 6015 | 253 lbs.
BACKGROUND: A three-star defensive end recruit out of high school, Ogbonnia (O-BO-ny-uh) “Ogbo” Okoronkwo (o-kor-RON-kwo), who is the son of Nigerian immigrants, was unfamiliar with football until his sophomore season at Alief Taylor when he was coaxed to the field by one of the coaches. By his junior season, he was registering double-digit sacks and receiving attention from FBS-level programs. Okoronkwo originally committed to Oklahoma State the summer before his senior season, but he flipped to Oklahoma before signing day. After redshirting in 2013, he saw limited action as a redshirt freshman in 2014 and posted eight tackles and 2.0 sacks. Okoronkwo again served as a back-up in 2015, recording nine tackles and 2.0 sacks as a sophomore. With Eric Striker off to the NFL, Okoronkwo became a starting edge rusher for the Sooners and led the team with 12.0 tackles for loss, 9.0 sacks and two forced fumbles, earning Second Team All-Big 12 honors. He returned for his senior season and started all 14 games and again led the team with 17.5 tackles for loss, 8.0 sacks and three forced fumbles to earn First Team All-Big 12 honors and Co-Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year honors (along with Texas linebacker Malik Jefferson). Okoronkwo accepted his invitation to the 2018 Senior Bowl.
YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD
2013: Redshirted
2014: (11/0) 8 3.0 2.0 0 0
2015: (9/0) 9 2.0 2.0 0 0
2016: (12/12) 71 12.0 9.0 2 3
2017: (14/14) 76 17.5 8.0 3 2
Total: (46/26) 164 34.5 21.0 5 5
HT WT ARM HAND WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP
COMBINE 6015 253 33 3/4 09 80 1/4 4.77 2.76 1.65 38 10’01” – – 27
PRO DAY 4.76 2.72 1.60 – 10’05” 4.34 7.09 –STRENGTHS: Sculpted physique with developed muscle tone…drops his pads, extends his long arms and uses his natural leverage to put blockers on skates…heavy-handed…excellent contact balance and forward lean to attack/fight through blocks…uses initial get-off and energy to win the edge…ankle flexion to drip and rush low to the ground…maintains his momentum in congestion to squeeze through gaps…high-effort chase and finish skills…earns extra points for his relentless nature, leaving everything he has on the field…arrived in Norman at only 205 pounds, working hard in the weight room to fill out…voted a senior captain…graduated with a degree in African and African-American studies (May 2017)…above average production the past two seasons with 29.5 tackles for loss, 17.0 sacks and five forced fumbles in 26 starts.
WEAKNESSES: Short with tweener body type…has excellent length, but doesn’t always use his long arms to lock out and control the point of attack…doesn’t set a secure edge and lacks polish as a run defender…ordinary pass rush selection if he doesn’t win with his first step…short initial steps…late bloomer and still developing mentally…inexperienced in reverse…doesn’t have the redirection skills or speed to drop and cover skill players out of the backfield…will overwork himself and fatigue later in games – left the locker room on a stretcher and taken to the hospital following a game (Oct. 2016) due to several issues related to exhaustion, missing the following week’s game…limited experience rushing with his hand on the ground.
SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Oklahoma, Okoronkwo played the “JACK” edge rusher position in the Sooners’ hybrid front-seven, standing up almost exclusively and rushing from both sides of the formation. He displays the three B’s (burst, balance and bend) required for NFL-level pass rushers with a menacing play style that forces blockers to come unglued. Okoronkwo uses his shorter stature to his advantage and has the arm length of a much larger player, but relies on effort to counter more than disciplined technique. Although his pass rush potential is scheme-diverse, he might be relegated to subpackage situations as a rookie until he makes the necessary improvements vs. the run. Overall, Okoronkwo isn’t overly creative and blockers know what he brings, but that doesn’t mean it will be easy to stop, flashing the pass rush potential of Jacksonville Jaguars edge rusher Yannick Ngakoue.
GRADE: 2nd Round (#52 overall)
znModeratorFrom CBS sports
Draft Prospect Outlook: Ogbonnia Okoronkwo
Best combination of quickness, bend, dip and pass-rushing moves among edge-rushers in this class. Some teams will be turned off by his lack of ideal height. Plays the run well because of his work with his arms. Should go in the first round, may slide to the second.Grade: A
First-round talent. Wins off the edge with burst, bend and wide array of pass-rushing moves. Holds up well against run despite lack of height. Jerry Hughes-like.znModeratorznModeratorznModeratorhttps://www.nfl.com/prospects/micah-kiser?id=32462018-0002-5598-88b5-b670384392ed
6′ 0″
238 lbs
32” ARMSKiser has used his instincts, hustle, and powerful tackling to become one of the most productive linebackers (both against the run and as a pass rusher) in the country during his three years on the field with the Cavaliers. The two-time All-Maryland pick and Baltimore Sun’s Co-Defensive Player of the Year in 2012, Kiser redshirted his first year in Charlottesville. He made 15 tackles in 12 games as a reserve as a freshman, tying for the team lead with nine stops on special teams. Kiser was installed in the middle of the Cavs’ defense in 2015 and finished his second-team All-ACC sophomore year with a conference-leading 115 tackles (13 for loss, 7.5 sacks, three forced fumbles). The hits kept coming in his junior campaign, as Kiser was a first-team Associated Press All-American and All-ACC pick after ranking third in the country with 11.2 tackles per game (134 total, 10 for loss, 6.5 sacks, seven passes defensed) and tying for fifth in the FBS with five forced fumbles. He ranked among the nation’s leaders in tackles again in 2017, receiving third-team AP All-American and first-team All-ACC honors with 145 stops (50 solo), 9.5 for loss, five sacks, four pass breakups, and two fumble recoveries.
By Lance Zierlein
NFL Analyst
Draft Projection
Round 4
Overview
Kiser’s impressive production didn’t happen on accident and teams will have to weigh his consistent ability to make plays with his modest athletic ability and overall play speed. Kiser is a banger built to play inside the box, but he has limited range and may not offer much coverage ability. Unless he runs well and puts together a solid workout, he could fall in this draft, but his toughness and production give him a shot to be a backup.
Strengths
Built with a sturdy base and banger’s frame
Quick to diagnose and respond
Makes tackles near the line of scrimmage and doesn’t wait on running backs to get to him
Recognizes cutback lanes and fills the fit to look up runners in the cutback lane
Tough guy who likes contact
Brings it to second level climbing blockers with stiff shoulder or a powerful punch
Has the play strength and leverage advantage to play under blocker’s pads
Willing to fire downhill into his run fits to close off the lane
Never over-pursues
Tackle production and impact play totals are staggering with 397 tackles, 33.5 tackles for losses, 19 sacks and eight forced fumbles over three years as a starter
Weaknesses
Possesses thickly bundled hips that limit bend and movement
Short stepper short area trigger burst
Needs to do better job of dropping pad level as a tackler
Running backs can drive through his contact and fall forward for additional yardage
Makes a lot of tackles but will miss a lot of tackles as well
Below average play speed and burst create challenging tackle angles once he gets to the spot
Gradual in his change of direction movement
Doesn’t have desired NFL range
Sluggish lateral quickness means he better diagnose early
Is a liability in man coverage
Will struggle to match patterns from man coverageznModeratorznModeratorApril 28, 2018 at 8:17 pm in reply to: Justin Lawler: tweets n bits n articles n vids n stuff #85594znModeratorPFF LA Rams@PFF_Rams
New #LARams edge defender Justin Lawler Pemex the draft class’s 10th highest pass-rush productivity in 2017 at 13.2. He generated 22 QB Sacks, 22 QB hits, 94 QB hurries and 138 total QB pressures on 884 pass-rushing snaps over the last three seasonsApril 28, 2018 at 8:16 pm in reply to: Travin Howard: tweets n bits n articles n vids n stuff #85593znModeratorFormer Lobo Howard drafted by Rams
Travin Howard, in his own words, has always been an underdog, something he embraced and worked to overcome.
It paid off on Saturday.
Howard, a former Longview Lobo who went on to a standout career at TCU, was selected by the Los Angeles Rams in the seventh round of the 2018 NFL Draft on Saturday in Arlington.
Howard was a week away from signing with UT-San Antonio out of high school before receiving an offer and signing with TCU.
“It seems like I was always the underdog, always the guy that had to prove myself,” Howard said Saturday. “I embraced that.
“I’m here now and it doesn’t matter how I got here at the end of the day. That’s the same mentality I’m going to keep.”
Howard wrapped up his senior season with the Horned Frogs, where he left Fort Worth as the all-time leading tackler under head coach Gary Patterson.
An All-Big 12 selection during his junior and senior seasons at TCU, Howard is the first player in program history to lead the lead in tackles for three-straight seasons.
After his collegiate career finished, Howard, the 231st pick overall, went to work and stayed patient.
“I just kept working, did a lot on the track and it was a long wait getting ready for this weekend,” Howard said. “It was a great feeling when I got the call and it was a big weight lifted off my shoulders.
“I expected to go a little earlier but hey, everything happens for a reason.”
Howard played safety as a freshman for TCU before making the move to linebacker for the remainder of his career.
“That’s how I tried to sell myself, just being a versatile player,” Howard said. “I was showing them that I was able to play a few different positions.”
With the wait game on, Howard returned to his grandma’s house in Longview to follow the draft, a moment he said he’ll never forget.
“It was crazy,” Howard said. “I answered the phone, talked with the coaches and when I hung up, everyone went silent.
“I told them who it was and where I was going and everyone went berserk, everyone was lit. It was an emotional moment. I can’t even describe it.”
Howard is the fourth Longview Lobo in the NFL, joining Trent Williams and Pete Robertson of the Washington Redskins and Chris Ivory of the Buffalo Bills.
“It’s a family,” Howard said. “Lobo football means a lot and helped get us all here.
“There’s a few in the league and there’s more to come.”
Fellow East Texans drafted this weekend were Keke Coutee (Lufkin, 4th round, Houston Texans) and Dylan Cantrell (Whitehouse, 6th round, Los Angeles Chargers).
znModeratorRich Hammond@Rich_Hammond
New Rams picks Ogbonnia Okoronkwo matched up against new teammate Joseph Noteboom when they played at Oklahoma and TCU. Was it friendly? “At this point, yeah,” Okoronkwo joked.znModeratorAlden Gonzalez@Alden_Gonzalez
Micah Kiser might be the most polished player the Rams have drafted so far.Rich Hammond@Rich_Hammond
Kiser’s bio says he has a degree in foreign affairs and already is working on his master’s degree. Team GPA is going through the roof this weznModeratorAlden Gonzalez@Alden_Gonzalez
John Kelly can perhaps fill the role the Rams were hoping for Lance Dunbar last year, as a change-of-pace back for Todd Gurley.Rich Hammond@Rich_Hammond
John Kelly is the first Rams pick who left college early, after his junior season at Tennessee. Kelly said he felt confident about his decision all along and “it got me a job.”znModeratorJoe Curley@vcsjoecurley
Jamil Demby is from South Jersey and played at Maine, but he has a connection with the Rams. His offensive coordinator at Maine, Liam Coen, is now the Rams assistant WRs coach.znModeratorJoe Curley@vcsjoecurley
Trevon Young, drafted by the Rams at 205, says he knows there are “big things ahead” for the Rams.Young, who played a year at Iowa Western Community College, says “To finally get that call, I can’t even explain it… I’ve been through so much to get to this point.”
znModeratorJoe Curley@vcsjoecurley
John Franklin, a fourth-round pick, played for former Rams head coach Mike Martz in the @NFLPABowlAlden Gonzalez@Alden_Gonzalez
John Franklin said the Rams see him as a defensive end, sort of as a 5-technique. He was a stand-up edge rusher early in his college career and was mainly a 3-technique this past season.znModeratorJoe Curley@vcsjoecurley
Les Snead opens his post-draft presser addressing Tavon Austin: “One of my favorite human beings on the planet. One of the most competitive, mentally tough…Can’t say enough about that human being.” @DowntownRams @CVRamsClubSnead says teams were checking on Austin through the offseason. “Somewhere in the draft today, I got a text and a call from Stephen Jones… Thought it was best for the team and for Tavon.”
Snead on Austin: “He was a weapon for us on special teams and on offense the year before the contract. He was just a unique weapon for us… Us going through a lot of QB changes probably hindered his progress… The guy had a productive career for us.”
Snead said the Rams “moved on” from Austin when he was injured last year.
Alden Gonzalez@Alden_Gonzalez
Told trading Tavon Austin to the Cowboys will clear $1M in salary cap space for 2018. Most of his salary was tied up in dead money, which the Rams still absorb.Rams GM Les Snead called Tavon Austin “one of my favorite human beings on the planet” and “one of the most competitive, mentally tough. Glad I was a part of his life.” “Last year, unfortunately, when Sean got here, had the wrist injury and couldn’t get on the field, fell behind. Unfortunately for him, we kind of moved on in terms of adding people to the roster. So we did feel like Tavon deserved a chance to go try to be Tavon. But I can’t say enough about that human being.”
Former Rams WR Tavon Austin on joining the Cowboys, per ESPN’s Todd Archer: “Lot of weight off my shoulders, him (Jerry Jones) speaking to me that I get to come play for America’s best team. It had always been a dream.”
More Tavon Austin: “I definitely didn’t see this coming at all, but it’s the business side of football and the NFL. I’m definitely appreciative of my opportunities that I have, and I’m just glad it’s the Dallas Cowboys.”
April 28, 2018 at 7:45 pm in reply to: Rams draft in general — tweets n bits n posts n articles etc. #85583znModeratorMike Clay@MikeClayNFL
Don’t draft for need? Rams seem to well aware of their pressing needs this weekend (OL youth, LB, Edge)…so far: 3 OL, 1 LB, 1 Edge, 1 DERich Hammond@Rich_Hammond
Rams will be able to add about 10 undrafted free agents, then have a couple spots open for a tryout camp in May.Vincent Bonsignore@DailyNewsVinny
#Rams creating competition at OLB, where 2 spots are essentially up for grabs. Samson Ebukam is a frontrunner, with Ogbonnia Okoronkwo, Trevon Young, Matt Longacre, Garrett Sickles, Ejuan Price, Carlos Thompson in mix. Should be an interesting camp battle.==
The Rams draft is complete. Here’s how it looks pic.twitter.com/O6Ck7cpQZn
— Joe Curley (@vcsjoecurley) April 28, 2018
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Joe Curley@vcsjoecurley
Rams draft included two edge rushers, two inside linebackers, one defensive tackle, two defensive ends, one running back, one tackle, one guard and one center.znModeratorScouting report: Jamil Demby, OG, Maine
link: http://nfldraftbible.com/scouting-report-jamil-demby-og-maine/
Height: 6043 | Weight: 323 | Forty: 5.15E | Hand: 0978 | Arm: 3400 | Wingspan: 7914 |
SCOUTING REPORT
This big, bad bully was a force to be reckoned with at the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl in January of 2018, dominating one-on-ones and winning in the trenches. He stood out the entire week, shoving several defenders down to the ground with a stiff, one-armed jab. His strength and physicality were on full display, as he held his ground well at the point of attack. He also demonstrated sound footwork, solid technique, size and athleticism. The four-year starter at left tackle received a call to the Senior Bowl after his noteworthy performance (coached by the Denver Broncos staff), where he went on to enjoy another stellar week and he solidify himself as a day three prospect. He racked up numerous accolades and honors during his time at Maine, while evolving into the leader of the entire team. Possesses the skillset to play all three positions along the offensive line. He is expected to become the second Black Bears player drafted in the past three years (Trevor Bates Rd.7 in in 2016 by Colts).
znModeratorPossible, but it is well documented over many years that you are optimistic this time of year.
Rams hit rate on drafts from 2012 is 40% (which is good).
So I just assume they repeat their own hit rate.
znModeratorThey are all mystery-players to me, but i expected that. What I’m hoping for is to get two solid starters out of that group. I dont mean starters ‘this’ year, but maybe in a year or two.
If nothing else I would think the Tennessee RB would contribute.
Doesnt look like they took any ‘bad boys’ in the Draft. I guess they only want veteran-bad-boys.
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vI think there are at least 4 future starters in this draft.
znModeratorI gave up on him, a while back. Ball security.
I hope he does well with Dallas, but I dont think he’s long for the NFL.
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vThat would not be the reason to give up on him.
He fumbles on returns.
NOT as a back or receiver.
His fumble percentage per touch on runs and catches was basically no different than Gurley’s.
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April 28, 2018 at 6:15 pm in reply to: Rams draft in general — tweets n bits n posts n articles etc. #85569znModeratorLos Angeles Rams’ 2018 draft: Analysis for every pick
Alden Gonzalez
Breaking down the Los Angeles Rams’ 2018 draft class.
Round 3, No. 89 overall: Joe Noteboom, OT, TCU
My take: Noteboom, 6-foot-5 and 309 pounds, played right tackle as a sophomore in 2015, then switched to left tackle in 2016 and 2017, never once missing a game. He is athletic, but could stand to add more muscle in the NFL. He has good technique, but has also struggled with consistency. Noteboom ran a 4.92 40-yard dash, one of the fastest among offensive linemen. Rams coach Sean McVay noted Noteboom’s “ability to get removal in the run game, but also to be able to just cover people up in protection. I watched the way that he can change angles; he understands those types of things.”
How he fits: The Rams return all five starters from last season’s offensive line, but they entered this draft with a need to build that next wave. Their left tackle, Andrew Whitworth, is 36 years old. Their right tackle, Robert Havenstein, can be an unrestricted free agent next offseason. Noteboom visited the Rams’ facility, met with them formally at the combine and was scouted by them closely at the Senior Bowl. Noteboom called this “the perfect spot” and said Whitworth is “a perfect guy to learn from.”“Joe’s a lucky man,” Rams general manager Les Snead said, noting that he can learn from Whitworth, Havenstein and offensive line coach Aaron Kromer.
Round 4, No. 111 overall: Brian Allen, C, Michigan State
My take: Allen, 6-foot-1 and 298 pounds, entered the draft with a “center only” designation, but said shortly after being drafted that he is just as comfortable at both guard spots as he is at center. Allen spent all of his time at center during his senior year in 2017, earning second-team All-Big Ten honors. But he spent plenty of time at both guard spots in his previous three seasons. He was a champion wrestler in high school and is considered physical at the point of attack.
How he fits: Much like Noteboom, taken in Friday’s third round, Allen fits as part of that next wave of offensive linemen. On the Rams, Allen can learn from veteran interior linemen such as John Sullivan and Rodger Saffold. Allen said Sullivan is “someone I’ve always looked up to” and hopes he doesn’t “annoy him too much” with questions. Of the Rams’ 10 picks since 2017, eight have now played in the Senior Bowl, Allen included.
Round 4, No. 135 overall: John Franklin-Meyers, DE, Stephen F. Austin
My take: It took a while, but the Rams finally acquired an edge rusher, their greatest need heading into the draft. Franklin-Meyers spent his first three years as a stand-up defensive end, then switched to 3-technique amid a scheme change during his senior year. Franklin-Meyers, 6-foot-4 and 283 pounds, compiled 27.5 tackles for loss as a junior and senior, getting named first-team All-Southland Conference in 2016 and second-team All-Southland Conference in 2017.
How he fits: The Rams see Franklin-Meyers mostly as a 5-technique, a spot that is currently filled by starter Michael Brockers and backup Dominique Easley. As things stand, Franklin-Meyers could compete for playing time in sub packages. He profiles best as a 3-4 defensive end and has some intriguing upside if he can improve his technique. His wingspan was more than 82 inches at the NFLPA game.
Round 5, No. 148 overall: Micah Kiser, LB, Virginia
My take: Kiser might be the most polished player the Rams have taken up to this point. He’s coming off a very productive college career — he compiled 33½ tackles for loss, 19 sacks, 12 passes defended and eight sacks in 37 games in the last three seasons at Virginia. He finished his senior year as a third-team All-America choice and first-team All-ACC.
How he fits: Kiser might have a chance to earn some playing time. The Rams have one solidified inside linebacker spot with Mark Barron, but the other, in base sets, is seemingly up for grabs, previously between Cory Littleton, Ramik Wilson and Bryce Hager. Kiser could be a good fit against the run, but his coverage skills have been called into question.
Round 5, No. 160 overall: Obo Okoronkwo, LB, Oklahoma
My take: Okoronkwo shared the Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year Award with Texas linebacker Malik Jefferson in 2017 and was named second-team All-Big 12 in 2016. As a starter those two seasons, Okoronkwo compiled 19 tackles for loss, 17 sacks, five passes defended and five forced fumbles in 26 games. Listed at 6-foot-2 and 253 pounds, Okoronkwo doesn’t have the physical attributes of an elite edge rusher. However, he brings a good motor and aggression, according to NFL.com draft expert Lance Zierlein.
How he fits: On the Rams, Okoronkwo is going to get to do what he does best — rush the passer. The Rams are without their two starting outside linebackers from last season, with Robert Quinn dealt to the Miami Dolphins and Connor Barwin still unsigned as a free agent. Okoronkwo can compete for playing time along with Matt Longacre and Samson Ebukam. Rams defensive coordinator Wade Phillips could do wonders for his career. “That’s an edge rusher’s dream to play in L.A. right now,” Okoronkwo said.
Round 6, No. 176 overall: John Kelly, RB, Tennessee
My take: Kelly was teammates with Alvin Kamara, who exploded onto the scene as a rookie third-round pick with the New Orleans Saints last season. Kamara’s absence prompted Kelly to take on more of a workload as a pass-catching running back, and he responded with 37 catches for 299 yards as a junior in 2017. He finished his collegiate career with 1,573 rushing yards on 327 attempts, an average of 4.8 yards per carry.
How he fits: Kelly seems to fit as a change-of-pace running back for Todd Gurley, a role the Rams were hoping would be occupied by Lance Dunbar last season. Kelly is listed at 5-foot-10 and 216 pounds. He is a bit undersized, but is considered a tough runner who can play all three downs if needed.
Round 6, No. 192 overall: Jamil Demby, OT, Maine
My take: Demby, 6-foot-5 and 319 pounds, was a four-year starter at left tackle. He isn’t an elite athlete, but he is considered a smart player with an ability to punch, move his feet and anchor in pass protection, according to NFL.com draft expert Lance Zierlein.
How he fits: Demby is the third offensive lineman taken by the Rams in this draft, after tackle Joseph Noteboom and center Brian Allen. The Rams may use him at guard, as insurance for Rodger Saffold and Jamon Brown, who can both be unrestricted free agents next offseason.
Round 6, No. 195 overall: Sebastian Joseph, DT, Rutgers
My take: Listed at 6-foot-4, 304 pounds, Joseph spent time as a 3-technique before moving to nose tackle. The redshirt senior is considered tough, athletic and quick. He can be a capable run defender, but there are questions about him as a pass-rusher.
How he fits: The Rams have a lot of talented interior linemen, starting with Aaron Donald, Ndamukong Suh and Michael Brockers. Joseph can fit in behind them if they move Ethan Westbrooks back to defensive end.
Round 6, No. 205 overall: Trevon Young, DE, Louisville
My take: Young suffered a major hip injury during a 2015 bowl game that prompted him to miss the 2016 season. But he returned in 2017 and started 12 of 13 games, finishing with 12 tackles for loss, 4 1/2 sacks and five pass breakups. He has good length but needs more power at the point of attack.
How he fits: Young spent most of his time operating out of a three-point stance as a defensive end in a 4-3 scheme. On the Rams, Young is expected to add depth at outside linebacker, a position that is thin at the moment. “I’m a versatile player,” Young said. “In practice, I’ll be able to be just as effective coming out of a two-point stance, or whatever they ask me to do.”
znModeratorLet’s play some ball, @kiser_rollin! #RamsDraft pic.twitter.com/YX8Md9mfBO
— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) April 28, 2018
znModeratoralyoshamucci sez:
Trevon Young. Woohoo steal! Excellent choice
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CraigMatson sez:
He’s got the body and pass rush ability.
Medical questions banged up some.
Also has a slacker type rub on him.
So two question marks but good value at this point with his Barwin type size.April 28, 2018 at 5:35 pm in reply to: Rams draft in general — tweets n bits n posts n articles etc. #85562znModeratorLos Angeles Finishes Sixth Round by Selecting Demby, Joseph, and Young
Kristen Lago
The Rams rounded out the sixth round with three picks in fairly quick succession, selecting offensive lineman Jamil Demby, defensive tackle Sebastian Joseph, and outside linebacker Trevon Young. The three players make up the No.192, No. 195, and No. 205 overall picks in the sixth round.
L.A. was originally slated to pick at No. 194 and No. 197, but sent those picks to Atlanta and Washington respectively, in exchange for the No. 205 slot and two seventh-rounders.
Demby joins Joseph Noteboom and Brian Allen as the three newest additions to the club’s offensive line room. Throughout the draft, general manager Les Snead made bringing in several promising, young linemen a priority — hoping to develop them under veteran players like Andrew Whitworth and John Sullivan.
Listed at 6-foot-5 and 319 pounds, the Maine product kicked off his final season as a CAA All-Conference selection and a third-team FCS All-American. Coming from a pass-heavy offense, scouts project he will develop well inside to guard. And after a strong performance in the Senior Bowl, many believe he has the skills necessary to excel as an eventual starter.
The franchise also added further depth on the defensive line through the addition of Joseph. The three-year starter from Rutgers played in all 12 games of his senior season and was named an All-Big Ten Honorable Mention. He showcased his durability and athleticism on the line, starting in 49 consecutive contests to end his career.
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PHOTOS: Rams 6th Round Selection Trevon YoungJoseph totaled 41 tackles, 4.5 for loss, 1.5 sacks and one forced fumble in 2017 to finish as the Homel Hazel Award recipient — given to the Rutgers’ football team’s most valuable player.
Young closed out the Rams’ sixth round selections at No. 205. After posting 8.5 sacks in 2015, the All-ACC talent suffered a fractured hip in Louisville’s bowl game, causing him to miss the entire 2016 season. But after returning for his senior season the following year, Young finished with 62 tackles, 12 for loss, 4.5 sacks and five pass breakups.
His 6-foot-4, 258 pound frame makes him a nice fit on the edge and if he remains healthy, Young should provide some needed depth to the Rams’ linebacker core
znModeratorMike Clay@MikeClayNFL
John Kelly falls to Rams in 6th. Weird prospect. Efficiency atrocious in some areas and good in others (YAC, elusive good last year). Did very bad in short-area drills in Indy.Joe Curley@vcsjoecurley
John Kelly said has has watched Todd Gurley play over the years. “I think he’s a great back in the league, obviously. I can’t wait to be able to learn some of the things that he’s able to do and compete with him at practice,” @DowntownRams @CVRamsClubJohn Kelly says he was able to learn from Alvin Kamara at Tennessee: “I was blessed to have a guy like Alvin who was able to show me how to perfect my craft. I definitely feel like I’m ready for it.” @DowntownRams @CVRamsClub
“They were able to help me develop my skills. Me just being able watch him, how everything translated. I expected him to do the great things that he did. Having a guy like that is motivational.”
@PFF on Kelly: “Kelly was sparingly used at Tennessee and enters the NFL as a dynamic weapon in all facets of the game and has very little wear and tear. His grades have been impressive but very inconsistent, showing potential rather than reliable production…
…He has a lot of weight on a short frame but doesn’t have the powerful legs that that usually translates to. He represents an interesting and versatile option for a team looking for a complementary back who could have success early.”
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