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Post#61 » by Danny Darko » Sun Apr 6, 2025 8:02 am

Corbin brought this guy up... evidently a 300lb fullback who can also play edge

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Post#62 » by Cactus Jack » Thu Apr 10, 2025 1:30 am

List of 30 visits

QB Tyler Shough
QB Jalen Milroe
WR Savion Williams
TE Mason Taylor
OL Chase Lundt
OL Dylan Fairchild
C Jared Wilson
Edge Mykel Williams
DE Princely Umanmielen
DL Ty Robinson
CB Shavon Revel Jr
S Nick Emmanwori


I don't think they've drafted anyone recently without an official 30 visit beforehand.

Any of these names excite you? Any you find disturbing??

Ngl the prospect of Milroe worries me.
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Post#63 » by Danny Darko » Thu Apr 10, 2025 2:58 am

Cactus Jack wrote:List of 30 visits

QB Tyler Shough
QB Jalen Milroe
WR Savion Williams
TE Mason Taylor
OL Chase Lundt
C Jared Wilson
Edge Mykel Williams
DL Ty Robinson
CB Shavon Revel Jr
S Nick Emmanwori


I don't think they've drafted anyone recently without an official 30 visit beforehand.

Any of these names excite you? Any you find disturbing??

Ngl the prospect of Milroe worries me.


haha I came to see if you had complained about Milroe yet.

I mean for me I don't like this list, plenty more to add, but the lack of OL is odd, and of the DL that's not a sexy list for me at all. I think I would be pissed if we went with Mykel Williams in the 1st.

Chase Lundt... are they thinking about him as RT or RG? 6'8" 305lb is a bizarre guard size and he lacks traditional length to play tackle where I like Jack Nelson and Holin Pierce better
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Post#64 » by Cactus Jack » Thu Apr 10, 2025 4:42 am

I think the plan for Lundt is at Guard. I'm sure they're planning to bring in more offensive lineman for a visit.

I like Mykel. But I think he goes somewhere in the first 12 picks.

Shavon Revel, I don't see him getting out of the 1st Round.

Mason Taylor would also be a great pick in Round 2.

The one name I don't love is Nick Emmanwori. I don't like his film enough to take him in the 1st. He's a day two guy for me.
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Post#65 » by Cactus Jack » Thu Apr 10, 2025 8:17 am

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Post#66 » by Danny Darko » Thu Apr 10, 2025 1:56 pm

Here's a possible 6th rounder with elite zone running skills, balance, and thump I wouldn't mind

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Post#67 » by Danny Darko » Thu Apr 10, 2025 2:36 pm



Some good dish from Jeremiah on this Brock and Salk. Seems to share your take on Jihaad
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Post#68 » by Cactus Jack » Thu Apr 10, 2025 6:22 pm

After some thought I think the best-case scenario for them at play is Kelvin Banks. He would be the starter at Left Guard & then could potentially take over at Right Tackle in the future. Assuming Lucas' health remains an issue.

Everyone is mocking Grey Zabel to them, but I just don't see the value being there at 18. While Booker is not a scheme fit.

I could absolutely see Mykel being in the mix, but I have serious doubts he'll last to them. Jadeveon Clowney is a really good comp for him. I'm also really curious if they bring in Donovan Ezeiruaku on a visit. Because I think he's potentially a great fit.

Jahdae Barron also makes way too much sense to not be in the mix. He's basically a Spoon clone. We know how much Mac loves him. Especially with CB being an undervalued need.


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Post#69 » by Danny Darko » Thu Apr 10, 2025 8:02 pm

Cactus Jack wrote:After some thought I think the best-case scenario for them at play is Kelvin Banks. He would be the starter at Left Guard & then could potentially take over at Right Tackle in the future. Assuming Lucas' health remains an issue.

Everyone is mocking Grey Zabel to them, but I just don't see the value being there at 18. While Booker is not a scheme fit.

I could absolutely see Mykel being in the mix, but I have serious doubts he'll last to them. Jadeveon Clowney is a really good comp for him. I'm also really curious if they bring in Donovan Ezeiruaku on a visit. Because I think he's potentially a great fit.

Jahdae Barron also makes way too much sense to not be in the mix. He's basically a Spoon clone. We know how much Mac loves him. Especially with CB being an undervalued need.





I don't think Barron has the same dog that Spoon has, at least by the tape, but for sure his versatility.

I do think Zabel is a reach at 18, but his ability to check off either great guard or nice Lucas replacement will make him a possibility... would just hope that's after trading down later in the 1st with an extra pick in the 50's/60's range.
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Post#70 » by Cactus Jack » Thu Apr 10, 2025 8:18 pm

Danny Darko wrote:I don't think Barron has the same dog that Spoon has, at least by the tape, but for sure his versatility.

I do think Zabel is a reach at 18, but his ability to check off either great guard or nice Lucas replacement will make him a possibility... would just hope that's after trading down later in the 1st with an extra pick in the 50's/60's range.

Zabel doesn't have the arm length to play tackle ("32). Teams view him as either a Guard or Center.
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Post#71 » by Danny Darko » Thu Apr 10, 2025 10:44 pm

Corbin article on the rate at which JS drafts 30 visit players here


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Post#72 » by Danny Darko » Sat Apr 12, 2025 2:40 am

According to Daniel Jermemiah Tate is our ideal run blocking guard. I'd be in at 50 or 52 if he lasts that long.

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Post#79 » by Cactus Jack » Mon Apr 21, 2025 9:16 pm

They say that every year lol. They haven't traded out since 2019 (Lj Collier).
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Post#80 » by Cactus Jack » Tue Apr 22, 2025 12:21 pm

Well, If Jihaad Campbell, Colston Loveland or Kelvin Banks is still on the board, you take him!! :wink:

It would be really hard for me to pass on Loveland tbh. He's a blue-chip caliber talent in my eyes.

But if those three names are off the board, I don't hate the idea of trading back & taking Zabel.

Unless Will Johnson falls to you, I don't think Corner should be a priority. I'm hearing that Barron could end up going top 15.
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