TheRealMcCoy Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 Quote This is the 37th year Bob McGinn has written an NFL Draft Series. Previously, it appeared in the Green Bay Press-Gazette (1985-2001), the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (1992-2017) and BobMcGinnFootball.com (2018-19). Until 2014, personnel evaluators often were quoted by name. The series reluctantly adopted an all-anonymous format in 2015 at the request of most scouts. This will be a nine-part series. https://theathletic.com/2542208/2021/04/26/ranking-top-edge-rushers-in-2021-nfl-draft-bob-mcginns-grades/ Quote 1. Jaelan Phillips, Miami (6-foot-5½, 260, 4.58, Round 1): Turned his career around with the Hurricanes in 2020. “Everything that you want in a modern NFL pass-rushing end, he has,” said one scout. “He has rush from the edge, from inside, from nose tackle. He’s got the length, the mass, the strength and power to do it. If he had played all the way through and didn’t have the issues, absolutely he’s a top-10 player.” His freshman season at UCLA was limited to seven games because of a high-ankle sprain. His sophomore season was limited to the first four games due to multiple concussions. Redshirted at Miami in 2019, played well last season and declared a year early. “I was at his pro day and it was a phenomenal workout,” a second scout said. “He moved like an outside linebacker. He had some concussion issues at UCLA. Didn’t know if he was going to play football or not, or how important it was to him. Got out of there and went to Miami. Reset himself. He’s the most gifted (of the edge rushers).” His 4.18 time in the short shuttle led the position. “He really blew up this year,” said a third scout. “I wonder if he can sustain that. A lot of his lack of production before this year wasn’t his fault. He worked out freakishly.” From Redlands, Calif., Phillips started six of his 11 games for the Bruins in 2017 and ’18 on teams that went 6-7 and 3-9 under Jim Mora and Chip Kelly, respectively. Finished with 86 tackles (23½ for loss) and 12½ sacks. “He plays like he loves football,” a fourth scout said. “He’s really good in the run game and can get to the quarterback in a variety of different ways.” 2. Kwity Paye, Michigan (6-foot-2½, 261, 4.57, Round 1): Lightly recruited player from Providence, R.I. Compared by one scout to Chiefs defensive end Frank Clark, another former Michigan right defensive end. “(I) like the way he plays,” said another scout. “It’s not anything special. He’s got good get-off and burst. There are moldable things to make him an efficient defensive end or outside linebacker. He worked out pretty well.” Barely played as a freshman before starting four of 13 games as a sophomore. Moved into the lineup in 2019 but failed to put up impressive numbers. “I don’t think he’ll be a bust,” another scout said. “High-effort guy. Played with violence. I’d have liked more stats, but he still was disruptive. He showed quickness off the snap. He could do it (rush with) both power and speed. Can hold the point. Has the strength (36 reps on the bench).” Started 20 of 38 games, finishing with 100 tackles (23½ for loss) and 11½ sacks. “He’s got a lot of things you want,” a third scout said. “Now, he is short. That’s his biggest deficiency. But his arm length (33 inches) is solid. I think his best attribute is he can really accelerate through contact.” Was born in a refugee camp in Guinea. Came to the U.S. with his Liberian parents at 6 months. “You see some violence, you see the jolt and ******, you see some burst off the edge,” said a fourth scout. “I like him, but he should be better than what he is.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EaglesPeteC Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 TRM trying hard to talk himself off the ledge by trying to convince himself that Paye will be a good pick and I respect it..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeSean Jackson Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 12. Patrick Surtain II CB Alabama 37. Jaelan Phillips EDGE Miami (FL) 70. Rondale Moore WR Purdue 84. Davis Mills QB Stanford 123. Shaun Wade S Ohio State 150. Cade Johnson WR South Dakota State 189. Larry Borom OG Missouri 224. Israel Mukuamu S South Carolina 225. Kene Nwangwu RB Iowa State 234. Drue Chrisman P Ohio State 240. Ben Mason RB Michigan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiltman Posted April 28, 2021 Author Share Posted April 28, 2021 13 minutes ago, Scalamania said: If his floor was that high he'd be locked in to the top 6 - pass rushers are a premium and you have two teams in the top six with glaring holes there, yet you hear nothing about him. The main reason Paye is being linked here is because we have an incompetent GM who can't draft, said GM loves the OL/DL and the BG comparison. For a lot of draft guys he is inching up or has always been like mid teens to early 20s. Only reason he's not super high, aside from teams getting dumb for QBs, IS his pass rushing. If that was polished out he'd go as high as 6 or 7 this year. When I say get a second contract I should clarify just that I don't think he'll be out of the league. Like some team will have use for him as a run defender with some pass rushing upside. Which he already is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiltman Posted April 28, 2021 Author Share Posted April 28, 2021 17 minutes ago, EaglesPeteC said: TRM trying hard to talk himself off the ledge by trying to convince himself that Paye will be a good pick and I respect it..... we all do what we must in times of struggle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjapirate Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 17 minutes ago, EaglesPeteC said: TRM trying hard to talk himself off the ledge by trying to convince himself that Paye will be a good pick and I respect it..... i do think paye will end up being an ok player it would be very disappointing though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EaglesPeteC Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 27 minutes ago, ninjapirate said: i do think paye will end up being an ok player it would be very disappointing though. That is the staple of every Eagles draft. Draft the okayist player on the board Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjapirate Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 2 minutes ago, EaglesPeteC said: That is the staple of every Eagles draft. Draft the okayist player on the board Okayist is an upgrade tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeezla Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 Barnett looked more dominant in college than Paye 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeSean Jackson Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 18 minutes ago, Jeezla said: Barnett looked more dominant in college than Paye By far... Hated that pick though, I really wanted Hooker. But he didn't pan out as I thought due to injuries. Who are you hoping for? I see us going with Waddle with a trade up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeSean Jackson Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 Howie really changed his philosophy last year and we should really note that, he drafted very highly athletic guys, they all sucked but I can see him wanting Waddle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scalamania Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 1 hour ago, Kiltman said: For a lot of draft guys he is inching up or has always been like mid teens to early 20s. Only reason he's not super high, aside from teams getting dumb for QBs, IS his pass rushing. If that was polished out he'd go as high as 6 or 7 this year. When I say get a second contract I should clarify just that I don't think he'll be out of the league. Like some team will have use for him as a run defender with some pass rushing upside. Which he already is. Here's my argument against Paye - you have 5 QBs that could/will go in the top 12, you have a TE that will go top 12 and you have atleast 1 OL that will go top 12 - would Paye be the 5th best player on your board at the point? The answer will always be no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scalamania Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 33 minutes ago, Jeezla said: Barnett looked more dominant in college than Paye You know who had similar production to Paye in college? Solomon Thomas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeSean Jackson Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 2 minutes ago, Scalamania said: You know who had similar production to Paye in college? Solomon Thomas. Solomon thomas looked really good though on tape. He’s kind of like rashan gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scalamania Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 4 minutes ago, DeSean Jackson said: Solomon thomas looked really good though on tape. He’s kind of like rashan gary That's not any better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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