.Buzz Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 3 minutes ago, Jeezla said: Where were Hutch and Thib on Brugler's and DJ's board? Higher I assume (especially Hutch), but that’s not really the point. If you have a guy in a similar range and one shows freakish traits/measureables (especially at edge), that can definitely tip the scale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeezla Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 1 minute ago, .Buzz said: Higher I assume (especially Hutch), but that’s not really the point. If you have a guy in a similar range and one shows freakish traits/measureables (especially at edge), that can definitely tip the scale. Sure, just saying Travon wasn't DE1 on any board prior to the combine. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoundrel Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 Let’s not forget Hutch has a 9.88 RAS to match production. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Buzz Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 26 minutes ago, Scoundrel said: Let’s not forget Hutch has a 9.88 RAS to match production. Yep, freak athlete in his own. Mostly has to do with arm length and bend for him. ^Good thread imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 I will say, the floor on Walker probably isn’t as low as some worry too. He’s a great run defender, and you can always bring him inside on pass rushing downs if he’s struggling in space. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oregon Ducks Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 19 minutes ago, Daniel said: I will say, the floor on Walker probably isn’t as low as some worry too. He’s a great run defender, and you can always bring him inside on pass rushing downs if he’s struggling in space. That doesn't sound like a #1 pick, though. I'm not picking someone who sets the edge but is very limited rushing the passer in the top 3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Techbert Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 I respect Dane and don't mind Daniel, and I think 16 is reasonable for Walker. But there is a lot of data chatter in draft stock intermittent rankings and you can prove almost anything is true from them, if arguing with someone that puts stock in them. But remember that these two are smart enough to know Walker is an athletic freak before the combine. To bump him further for an athletic freak killing the combine would be double counting. Anyway, I am immune to the Appeal to Authority arguments of Racer, you, or anyone else. So are many around here. If I don't see it, I try not to say it. I see a football player who does not currently know how to play any NFL position. I am sure he can learn, but not sure he can learn every skill he needs for the edge position. They will sell it as "positionless football." But in reality they will bounce him around until they find his best fit. As an edge possibility he will get every chance to work out there. If he played tight end, he would be ranked whereever Jelani Woods is ranked. If Jelani Woods was a possible edge, he would be where Walker is being discussed. To be clear, I am not saying I believe Walker will be a bad player. He could work out great at DE once he sheds the four point stance and is told to fire off and get the quarterback, but I do not know. If I were Jax I would push him into working with a private coach of repute and be getting reports. How is his getoff? How is his bend? How is his learning curve? Cuz all we know is he was a good soldier for Ga. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 1 hour ago, Oregon Ducks said: That doesn't sound like a #1 pick, though. I'm not picking someone who sets the edge but is very limited rushing the passer in the top 3. Yeah, if any prospect only hits their floor, it usually makes them a bad first pick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Techbert Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 I expected to get grief over Hutch, not Travon. Oh, well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jebrick Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 4 hours ago, Daniel said: I will say, the floor on Walker probably isn’t as low as some worry too. He’s a great run defender, and you can always bring him inside on pass rushing downs if he’s struggling in space. I would hope his floor is Cam Heyward. Very similar size. Heyward put on some weight to play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ragnarok Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 42 minutes ago, jebrick said: I would hope his floor is Cam Heyward. Very similar size. Heyward put on some weight to play. I have a hard time saying that a guys floor is a future HOFer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 51 minutes ago, jebrick said: I would hope his floor is Cam Heyward. Very similar size. Heyward put on some weight to play. Wasn't Cam Heyward like 290-300 pounds on Ohio State. Travon Walker has never been that large and with how athletic he is it would be foolish to put on weight, but sure he could play 3/4 DE at 275 and do just fine he did it at Georgia. Jaguars want him as a edge guy opposite Josh Allen I assume. Still seems nuts, because if Evan Neal worked out and did all the drills and did well he would be the #1 overall pick. And Jawaan Taylor still sucks but maybe they like Walker Little will take his place or put Little at LT and move Robinson to RT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul-mac Posted April 26, 2022 Share Posted April 26, 2022 13 hours ago, Ragnarok said: I have a hard time saying that a guys floor is a future HOFer. Cam Heyward HOF? Seriously? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armsteeld Posted April 26, 2022 Share Posted April 26, 2022 13 hours ago, Ozzy said: Wasn't Cam Heyward like 290-300 pounds on Ohio State. Travon Walker has never been that large and with how athletic he is it would be foolish to put on weight, but sure he could play 3/4 DE at 275 and do just fine he did it at Georgia. Jaguars want him as a edge guy opposite Josh Allen I assume. Still seems nuts, because if Evan Neal worked out and did all the drills and did well he would be the #1 overall pick. And Jawaan Taylor still sucks but maybe they like Walker Little will take his place or put Little at LT and move Robinson to RT. Sheesh...y'all just say anything... https://www.profootballnetwork.com/travon-walker-georgia-dt-nfl-draft-scouting-report-2022/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ragnarok Posted April 26, 2022 Share Posted April 26, 2022 35 minutes ago, paul-mac said: Cam Heyward HOF? Seriously? Easily. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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