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<blockquote data-quote="Boomergump" data-source="post: 48158" data-attributes="member: 639"><p>I guess optimism abounds in regards to our future possible draft picks. First of all, I will say this: it is pretty early to be making predictions. Pretty much every one of the guys we have on the list still have stuff to prove and room to grow before they will be considered draft-able by pretty much any team. Still, it is fun to play armchair scout and make some predictions. Progress is being made, so there is room for optimism. I offer these thoughts and or opinions:</p><p></p><p>1. Smelter - I think he has the potential to play in the league, but at this point in time he is viewed as a project. If the 2015 draft were held tomorrow, he would not be in it. DeAndre needs to learn to run routes consistently. He is physical enough to block and athletic enough to win contested balls. That is true. However, he is not a burner at the college level, let alone NFL. So, he will have to become very good at all the little things FIRST in order to become competitive, and he simply isn't right now. Best case scenario for him is that he develops into an Anquon Boldin type player. Most teams would love a guy like that, but he has a ways to go to reach that level. My best guess at this time, being the optimist that I am, would be like round 7 or UDFA. I feel strongly that he will get a shot though.</p><p></p><p>2. Mason - He is a really good player in our offense, but the list of teams in the NFL where he fits their prototype is pretty small. IF he shows out this year pass blocking he may have a small chance. At this point I say UDFA. He is a great player for us. I am less sure about the next level.</p><p></p><p>3. I. Johnson - UDFA</p><p></p><p>4. Waller - I don't see him drawing much interest. There really isn't a lot there for a scout to get fired up about. He has a long body but no idea how to use it. From the outside looking in, there doesn't appear to be much toughness or fire there. His body language around the field screams immaturity.</p><p></p><p>5. Gotsis -needs to stay next year. Not a candidate yet for the NFL. He is playing out of position now and is just learning how to play. The encouraging thing is that his progress has been steady and if he keeps that up, 4 years of American college football might be enough. 50/50 he gets drafted in 2016. It all depends on the learning curve. You have to love the guy's motor and desire.</p><p></p><p>6. Nealy - I think Nealy is a good candidate to make an NFL roster. He is a very good college player who keeps growing. However, when you look at all the measurable things that light up an NFL scouts eyes, he comes up just a little short of WOW. He is maybe a little small, maybe not quite a punishing enough tackler, maybe not quite fast enough etc. However, the sum of all his parts, versatility, and instincts make up a pretty good player. If he gets drafted at all it will be late. Most likely makes a roster from the ranks of UDFA.</p><p></p><p>7. Laskey - UDFA. I love the kid, but he has a lot to prove. He will not be looked at by NFL people as a guy destined for a lot of carries. If he goes it will be for his blocking and catching. So far in his career, his performance on the former has been well below NFL standards.</p><p></p><p>8. Golden - needs to stay. Good STs player but has a lot yet to prove on defense. He is a very good athlete and great instincts in the return game. He has a chance. Needs more time.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Boomergump, post: 48158, member: 639"] I guess optimism abounds in regards to our future possible draft picks. First of all, I will say this: it is pretty early to be making predictions. Pretty much every one of the guys we have on the list still have stuff to prove and room to grow before they will be considered draft-able by pretty much any team. Still, it is fun to play armchair scout and make some predictions. Progress is being made, so there is room for optimism. I offer these thoughts and or opinions: 1. Smelter - I think he has the potential to play in the league, but at this point in time he is viewed as a project. If the 2015 draft were held tomorrow, he would not be in it. DeAndre needs to learn to run routes consistently. He is physical enough to block and athletic enough to win contested balls. That is true. However, he is not a burner at the college level, let alone NFL. So, he will have to become very good at all the little things FIRST in order to become competitive, and he simply isn't right now. Best case scenario for him is that he develops into an Anquon Boldin type player. Most teams would love a guy like that, but he has a ways to go to reach that level. My best guess at this time, being the optimist that I am, would be like round 7 or UDFA. I feel strongly that he will get a shot though. 2. Mason - He is a really good player in our offense, but the list of teams in the NFL where he fits their prototype is pretty small. IF he shows out this year pass blocking he may have a small chance. At this point I say UDFA. He is a great player for us. I am less sure about the next level. 3. I. Johnson - UDFA 4. Waller - I don't see him drawing much interest. There really isn't a lot there for a scout to get fired up about. He has a long body but no idea how to use it. From the outside looking in, there doesn't appear to be much toughness or fire there. His body language around the field screams immaturity. 5. Gotsis -needs to stay next year. Not a candidate yet for the NFL. He is playing out of position now and is just learning how to play. The encouraging thing is that his progress has been steady and if he keeps that up, 4 years of American college football might be enough. 50/50 he gets drafted in 2016. It all depends on the learning curve. You have to love the guy's motor and desire. 6. Nealy - I think Nealy is a good candidate to make an NFL roster. He is a very good college player who keeps growing. However, when you look at all the measurable things that light up an NFL scouts eyes, he comes up just a little short of WOW. He is maybe a little small, maybe not quite a punishing enough tackler, maybe not quite fast enough etc. However, the sum of all his parts, versatility, and instincts make up a pretty good player. If he gets drafted at all it will be late. Most likely makes a roster from the ranks of UDFA. 7. Laskey - UDFA. I love the kid, but he has a lot to prove. He will not be looked at by NFL people as a guy destined for a lot of carries. If he goes it will be for his blocking and catching. So far in his career, his performance on the former has been well below NFL standards. 8. Golden - needs to stay. Good STs player but has a lot yet to prove on defense. He is a very good athlete and great instincts in the return game. He has a chance. Needs more time. [/QUOTE]
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