9 favorites for first round

[Crowe]

(01-12-2017, 04:17 AM)Shady Wrote: Solomon Thomas DE Stanford 6-2 275
Reuben Foster ILB Alabama 6-1 236
Derek Barnett DE Tennessee 6-3 265
Jamal Adams SS LSU 6-0 211
Jabrill Peppers SS Michigan 6-0 205
Malik Hooker FS Ohio State 6-2 205
Teez Tabor CB Florida 6-0 201
Dalvin Cook RB Florida State 5-11 206
Mike Williams WR Clemson 6-3 225

Unless we trade down, that's pretty much what my Big Board for the first round would look like. I'd prioritize Solomon Thomas because I think he could be even better than Geno, and because our DLine needs a guy who can get pressure on the QB. Thomas can play inside or outside, and we know how much Marvin likes that in a DLineman.

Foster is a frog's hair behind Thomas. He's going to be a force in the NFL. Unless Solomon is there, he's my guy over Barnett.

My next 3 are Safeties. I love how Adams and Peppers play the ball in the run game. Hooker's better in coverage. I'd be ok with any of the 3.  

Tabor would be a smart pick if we lose Pacman. I don't think we will though.

Dalvin Cook is my top candidate if we take an offensive player in Round 1. We don't know if Gio's coming back or when.  Williams is the top WR in the draft, so he's the only one worth the #9 pick.

If we could I'd trade back, draft Thomas and then try to get Zach Cunningham in the second, that would be a nice haul if we can't land a guy like Jonathan Allen or Foster at 9.