03-25-2025, 04:07 PM
(03-25-2025, 03:34 PM)FormerlyBengalRugby Wrote: Yeah, I think any improvement in the d-line will be a massive benefit to the defense.
I know people are talking about Walker in the first for the Viper role, but I have a few other considerations.
Trade back, 25ish, for Jihaad Campbell, Alabama. 4.52 forty, rangy, can cover and collapse the pocket.
Round two for Harold Perkins, Jr, LSU. Super fast with a 4.3 forty time, 13 sacks and 7 forced fumbles over two years, but and ACL injury and his smaller size, 6'1" 220 makes his available in the second, and a favorite of mine due to the value.
Round two, maybe early in the third is Danny Stutsman, Oklahoma. Rangy and lives in the backfield (16 TFL in 2023) with 4.52 forty time as well.
Round 3, 4, or 5, Barrett Carter, Clemson. Smalish as well (5'11" 230) by has good burst as a blitzer (3.5 sacks last year) and has good agility in space, but really is not a thre down linebacker, so kind of the dark horse.
Nice post Rugby.
Love the thought of trading back and adding Jihad and another pick. Great player that is like 3 positions in one with his skillset. I know he
won't play immediately with the shoulder injury, but he could be a star down the road. I like your thoughts on Perkins, he could be the Viper
and Stutsman was a stud on Oklahoma every time I watched him. Think I remember Carter from Clemson as well.
We certainly can find a Viper outside of the first round. We didn't meet with Jalon Walker or Jihad Campbell. I don't know if this means
anything or not...
