Wolf's Post-Combine Mock Draft

[SunsetBengal]

(03-12-2020, 02:23 PM)ochocincos Wrote: Great mock and glad to have you back.

I have my doubts Queen falls that far after a good Combine though.
4.50 at 229 lbs is perfect in today's NFL.

Maybe Jordan Brooks could be a solid backup plan.
I had Brooks as Rd 3 until he showed out at the Combine.
4.54 at 250 lbs is really good.
I believe someone takes a chance on him in Rd 2.

Jordyn Brooks is sort of an enigma to me.  His physical traits are off the chart, yet the "weaknesses" on his scouting report indicate some serious potential red flag issues.  

https://www.nfl.com/prospects/jordan-brooks?id=32194252-4f13-1962-2c2e-fdb174b58eaf

Quote:Strengths

• Well built with NFL size in good definition
• Consistent solo tackle totals all four years as starter
• Quick to diagnose and key the run
• Sees and sifts through moving bodies in front of him
• Aggressive downhill attacks in 2019 yielded TFL fruit
• Skilled at sliding under climbing blocks
• Impressive instincts to shadow runner and anticipate lane choice
• Has twitch for swift lateral slide and directional change
• Runs with speed to chase and capture to perimeter
  

Weaknesses

• Failed to rise to the occasion against Oklahoma
• Gassed in late second quarter by Sooners' pace
• Loses his run fit at times when working around blocks
• Needs to attack blocks aggressively to constrict run lanes
• Finds himself blocked at times despite good reads
• Needs to school up hands as pre-emptive weapons
• Gets lost in space in zone drops
• Lacks fluidity when asked to cover
  

Despite his negatives looking horrible, his grade of 6.32 projects him to earn a starting job in a year or two.  Do we trust our defensive coaches enough to bring a physical talent like Brooks up to par on things like attacking blocks, using his hands more, keeping him in shape enough to not get gassed in no-huddle situations?