Colts draft DE Kwity Paye - Round 1, Pick 21

[RCAChainGang]

I was disappointed to see that we passed on Jenkins and especially Darrisaw, but Kwitty Paye feels like a solid choice for us. We can come back and snag an OT in round 2. I'm seeing comments about lack of pass rush production, but I don't think the production means as much in the college game. The way the game goes QB's usually have 1 read and then get rid of the ball. I do think that Paye ins't the best pure speed pass rusher, but his frame will be that of a 3 down DE in our system. We already have some speed assuming Turay gets right and Paye becomes a pillar that can be utilized in both run and passing situations. Good pick.

Also check out this absolutely incredible story! Not going to be hard to root for him.

[Luck4Reich]

Originally Posted by RCAChainGang

I was disappointed to see that we passed on Jenkins and especially Darrisaw, but Kwitty Paye feels like a solid choice for us. We can come back and snag an OT in round 2. I'm seeing comments about lack of pass rush production, but I don't think the production means as much in the college game. The way the game goes QB's usually have 1 read and then get rid of the ball. I do think that Paye ins't the best pure speed pass rusher, but his frame will be that of a 3 down DE in our system. We already have some speed assuming Turay gets right and Paye becomes a pillar that can be utilized in both run and passing situations. Good pick.

Also check out this absolutely incredible story! Not going to be hard to root for him.

Glad you pointed that out. Paye was used all over the line to be disruptive in various ways. THIS is why so many had him high on their boards. Obviously Ballard and staff saw his abilities and how he fit the Defense.

[albany ed]

Most assessors had him ranked high in general and very high when specifically ranking DEs. USA today had him ranked #1. Of course there are experts here that are much smarter in assessing talent than any of the professionals, but I can only hope they've misjudged Paye and he turns into a stud.

[Puck]

https://twitter.com/BaldyNFL/status/...351373320?s=20

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[Dam8610]

Originally Posted by Puck

https://twitter.com/BaldyNFL/status/...351373320?s=20

I'd love to see his film breakdown of that.

[Lawrence Owen]

I've been saying all offseason the Ballard would probably go DE in the first if Paye or Philips was there.

They are elite prospects at a position of need, and not many good ones after them.

I am glad he picked him when he was there instead of trading down, or getting an LT, (Yes even Darrisaw) when the talent at tackle in the 2nd round is not much of a dip, and he'll find a good one then.

If he hadn't gotten Philips when he did, he would have not gotten one the rest of the draft. Or at least, not one better than what we already have.

[Chromeburn]

If you haven’t watched the Kwity Paye story yet do yourself a favor.

https://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-360-t...ty-paye-s-name

[Luck4Reich]

Originally Posted by Chromeburn

If you haven’t watched the Kwity Paye story yet do yourself a favor.

https://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-360-t...ty-paye-s-name

Awesome, Thank you!