Draft Targets at #26 and #34

[YDFL Commish]

Frankly, I don't believe any of the safeties have 1st round value.

Abrams is also strictly a SS, which I'm not sure that's what Ballard wants.

[VeveJones007]

Originally Posted by YDFL Commish

Frankly, I don't believe any of the safeties have 1st round value.

Abrams is also strictly a SS, which I'm not sure that's what Ballard wants.

Reading the tea leaves, it sounds like Ballard pushed hard for Collins but backed off when the bidding got crazy. Couple that with how important a quality SS is in this scheme, and you have a big need there. I don’t think some people realize the Leonard-type impact that a great SS could have on the other half of the field.

Not only is Abram a badass heat seeking missile, but it also sounds like he’s a good guy and teammate, things we know Ballard values.

[VeveJones007]

DT: Jeffrey Simmons
DT: Christian Wilkins
DT: Dre'mont Jones
EDGE: Brian Burns
EDGE: Clelin Ferrell
EDGE: Jaylon Ferguson
S: Jonathan Abram
S: Taylor Rapp
CB: Byron Murphy
CB: Deandre Baker
WR: AJ Brown
WR: Marquise Brown
WR: N'Keal Harry
WR: Riley Ridley
WR: Deebo Samuel
WR: Terry McLaurin
WR: Paris Campbell

I’m sticking with this list at 26/34. Excited that we’re finally under a week until days 1-2.

[AlwaysSunnyinIndy]

Originally Posted by VeveJones007

It's being reported that Montez Sweat has an enlarged heart. I wonder if he's on the Colts board based on their medical checks.

Based on the rumors that his draft position was dropping - Sweat has now decided not to attend the draft in person. He will watch it at home with his family in Georgia.

https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/sta...31759010881537

[smitty46953]

Personally I don't see us trading up for anyone. Just gut feeling but I believe Ballard values the picks. Would love to see Brian Burns with a horseshoe on his helmet, but not going to happen.

With 26, 34, & 59 he should be able to get 3 guys who make an immediate impact. So in my opinion Simmons is not an option as he won't see the field in 2019, wouldn't even be in the conversation if not for injury. Sweat is another guy great talent but with the heart issue he is off my board.

So here is how I see it

Christian Wilkins if there but I don't think he falls past the Redskins at #15 or Titans at #19

#26 Jonathan Abram (Miss State / S)
#34 Dre'mont Jones (Ohio State / DT)
#59 Paris Campbell (Ohio State / WR)

[VeveJones007]

Originally Posted by smitty46953

Personally I don't see us trading up for anyone. Just gut feeling but I believe Ballard values the picks. Would love to see Brian Burns with a horseshoe on his helmet, but not going to happen.

With 26, 34, & 59 he should be able to get 3 guys who make an immediate impact. So in my opinion Simmons is not an option as he won't see the field in 2019, wouldn't even be in the conversation if not for injury. Sweat is another guy great talent but with the heart issue he is off my board.

So here is how I see it

Christian Wilkins if there but I don't think he falls past the Redskins at #15 or Titans at #19

#26 Jonathan Abram (Miss State / S)
#34 Dre'mont Jones (Ohio State / DT)
#59 Paris Campbell (Ohio State / WR)

I could see this, but my personal preference would be Abram, Winovich/Ferguson, Jones. I think Jones will be there at 59, so that’s the big difference for me. I’m also assuming Simmons is gone by 26 there.

[YDFL Commish]

Going strictly based on my eyes, I still think that Adderly is the best safety in the draft.

[Puck]

Originally Posted by FatDT

I think the only 3 realistic options are DL, DB, or WR.

He’s too smart to waste a pick in a WR

[rcubed]

Originally Posted by Puck

He’s too smart to waste a pick in a WR

not at 26 or 34, but maybe 59 if someone is there he likes.

[Puck]

Originally Posted by VeveJones007

Reading the tea leaves, it sounds like Ballard pushed hard for Collins but backed off when the bidding got crazy. Couple that with how important a quality SS is in this scheme, and you have a big need there. I don’t think some people realize the Leonard-type impact that a great SS could have on the other half of the field.

Not only is Abram a badass heat seeking missile, but it also sounds like he’s a good guy and teammate, things we know Ballard values.

Glad I’m not the only one that understands the value of a SS in this system.