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Laremy Tunsil replacement

18. Dolphins - OT Austin Jackson

BACKGROUND: Austin Jackson grew up in Sacramento before moving to the Phoenix area in 2010. He didn’t play football until his freshman year at North Canyon, seeing varsity reps on both sides of the football and becoming a four-year letterman. Despite poor team success (North Canyon won only nine games in his four seasons), Jackson developed into a two-time All-American. As a junior, he started every game at left tackle and posted 72 tackles, 14.0 tackles for loss, three forced fumbles and 2.0 sacks. As a senior, Jackson he again held down the left tackle spot, adding 80 tackles, 29.0 tackles for loss and 4.0 sacks in 2016. He also played basketball (8.6 points, 5.1 rebounds as a senior) and participated in track and field, placing fourth in the discus (190’-10”) and sixth in the shot put (52’-4.75”) at the Division-I state championships (holds the school records in both events). He also anchored North Canyon’s 4x100-meter relay as a 290-pound senior.

A four-star offensive tackle recruit out of high school, Jackson was the highest-rated recruit in Arizona and the No. 8 offensive tackle in the class (sandwiched in between Jedrick Wills at No. 7 and Andrew Thomas at No. 9). He narrowed his college choice to Arizona State, USC and Washington, ultimately choosing the Trojans on signing day. His allegiance to USC started at a young age due to his grandfather (Melvin) who won a national championship at USC in 1974 at offensive tackle. He was drafted in the 12th round of the 1976 NFL Draft (No. 328 overall) by the Green Bay Packers, playing five seasons in the NFL. Jackson received national attention after he became a bone marrow donor (July 2019) for his younger sister (Autumn), who suffers from Diamond-Blackfin anemia, a rare blood disorder that leads to anemia. Jackson elected to skip his senior season and enter the 2020 NFL Draft.

STRENGTHS: Moldable frame with long arms and growth potential…agile feet and flexible joints…quick set-up in pass protection, keeping his feet shoulder-width apart and smoothly sliding to cut off outside speed…efficient working in tandem or improvising on the move to pick up extra rushers…able to mirror in space when climbing to the linebacker level…fluid mover in the run game to be an effective blocker play side or back side…flips his hips in the hole to seal…seven blocked kicks on special teams dating back to his sophomore year of high school (two at USC, five at North Canyon)…described as “humble and hard-working,” according to his coaches…started every game the last two seasons at left tackle.

WEAKNESSES: Undeveloped punch timing, lunging with his upper half or giving up his chest…eager hands, but wild placement…needs to sink his hips and strengthen his anchor to protect vs. bull rushes…sets hard on his outside foot, opening inside rush lanes…subpar as a run blocker right now, lacking the desired drive power in his lower half…doesn’t have the core strength to quickly recover after his hands slide off his target…would benefit by adding a little more glass to his diet…doesn’t have experience at right tackle.

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at USC, Jackson was the starting left tackle in offensive coordinator Graham Harrell’s up-tempo offense. Highly recruited out of high school, he steadily developed his body and game the last three seasons, making a jump as a junior that showcased his immense upside. Although it rarely looks picture-perfect, Jackson has the foot quickness and body flexibility to get the job done in space. He allows his chest to receive too much action in his pass-sets, but the run game is where he must show the most improvement before he sees NFL snaps. Overall, Jackson is a smooth-moving big man with natural knee bend, projecting as a steady NFL starter when/if his upper body mechanics, specifically his punch timing and hand placement, catch up with his athletic skill.
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#461 J.R., Apr 23, 2020

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Texans, y'all can overpay Randall Cobb, we'll take CeeDee Lamb.
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Would all three DAL WRs be WR1 in Houston?

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19. Raiders - CB Damon Arnette

BACKGROUND: Damon Arnette Jr. (are-NET) played primarily wide receiver and linebacker at Fort Lauderdale’s St. Thomas Aquinas where he played with future Ohio State teammate Nick Bosa and current NFL running back Jordan Scarlett. As a senior, he helped lead the program to their second 7A state title in three years, finishing the 2014 season with eight passes defended and three interceptions.

A four-star cornerback recruit out of high school, Arnette initially verballed to South Carolina, the first school that offered him, but he kept an open mind as more programs showed interest. He narrowed his college choice to Michigan, Ohio State and South Carolina, signing with the Buckeyes on signing day. Arnette’s father (Damon Sr.) played college basketball at Florida Atlantic (1995-99) and professionally overseas. He graduated with his degree in communications (May 2019). Arnette accepted his invitation to the 2020 Senior Bowl.

STRENGTHS: Quick-footed athlete with easy acceleration…clean footwork in his transition…smoothly flips his hips and stays on the same plane vertically…patient in press, mirroring the movements of receivers…hungry, reliable run defender and always rallies to the football…settles his feet as a tackler and strikes to finish…quick to shed stalk blocks…displays the toughness to play through injuries – wore a cast on his right wrist most of the 2019 season…praised by his coaches and teammates for his development as a senior (Ohio State head coach Ryan Day: “The strides he’s taken the last year have been unbelievable.”).

WEAKNESSES: Cut down on downfield contact as a senior, but overly physical and gets grabby downfield, attracting attention from officials…wild hand placement at the top of routes…mediocre ball skills and lacks timing when attacking the catch point…late to gear down out of his breaks…inconsistent getting his head turned to find the football…doesn’t have the play strength to overwhelm defenders from press or downfield…gives up inside position too easily…will be a 24-year old NFL rookie…showed growth as a senior, but immaturity is still a big question mark, allowing his emotions to get the best of him or showing erratic behavior…broke his right wrist (August 2019), which required a procedure (October 2019) and a cast.

SUMMARY: A three-year starter at Ohio State, Arnette lined up at right cornerback in former defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley’s NFL press-man scheme, seeing extensive reps on an island in Cover 1. Although he wanted to leave for the NFL after his junior season, he returned as a senior and became one of the most improved seniors in the country in 2019 (Safety Jordan Fuller: “He’s just a different guy…his whole approach to everything he does has changed.”). While he cleaned up the panic plays that plagued him as an underclassmen, Arnette aggressively rides receivers in coverage and still has room to improve his downfield discipline and ball skills. As an athlete, he shows terrific reaction quickness and enough speed to stay on top of receivers vertically. Overall, Arnette is a charged-up run defender and boasts the athletic traits to stay hip to hip with receivers at all depths of the field, projecting as a man-to-man NFL starter if his reported maturation checks out.
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Laremy Tunsil replacement

18. Dolphins - OT Austin Jackson
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And no "Grass Mask"!!!

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19. Raiders - CB Damon Arnette
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Another reach by the raiders

#466 zeeshan2, Apr 23, 2020
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Why do the people in these draft 'war rooms' always high five each other or are otherwise overjoyed when the guy they picked is announced?

Seems staged.

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Go home Roger, you're drunk.

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Texans, y'all can overpay Randall Cobb, we'll take CeeDee Lamb.
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Great pick. Cooper lamb and Gallup.

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20. Jaguars - EDGE K'Lavon Chaisson

BACKGROUND: K’Lavon (KAY-Luh-Vahn) Chaisson (Chase-on) grew up as a multi-sport athlete, although he gave up football after his freshman year at North Shore High School to focus on basketball. He rejoined the football team prior to his junior season and attended an LSU recruiting camp that summer (originally as a spectator), earning a scholarship before he ever took a varsity snap. As a junior, Chaisson posted 44 tackles and 8.5 sacks and helped lead the program to the 2015 state championship, earning defensive MVP honors in that game (4.0 tackles for loss, 2.0 sacks, one forced fumble). As a senior, he finished with 50 tackles, 13.0 tackles for loss, three forced fumbles and a state-best 15.5 sacks, earning first-team all-state honors.

A four-star defensive end recruit out of high school, Chaisson was the No. 4 weakside defensive end recruit in the country and the No. 5 player in Texas (behind players like DT Marvin Wilson and CB Jeff Okudah). By attending camps prior to his junior year in high school, he received five scholarship offers before he took his first varsity snap, finishing with a few dozen offers. For Chaisson, it was down to LSU and Texas, going back and forth until the final moment when he decided Baton Rouge was the place for him. His father (Kelvin), who played linebacker at Baylor (1999-2001), was shot and killed during a domestic dispute with his girlfriend. Chaisson elected to skip his final two seasons of eligibility and enter the 2020 NFL Draft.

STRENGTHS: Outstanding edge quickness to beat tackles to the corner…immediately reaches his top speed, flashing the ability to convert that speed to power and put blockers on their heels…tall, long athlete and extends his arms into blockers while staying balanced to work off his initial attack…elusive feet/bend on stunts and loops…twitchy athlete in space with clean redirect…looks comfortable in reverse and hustles to make tackles away from the line of scrimmage…sniffs out plays with better-than-expected recognition skills…named a captain as a sophomore and described as “charismatic” and the type of guy “others want to follow,” according to his coaches.

WEAKNESSES: Lean-muscled with growth potential concerns…lacks the power to easily detach from blocks once his momentum is stopped…pass rush arsenal lacks maturity, specifically his secondary moves…doesn’t always replace his hands on his get-off…athletic in space, but late to see routes develop and will need some time to develop his off-ball awareness…has come a long way, but still developing his discipline (five penalties in 2019)…medicals need to come back clean, missing almost all of the 2018 season with a torn ACL in his left knee (September 2018); missed two games this past season due to a right ankle issue (September 2019)…only average career production, finishing with under 10 sacks.

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at LSU, Chaisson played the Buck linebacker position in defensive coordinator Dave Aranda’s scheme, lining up primarily in a stand-up rush position. He was awarded LSU’s coveted No. 18 jersey prior to the 2019 season (along with center Lloyd Cushenberry), which is presented to a player with high character and “does all the right things.” Chaisson screams off the edge with the ankle flexion, body bend and length to capture the corner. Although he tends to slow down once engaged and must develop his counters, his twitchy athleticism also shows in coverage, carrying backs and tight ends up and down the field. Overall, Chaisson didn’t light up the stat sheet at LSU and is still maturing both physically and emotionally as a football player, but his explosive ability to rush and cover fits today’s NFL, projecting as a high-ceiling edge defender.
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Jags get another good player!
I miss the days of Bortles.

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Jags shoring up that D. Imagine if Ngakoue was staying. That D would be fierce.

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Solid pick for the Jags. Like what Miami has done and Lamb to the Cowboys is big. Raiders with 2 underwhelming picks so far.

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21. Eagles - WR Jalen Reagor

BACKGROUND: Jalen Reagor (RAY-gur) was born and raised in Waxahachie (about 30 miles south of Dallas) and starred in football and track at Waxahachie High School, although his first love was basketball. Playing for head coach (and former NFL quarterback) Jon Kitna his final two seasons, he earned first-team all-district as a junior with 64 catches for 1,108 yards and 13 touchdowns. Reagor earned all-state status as a senior with 50 catches for 967 yards and 14 touchdown grabs in 2016, adding three rushing scores and one passing touchdown. He was also a standout track athlete in high school, winning the 2017 state title in the long jump (24’5”) and setting the nation’s best mark (26”) in the area meet. He also set personal-bests in the 100-meters (11.36) and 200-meters (22.00).

A four-star wide receiver recruit out of high school, Reagor was the No. 13 receiver in the country and the No. 15 recruit in the state of Texas. He initially verballed to Texas Tech (his father’s alma mater) as a junior before flipping to Oklahoma a few months later. Midway through his senior season, Reagor switched his commitment again, deciding to stay closer to home and sign with TCU. His father (Montae) was a second-round defensive tackle in the 1999 NFL Draft (No. 58 overall), playing nine seasons in the NFL between the Denver Broncos, Indianapolis Colts (member of Super Bowl XLI team) and Philadelphia Eagles. Reagor elected to skip his senior season and enter the 2020 NFL Draft.

STRENGTHS: Shifty athlete with the sudden movements out of his cuts/breaks…vertical speed to eat up cushion and leave man coverage defenders in his rearview…excellent job isolating and attacking the football with “my ball” mentality…quick hands to snag…stem athleticism catches defenders off-balance…leaves corners flat-footed on double-moves…elusive in the open field with the vision to create big plays…flashes a secondary burst to pull away…short, but muscular and an animal in the weight room…dynamic in the return game, averaging 17.0 yards per punt return in college with a pair of scores (24/409/2)…intense competitor and “one of the hardest workers” on the team, according to his coaches…one of the most productive pass-catchers in TCU history.

WEAKNESSES: Shorter than ideal and appears maxed out physically…strong hands, but streaky focus and looks to get upfield before securing…registered eight drops in 2019…needs to improve his route discipline and body position downfield…loves to compete, but his blocking was below average…needs to better protect the football as a ball carrier…below-average production as a junior.

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at TCU, Reagor was the “Z” receiver in offensive coordinator Sonny Cumbie’s up-tempo spread scheme. He finished his career second in school history in touchdown catches (22) and sixth in receiving yards (2,248), despite an underwhelming 2019 campaign where his production suffered with a true freshman at quarterback (TCU ranked 90th in the FBS in passing offense). A passionate competitor, Reagor is a high-performance athlete with the elusive traits and dynamic speed to be a home run threat before and after the catch. Focus drops were a persistent issue on his tape, but he doesn’t wait for the football to find his hands, his hands go find the football. Overall, Reagor must improve the details of his routes and consistency of his catch radius, but he shows the instant juice and explosive athleticism to separate at the NFL level, projecting as a high-ceiling starter with impact potential as a returner.
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Michael Irvin just mentioned Deshaun watson for no reason with philly’s pick? Loll come on. Do better

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Who is slipping down?

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Michael Irvin just mentioned Deshaun watson for no reason with philly’s pick? Loll come on. Do better
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Got him mixed up with Desean Jackson. Probably still high from 4/20

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Please, someone steal BO'B's blackberry for the night!!!

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21. Eagles - WR Jalen Reagor
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This will be the most productive wide receiver in the draft.
Scouts point out what he cannot do, but what he can do he does at an elite level.

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Jefferson to the Vikings. Start on the run on WRs?

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