We are onto Day 3 of the 2020 NFL Draft and there are still impact players out there. Along with every other Cleveland fan, I hope that the front office will find those diamonds in the rough. After taking three defensive players on Day 2, it will be interesting to see what’s next. Here are 15 players on my radar:
1. Netane Muti, G, Fresno St., 6-3, 315 pounds: Muti is a dominant player that plays with a mean streak like Jedrick Wills, but injuries will always be a lingering concern.
2. Ben Bredeson, G, Michigan, 6-5, 315 pounds: A big and strong high floor prospect, Bredeson doesn’t have ideal athleticism.
3. John Simpson, G, Clemson, 6-4, 321 pounds: Another strong high floor prospect that lacks elite athleticism, but can play in a run-heavy scheme.
4. Nick Harris, C, Washington, 6-1, 302 pounds: Can play anywhere on the interior with ideal foot quickness, but lacks the ideal body type.
5. Tyler Biadasz, C, Wisconsin, 6-4, 314 pounds: All-American started every game of his career and looks like the prototypical center, but unable to provide versatility anywhere else.
6. Hunter Bryant, TE, Washington, 6-2, 248 pounds: Intriguing large receiver with impressive YAC ability, but fails as an inline blocker.
7. Brycen Hopkins, TE, Purdue, 6-4, 245 pounds: Fantastic athlete with explosive burst off the line, but his combine numbers don’t reflect his on-field speed.
8. Harrison Bryant, TE, Florida Atlantic, 6-5, 243 pounds: Long red-zone target, but terrible blocker.
9. Bradlee Anae, DE, Utah, 6-3, 257 pounds: Technically impressive pass-rushing specialist with limited athleticism.
10. Curtis Weaver, DE, Boise St., 6-2, 265 pounds: Extremely productive college career against inferior competition.
11. Collin Johnson, WR, Texas, 6-6, 22 pounds: Insane catch radius, but lacks deep speed.
12. K.J. Hill Jr., WR, Ohio St., 6-0, 196 pounds: Productive career with elite route-running ability, but maybe limited to slot.
13. Quintez Cephus, WR, Wisconsin, 6-1, 202 pounds: Fun and athletic on tape, but numbers didn’t show up at combine.
14. Donovan Peoples-Jones, WR, Michigan, 6-2, 212 pounds: Has great burst and athletic traits, but fails to create separation.
15. Tyler Johnson, WR, Minnesota, 6-1, 206 pounds: Insanely productive and had first round tape against Auburn displaying technique like few in this class, doesn’t have ideal measurables.
I really like Antonio Gandy Golden, I say this because my neighbor is a Liberty Grad and mentioned him to me about 2 years ago. I followed him and he had a really good career. At 6'4 225 with decent speed, we could use a large catch radius guy for the red zone.
Thaddeus Moss - TE - LSU Donovan Peoples-Jones - WR - Michigan Gabriel Davis - WR - UCF Joe Gaziano - DE - Northwestern JR Reed - S - Georgia Amik Robertson - CB - Lousiana Tech Lamar Jackson - CB/S - Nebraska Prince Tega Wanogho - T - Auburn Saahdiq Charles - T - LSU John Simpson - G - Clemson Tyler Biadasz - C - Wisconsin
I would trade up to pin down Weaver. Otherwise,there are a lot of good interior OL and you can always fish for corners who can help with special teams. I don’t see WR as a huge priority. Rookies hardly ever help at that position.
I'm a little worried about Teller or Forbes being effective in the zone scheme that Stefanski favors. I wonder if they're thinking of trying Hubbard at RG? Looking at OG prospects, its pretty hard to find one with the athleticism and mobility to be good in that scheme - especially on the 3rd day of the draft. Maybe they'll look for an OT to transition to G.
For all the people wanting another LB? How many do you all think will make the final 53?
We have Mack, Taki, Phillips, Goodson, and Harvey. You can always get better at any position, but realistically, I think we should focus elsewhere.
I don't know if we need another LB in the draft or from FA ... but I think a LB group of those individuals is a glaring weakness without some explosive year 2 development and improvement from Mack and Taki. Even playing with 2 LB sets, I think we would struggle.
OT Ben Bartch is an intriguing small school prospect who really performed at the senior bowl. He's a TE convert and is a project, but I would take a flyer, perhaps.
Prince Tega Wanhogo is in the same bracket for me.
Albert Breer @AlbertBreer 1) The Bengals took a linebacker -- Wyoming's Logan Wilson -- atop the third round. Don't be surprised if they double up here. I'm told App State LB Akeem Davis-Gaither is being discussed as the pick at 107. He carries great value for Cincy there, even with some injury concern.
Albert Breer @AlbertBreer · 23m Replying to @AlbertBreer 2) Another run on offensive linemen could be coming in Round 4, too. A couple tackles who are different kinds of risks (LSU's Saahdiq Charles and St. John's Ben Bartch) might be worth the dice roll for teams now.
Albert Breer @AlbertBreer · 23m 3) I like the Eagles having conviction, and taking a QB even thought you have one is a very Andy Reid-ish move. Only issue? I don't know that you had to take Jalen Hurts at 53. I'm told Ravens weren't taking him at 55, nor were the Pats at 60. How far would he have fallen?
Albert Breer @AlbertBreer · 23m 4) That said? Hurts improved A LOT from Alabama to Oklahoma as a passer, and from a place, in 2018, when NFL teams wondered if he could play another position. Fair to think he'll keep improving. And he's a great kid, and Wentz's injury history makes this a reasonable investment.
Albert Breer @AlbertBreer · 23m 5) It'll be interesting to see where ex-teammates Jake Fromm and Jacob Eason land today. I'd heard Fromm connected to the Raiders and Patriots pre-draft, and Eason to the Colts and Bucs.
Albert Breer @AlbertBreer · 22m 6) On that, I'll update this point from the other day ... Over the last 6 drafts (2015-20), 20 QBs have gone first rounds, Hurts was just the fourth to go second round. Why? If you see a guy as a long-term answer, you take him in the first. And most don't spend 2s on backups.
For all the people wanting another LB? How many do you all think will make the final 53?
We have Mack, Taki, Phillips, Goodson, and Harvey. You can always get better at any position, but realistically, I think we should focus elsewhere.
I don't know if we need another LB in the draft or from FA ... but I think a LB group of those individuals is a glaring weakness without some explosive year 2 development and improvement from Mack and Taki. Even playing with 2 LB sets, I think we would struggle.
From the FA list, I'd like to bring in Alec Ogletree
Albert Breer @AlbertBreer · 22m 7) Baltimore was surprised to see ex-Ohio State RB JK Dobbins there at 55, and taking him was not a difficult decision for the Ravens. Interesting, too, that the comp I got for him a couple weeks ago was Ray Rice. That's the sort of potential he's got.
Albert Breer @AlbertBreer · 22m 8) What compelled the Packers to deal up for Jordan Love on Thursday night? Word is that they made the deal with Miami because they were concerned that the Seahawks or Ravens could move the 27th or 28th picks to a QB-needy team coming up. So they got in front of that.
Albert Breer @AlbertBreer · 22m 9) One team that was sniffing around with teams late in the first round? The Lions. It didn't happen, but they had been focused on fixing the RB position, and KC had been connected to both D'Andre Swift and Clyde Edwards-Helaire. And getting there = fifth-year option.
Albert Breer @AlbertBreer · 21m 10) The Trent Williams situation merits watching. Price for him earlier in the week was going to be a third-rounder, with a late pick coming back with him. A fourth-rounder is close in value to that. Once the draft starts today? Then, the equation changes (i.e. vets, '21 picks).
Trevis Gipson, Edge, Tulsa - - - - John Highsmith, WR, Boise State Quintez Cephus, WR, Wisconsin maybe later Darnay Holmes, CB, UCLA Brian Cole II, S, Mississippi State Anthony McFarland, RB, Maryland Cameron Clarke, G, Charlotte though maybe not the best scheme fit Jonathan Garvin, Edge, Miami Donovan Peoples-Jones, WR, Michigan might look better with a decent QB and modern scheme.
Not necessarily in that order. Definitely Gipson well above the rest.
For all the people wanting another LB? How many do you all think will make the final 53?
We have Mack, Taki, Phillips, Goodson, and Harvey. You can always get better at any position, but realistically, I think we should focus elsewhere.
I don't know if we need another LB in the draft or from FA ... but I think a LB group of those individuals is a glaring weakness without some explosive year 2 development and improvement from Mack and Taki. Even playing with 2 LB sets, I think we would struggle.
From the FA list, I'd like to bring in Alec Ogletree
I like Ogletree as well...Will give us the veteran we need for our LB core...and his PFF grade was really close to Joe Scho
For all the people wanting another LB? How many do you all think will make the final 53?
We have Mack, Taki, Phillips, Goodson, and Harvey. You can always get better at any position, but realistically, I think we should focus elsewhere.
I don't know if we need another LB in the draft or from FA ... but I think a LB group of those individuals is a glaring weakness without some explosive year 2 development and improvement from Mack and Taki. Even playing with 2 LB sets, I think we would struggle.
From the FA list, I'd like to bring in Alec Ogletree
I like Ogletree as well...Will give us the veteran we need for our LB core...and his PFF grade was really close to Joe Scho
I think that would make a ton of sense. There is the Appalachian State LB that looks interesting - but I'd rather see a veteran presence among our LBs and use the picks to fill other roles. There are a few more guys that might contribute on the board than I first thought.
Ian Rapoport @RapSheet · 6m Finally: The #Redskins have agreed to terms on a trade of LT Trent Williams to the #49ers, per me, @TomPelissero & @MikeGarafolo . It took until Day 3 of the Draft, but Washington gets it done, and SF gets help at a position of need. It’s for a 5th this year and 3rd next year.
The NFL hasn't been the same since they expanded past 28 teams, and the Browns were better back then.
28 teams means 28 players per round, which doesn't really matter too much in the first 60-x players but
4th round should start pick 84 overall to pick 112 overall,
Because years ago we all knew good players who were 4th rounders, but starting in the 5th, back then, good players just seemed to not really be very good at all, that was the cutoff, very fiew 5th rounders any good and 6th -7th were, well nothing to even consider mostly.
Given that, ^ Browns next pick 115 should be an early 5th, and mostly be a low percentage to make the team. Unless you are dealing with an expansion team or some such case where they really have 0 talent on most position groups.
Controversial. Consider 140-overall the last 5th rounder, any after a 6th or later.
Compensatory picks will make sure the Browns never compete.
Brent Sobleski @brentsobleski · 1m Harrison Bryant is a fantastic TE option because he can play in-line (he gets after it as a blocker) or the F. Led FBS tight ends last season in receptions and receiving yards . Also he's the reigning John Mackey Award winner. He just turned 22, too.
Bryant's plus athletic traits, high football IQ and toughness as a blocker make him one of the most talented, well-rounded tight ends in this draft. He's a little light to be considered for full-time work as a "Y" tight end, but his technique and tenacity should not be discounted in his ability to help the running game. He's instinctive in space with speed and separation talent to work all three levels and gives offensive coordinators the freedom to line him up all over the field. Bryant could become an early starter and has the talent to be a high volume pass-catching target as a move tight end.
There are 2 TEs in this draft named Bryant, we took Harrison from Florida Atlantic who is 6'4+ and then there is Hunter Bryant from Washington who is only 6'2.
With our next pick, I'm hoping for either Amik Robertson Cb La Tech - a small but athletic slot Cb that should really help our special teams or Tyer Biadasz C Wisconsin - we have been lucky that Trotter has stayed healthy. Biadasz is a good backup center from a program that produces a lot of good oline prospects.
With our next pick, I'm hoping for either Amik Robertson Cb La Tech - a small but athletic slot Cb that should really help our special teams or Tyer Biadasz C Wisconsin - we have been lucky that Trotter has stayed healthy. Biadasz is a good backup center from a program that produces a lot of good oline prospects.
With our next pick, I'm hoping for either Amik Robertson Cb La Tech - a small but athletic slot Cb that should really help our special teams or Tyer Biadasz C Wisconsin - we have been lucky that Trotter has stayed healthy. Biadasz is a good backup center from a program that produces a lot of good oline prospects.
I think I heard Tyler had injury concerns that have caused him to fall.
The TE we took in the 4th was on numerous draft sites I'd been reading (draftek, the draft network were 2) as the top rated player remaining. Other than that, I don't know much about him.
Biadasz would be a good backup C choice. Wish he could play OG as a backup, too. Not so sure about that, though.
I heard someone comment on that yesterday but I don't know why he couldn't play guard. Basically the same as center but you don't have to worry about snapping the ball.
Even if true, we know Trotter can play OG if needed. If the guard position becomes an issue and Biadasz was the best lineman but could only pay center, he could move in to the center slot and we slide trotter over
With our next pick, I'm hoping for either Amik Robertson Cb La Tech - a small but athletic slot Cb that should really help our special teams or Tyer Biadasz C Wisconsin - we have been lucky that Trotter has stayed healthy. Biadasz is a good backup center from a program that produces a lot of good oline prospects.
I think I heard Tyler had injury concerns that have caused him to fall.
Found this:
Biadasz is coming off of a shoulder surgery that forced him to miss the Combine, and he underwent hip surgery prior to the 2019 season. Injuries were not an issue for him during the regular season in college, as he played and started in every game in his three seasons on Wisconsin’s active roster.
2019: Rimington Trophy winner, Outland Trophy finalist, unanimous first-team All-American (AFCA, AP, FWAA, Sporting News, Walter Camp), first-team All-Big Ten (consensus), Academic All-Big Ten 2018: All-America honorable mention (College Football News), first-team All-Big Ten (consensus), Academic All-Big Ten 2017: Freshman All-America (FWAA, USA Today), third-team All-Big Ten (consensus), Academic All-Big Ten
Notable: First Rimington Trophy winner in school history ... second consensus first-team All-America center in UW history (Cory Raymer, 1994) ... played all 41 career games with two-time Doak Walker Award winner Jonathan Taylor, helping Taylor become first player in FBS history to rush for 6,000 yards in just 3 seasons ... rated as nation’s top center in 2018 by Pro Football Focus (88.7 grade) ... invited to 2020 NFL Scouting Combine
Career: Started at center in all 41 games of career
2019 Season: Earned third letter, starting all 14 games at center ... team captain ... helped Badgers average 233.1 rushing yards per game and 5.3 yards per attempt ... allowed just 1 sack in 390 pass blocking snaps ... blocked for Jonathan Taylor, who rushed for 2,003 yards and 26 total touchdowns, repeating as Doak Walker Award winner and unanimous first-team All-American
2018 Season: Earned second letter, starting all 13 games at center ... key to rushing attack that led the Big Ten and ranked No. 6 nationally, averaging 273.4 yards per game … helped Badgers average 6.2 yards per rushing attempt, the fourth-best mark nationally … blocked for Doak Walker Award winner and unanimous first-team All-American Jonathan Taylor, who rushed for 2,194 yards to lead the nation in rushing
2017 Season: Earned first letter, starting all 14 games at center … helped pave the way for Doak Walker Award finalist Jonathan Taylor, who set FBS freshman rushing record with 1,977 yards … unit allowed just 1.5 sacks per game to lead the Big Ten … Badgers finished season ranked second in Big Ten in rushing offense (222.9 yards per game) and third in total offense (415.0 ypg)
It would be tough, no doubt. I just don't see us paying 15.5m to have Vernon sit on the bench. Now cutting him has no dead money, so that'd be an option, but I'm not sure I see that happening.
I have no real issues with the Browns draft but I am concerned with hearing, everytime the Browns pick, 30th against the run last season. It just seems to me they have not done near enough to address this issue in FA or the draft. I get the sinking feeling we will be basically the same against the run this next season.
Plus, we have a new RB to deal with in the AFCN, J.K. Dobbins.
I have no real issues with the Browns draft but I am concerned with hearing, everytime the Browns pick, 30th against the run last season. It just seems to me they have not done near enough to address this issue in FA or the draft. I get the sinking feeling we will be basically the same against the run this next season.
Plus, we have a new RB to deal with in the AFCN, J.K. Dobbins.
Good value. I’d have loved KJ Hill but he’s going to be a slot guy and we already have that role filled. Someone will get a steal with him. As far as DPJ talent wise he could’ve been a Day 1 pick but production wise he’s around where he should be. Hoping we can get the most out of him
If the results of this draft are 2 starters, 2 rotational players, and 2 projects/ST players, we've had a solid draft. It's way too early to judge the draft class in terms of star power.
I like Wills, I think we got the best OL in the draft, we just have to move him to LT. I think we got a steal with that defensive back out of LSU in the 2nd. (Wait, didn't we say that last year?) Both look like year 1 starters.
If we get 2 rotational players and 2 developmental out of the next 5 picks, we have a solid draft class. Time will tell if it eventually ranks better.
I’ve not paid a lot of attention to the draft or the possibilities of the individuals. So I don’t have a clue if these are good or bad picks, what I do know is it’s now time for this new coaching group to do what the previous coaching staffs have not been successful at; it’s time to coach these new draftees and existing players to play like a cohesive team, to play like winners.
For whatever the motivations were to choose the draftees or keep the veterans, they have them, coach’em up. Teach them what to do, and when. Give them the skill set they need at this level. If they aren’t successful, it’s on the coaches.
The players get the bruises, the coaches have to give them the brains to execute the scheme.
