Draft Day chat thread

[Jerhawk]

Pro Comparison: Phil Haynes. Hmm...



Edit: Not sure why bleacher report link isn't showing. Here's one where he pancakes Jalen Carter instead.

Seems like a big people mover. I like it

 

[MyrtleHawk]

Cardinals pick before our next pick...something tells me they're going safety to replace Budda.

 

[oldhawkfan]

Is it my imagination or are DBs being picked about every other pick?

 

[m0ng0]

Is this the Skinner pick?

 

[Jerhawk]

Cameron Young, DT, Mississippi State

Cameron Young Draft and Combine Prospect Profile | NFL.com

6'3" 304 Lbs

"Strengths

• Rare arm length for a defensive tackle.
• High win rate getting into the blocker with first hands.
• Rides zone blocks with good pacing and control to maintain his run fit.
• Unlocks hips/ankles to drop sturdy anchor against double teams.
• Does the dirty work to allow linebackers to flow freely.
• Impressive shed-to-tackle transitions."

 

[Sun Tzu]

Cameron Young had much higher PFF grades in 2020 & 2021 than 2022.

He lined up in the A and B gap, about an equal split between the two.

He was not on my radar at all; with 34 1/2 inch arms, I'm not sure why I didn't look at him at all until now.

 

[CPHawk]

Ok. Time for a LB.

 

[bileever]

Is Young a reach? Could we have gotten him at 154 or even 198?

 

[Scout]

Is Young a reach? Could we have gotten him at 154 or even 198?

I do not think so because the DT group started to thin out quickly after the 2nd round.

 

[MyrtleHawk]

Haener and Stetson Bennett gone.

 

[Kamcussionator]

Is Young a reach? Could we have gotten him at 154 or even 198?

Doubtful. Lower ranked DTs have already come off the board.

 

[SeAhAwKeR4life]

Haener and Stetson Bennett gone.

IF we take a QB, McKee is the best left anyway, so no big...

Unless Bennet turns out to be good, but he's a shrimp, chances are just a backup...

 

[Maelstrom787]

Is Young a reach? Could we have gotten him at 154 or even 198?

Possibly, but better not to risk it with how thin IDL is getting and how they need a body there. The media rankings get so much less accurate in the third day, so it's hard to know. Most teams are committing "reaches" as far as we know to grab "their guys." Cam Young makes this class look a lot more well-rounded in terms of roster filling.

 

[MyrtleHawk]

There goes Nick Herbig, LB that came in on a top 30 visit for the Hawks. Pete is probably pissed, and of course it's the Steelers that grab him of all teams.

 

[warden]

Our two fourth round picks should both get a lot of reps this year. If they pan out this will be an incredible draft

 

[SeAhAwKeR4life]

There goes Nick Herbig, LB that came in on a top 30 visit for the Hawks. Pete is probably pissed, and of course it's the Steelers that grab him of all teams.

Since XL they shall forever be the STEALERS to me!

 

[bileever]

Doubtful. Lower ranked DTs have already come off the board.

Yes, I see. A ton of DTs have already been picked, and on some lists, Cameron Young was the 9th ranked DT on some lists (#23 on another), and more than that have been picked. DT rankings vary widely from expert to expert.

 

[Sun Tzu]

Just noticed that A&M safety Antonio Johnson is still available. It's not a need, but I would love the pick. BPA by a landslide, in my opinion.

 

[MyrtleHawk]

Mike Morris with Hawks' 151st pick. I'm really hoping Hawks get Skinner or A Johnson with their 154th pick...

 

[Mistashoesta]

I'd like To'oto'o or Wypler