Pick #88 R 3 Cody Barton LB Utah

[Rainger]

Another Utah player looks fast

From CBS Grades
He is an active player who can run and cover. Some of the scouts I talked to thought he could go in Round 2.

Height 6' 2"

Weight 237 lbs

Arms 31 7/8”

Hands 9 1/4”

40 Yard Dash 4.64

Bench Press 30

Vertical Jump 32.5

Broad Jump 116.0

3 Cone Drill 6.9

20 Yd Shuttle 4.03

60 Yd Shuttle 11.47

https://www.nfl.com/prospects/cody-bart ... 3315a94333

 

[getnasty]

Thats funny i thought he looked stiff and slow

 

[Rainger]

I think he can play both Mike and Will

 

[Uncle Si]

Thats funny i thought he looked stiff and slow

FWIW, according to ESPN

Barton is an average-sized linebacker with below-average length and very good top-end speed. He's a developing hand-fighter with excellent upper-body strength and can get off blocks. He's a rangy run defender with good closing speed and a good motor. He lines up over the slot at times and matches up well with tight ends. He shows good awareness and range in zone.

 

[HansGruber]

I'm confused by this pick.

 

[Uncle Si]

I'm confused by this pick.

fast...Run defender, can cover the TEs.

 

[Rainger]

Some saying he is a reach and a 4th rounder others saying he is fast and going to be great addition

 

[WestcoastSteve]

Comps are Blake Martinez of the Packers. A true SAM. He definitely isnt a need but insurance for Kendricks who is only on a one year deal anyways. Makes me wonder how they feel about Griffin and Calitro.

 

[Maelstrom787]

Barton is fast and agile. Sub 7 3-cone, legit 4.6 speed. A downhill player who can hit hard. All the tools are there. Knock on him is he's not very long, but otherwise a guy who tries hard and is generally tough.

 

[AgentDib]

Will LB who adds depth this year and could take over KJ's spot if the knee acts up again. Good size and speed to cover opposing TEs.

 

[minormillikin]

My least favorite part of the draft is everyone pretending they know anything about any of these players, then getting super adamant declaring picks great or terrible.

 

[WestcoastSteve]

I bet Mingo will be cut.

 

[getnasty]

I just have a hard time beleiving this was their best player available. I would have rather taken best place kicker available.

 

[Maelstrom787]

I just have a hard time beleiving this was their best player available. I would have rather taken best place kicker available.

Forgot the :sarcasm_off: there

 

[Natethegreat]

I'm just glad we traded up to get this guy. Whew that was a close call ! NFL.com rates him as a possible back up line backer and special team player!
Anyway I'm sure they love him and hopefully he is great.

 

[Uncle Si]

I'm just glad we traded up to get this guy. Whew that was a close call ! NFL.com rates him as a possible back up line backer and special team player!
Anyway I'm sure they love him and hopefully he is great.

thats what matters.

They wanted him. they thought they needed to trade up to get him. They had the assets to do so.

 

[getnasty]

I'm just glad we traded up to get this guy. Whew that was a close call ! NFL.com rates him as a possible back up line backer and special team player!
Anyway I'm sure they love him and hopefully he is great.

Yeah as much i don't like the pick trading up is even worse. They must love the dude so i do what i can to get on board.

 

[Northwest Seahawk]

Special teams and backup LB not a great pick but it is what it is.

 

[Grahamhawker]

May not be a bad pick considering the LB depth the past few years has been, in a word, atrocious.

 

[MrThortan]

I don't have a problem with this pick but am scratching my head why they felt like they needed to trade up to get him. Good chance he would have been there with their original pick. *shrug*