2021 Draft
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I wouldn't be surprised if Hankins and Nixon may test the waters. Nixon could use another year, but since school isn't easy for him he may pack it in early.
Agree, though change big maybe to maybe and add cg as mentioned earlier.
Hard to say though with the current issues, especially hard for guys hoping to get paid earlier.
That said I'd be ok if Petras leaves, probably means he has a Heisman season
If Banwart's knee is 100% he has a chance. Hankins is a possibility. Linderbaum is a very real possibility if he maintains his trajectory.
2/3 of this year's first-round picks were 3rd-year players.
2/3 of this year's first-round picks were 3rd-year players.
Alaric, Smith-Marsette and Nixon. Linderbaum will be a first rounder in two years.
Nixon needs more than 1 more year to mature. Leaving after next year would be a disaster.
I mean for starters Linderbaum has only been playing the position for 1 season. Daniels had 3 years on the O line, and even a couple starts as a true freshman.
Anyone who knows anything about kickers think Duncan has a chance? I know that's a really tough gig to get. Maybe UDFA?
Hankins will be a Sr won’t he? I could see him getting drafted for sure.
Smith-Marsette will be a 2021 NFL Combine hit with tons of video to justify his talent.
I can see Nick Niemann having a solid senior year and getting a chance to make a squad, probably undrafted but you never know.
What’s the size difference between the two? I think Daniels has a lot larger frame to start with.
They are both listed at 6'3" with JD now listed at 305 and TL listed at 286. Daniels explodes off the ball but the knock on him has been physicality. Linderbaum will probably be up to 295 whenever the Hawks play again, probably more physical but not as quick.
Doubtful, probably doesn't have the leg strength. No FG makes (or even attempts) over 50 yards (although he did hit 49 vs Nebraska) which can be chalked up to circumstance a bit, but he doesn't do kickoffs either.
Linderbaum is a STUD but 1st round is extremely unlikely in this day and age. Biadasz was consensus All American and it was maybe the 5th round before he went yesterday. Outside of the Pounceys and Frederick, I don't know if another center has gone in the 1st round in maybe 15 years. I hope you are right, but in the 2022 NFL draft.
Cesar Ruiz out of Michigan went first round this year to the saints.
Garret Bradbury went last year to the saints.
And Frank Ragnow and Billy Price two years ago.
We need combine times and numbers, play doesn't count for much.
I really think Brandon Smith would have been a for sure pick 3 years ago because everyone wanted the big bodied WR. He still could get drafted (I really like him as a Hawk) but he may not have the speed NFL scouts drool over.
My odds on favorite top 7, not counting underclassmen:
- A. Jackson: Healthy year could get him to round 2?
- Smith-Marsette: Burner, playmaker, + clutch hands; 3rd rounder
- Cronk: Started lots of B1G games and Iowa will make him better
- B. Smith: Somewhere there's a place for size + mad athleticism
- Hankins: Parker CB and multi-year starter, illegal not to draft him
- Golston: Love the guy but think he must make waves in pass rush
- Niemann: Helluva of Holiday Bowl. Needs to start, then let's see...
Agree that if Nixon or Linderbaum have really big years, they could go. Colbert as well based on experience, but have no idea if he has NFL attention.
- A. Jackson: Healthy year could get him to round 2?
- Smith-Marsette: Burner, playmaker, + clutch hands; 3rd rounder
- Cronk: Started lots of B1G games and Iowa will make him better
- B. Smith: Somewhere there's a place for size + mad athleticism
- Hankins: Parker CB and multi-year starter, illegal not to draft him
- Golston: Love the guy but think he must make waves in pass rush
- Niemann: Helluva of Holiday Bowl. Needs to start, then let's see...
Agree that if Nixon or Linderbaum have really big years, they could go. Colbert as well based on experience, but have no idea if he has NFL attention.
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