Rounds 4-7 ** 2017 Browns Board Mock Draft ** Rounds 4-7
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With pick #112 of the 2017 NFL draft, the Los Angeles Rams select:
Tarell Basham DE/OLB Ohio Univ. (rated #62 prospect on CBS Big Board)
Here, again, the best available player left on the "Big Board" fits the needs of the team that is drafting. Wade Phillips is taking over as DC in LA, they need depth in the 3-4 base alignment, especially a hybrid player like this. While it is true that the Rams just picked up FA Connor Baldwin to play opposite Robert Quinn, they still have little in the way of backup at OLB. This player can provide depth there if not challenge for the starting slot.
STRENGTHS Possesses an NFL-ready build including long arms and big, strong hands. Shows flashes of explosive twitch in his attack upfield. Able to dislodge a tackle's anchor with his speed-to-power move. Has upper body power and traits to become better at softening the edge as a rusher. Plays with good short area burst to close out running backs and scrambling quarterbacks. Maintains functional motor to keep looking for tackles outside of his general area. Asked to drop into space at times and showed enough athletic ability to handle it. Roughneck who likes to take it to tackles and tight ends as edge-setter. Gives physical redirect of tight ends getting into routes.
WEAKNESSES Plays with tightness in his hips which restricts his bend and pad level. Straight-line attacker who will roll past his target if he doesn't gather his weight early. His pass rush attack is still basic. Leaves his hands at home rather than turning them into weapons of victory. Tries to bull his way around the edge with strong lower body rather than softening edge with his hands. Needs to develop a better plan with reliable counters to beat pro tackles. Lacks smoothness in his turn around the corner. Can still get more out of his long arms.
SOURCES TELL US "He is similar to Carl Lawson but I think you can get him probably a couple of rounds later or maybe more. I think he can still get a lot better as a pass rusher." -- NFC area scout
BOTTOM LINE
Basham has the strength and length to play as a 4-3 base end or as a 3-4 rush linebacker, but his pass rush approach will need to be sharpened as he lacks the flexibility to bend the edge and attack the pocket with athleticism alone. Basham may never produce a high sack total, but his alpha playing style will appeal to teams looking to groom a solid backup with starter's potential.
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Best Dozen Players still Available per the CBS Draft Board (number represents CBS overall prospect ranking):
63. Gerald Everett TE South Alabama
68. Cameron Sutton CB Tennessee
71. Isaiah Ford WR Virginia Tech
73. DeMarcus Walker DE Florida St.
81. Jordan Willis DE Kansas St.
82. Montravious Adams DT Auburn
84. Eddie Jackson SS Alabama
88. Vincent Taylor DT Oklahoma St.
90. Amara Darboh WR Michigan
91. Tyler Orlovsky OC West Va.
98. Chad Hansen WR California
99. Trey Hendrickson DE Florida Atlantic
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Jets selected an OT named Moton not Morton.. Please change that in the threads, Tour
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Edit - The LA Chargers select Carroll Phillips, OLB/DE, Illinois
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Redskins select Kendall Beckwith, LB, LSU
ConnorL messaged
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Best Dozen Players still Available per the CBS Draft Board (number represents CBS overall prospect ranking):
63. Gerald Everett TE South Alabama
68. Cameron Sutton CB Tennessee
71. Isaiah Ford WR Virginia Tech
73. DeMarcus Walker DE Florida St.
81. Jordan Willis DE Kansas St.
82. Montravious Adams DT Auburn
84. Eddie Jackson SS Alabama
88. Vincent Taylor DT Oklahoma St.
90. Amara Darboh WR Michigan
91. Tyler Orlovsky OC West Va.
98. Chad Hansen WR California
99. Trey Hendrickson DE Florida Atlantic
Best Dozen Players still Available per the CBS Draft Board (number represents CBS overall prospect ranking):
63. Gerald Everett TE South Alabama X
68. Cameron Sutton CB Tennessee
71. Isaiah Ford WR Virginia Tech
73. DeMarcus Walker DE Florida St.
81. Jordan Willis DE Kansas St. X
82. Montravious Adams DT Auburn X
84. Eddie Jackson SS Alabama
88. Vincent Taylor DT Oklahoma St. X
90. Amara Darboh WR Michigan
91. Tyler Orlovsky OC West Va. X
98. Chad Hansen WR California
99. Trey Hendrickson DE Florida Atlantic
Adams and Willis were already taken. So Was Taylor. And Orlovsky as well. And Everett too.
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Panthers select Will Holden, OT, Vanderbilt
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Bengals select Nico Siragusa, OG, San Diego State
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Best Dozen Players still Available per the CBS Draft Board (number represents CBS overall prospect ranking):
63. Gerald Everett TE South Alabama X
68. Cameron Sutton CB Tennessee
71. Isaiah Ford WR Virginia Tech
73. DeMarcus Walker DE Florida St.
81. Jordan Willis DE Kansas St. X
82. Montravious Adams DT Auburn X
84. Eddie Jackson SS Alabama
88. Vincent Taylor DT Oklahoma St. X
90. Amara Darboh WR Michigan
91. Tyler Orlovsky OC West Va. X
98. Chad Hansen WR California
99. Trey Hendrickson DE Florida Atlantic
Adams and Willis were already taken. So Was Taylor. And Orlovsky as well. And Everett too.
Adams and Willis were already taken. So Was Taylor. And Orlovsky as well. And Everett too.
Hmm, how did I miss those. OK.
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Best Available per CBS sports:
68. Cameron Sutton CB Tennessee
71. Isaiah Ford WR Virginia Tech
73. DeMarcus Walker DE Florida St.
84. Eddie Jackson SS Alabama
90. Amara Darboh WR Michigan
98. Chad Hansen WR California
99. Trey Hendrickson DE Florida Atlantic
100. Marcus Maye FS Florida
102. Brad Kaaya QB Miami Fla.
103. Jake Butt TE Michigan
104. Chad Wheeler OT USC
105. Taywan Taylor WR Western Kentucky
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Chicago takes DeMarcus Walker DE Florida St.
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You're a dick that's who I wanted. Hang on a sec
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SD selects KaZee cb. sSD State
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Cards select Josh Renolds SD st
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Dammit hang on Renolds already taken , fuck
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Cards select Malone Tenn
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And after this I bow out. I'm too busy. Love all you guys..
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