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2018 NFL Draft recap, pick-by-pick: NFC East

April 29, 2018 Neverthere Leave a comment

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Dallas Cowboys	Vander Esch hopes to bring championships to the Cowboys over the next few years. Notable picks: Vander Esch may prove to be the difference-maker that the Cowboys envision with his versatility. Armstrong’s uneven pre-draft workouts are not at all an indication of his on-field burst and athleticism. Williams adds some swing backup insurance and could outplay his original draft position.
Round, Selection,	Player	School	DN Big Board Rank/ Grade	‘Nasty’ Take:
1 (19)	Leighton Vander Esch 6’4 256	Boise State	36 (2^nd Round)	Athletic former basketball player has to become better in his stack-and-shed. Underrated range in coverage.
2 (50)	Connor Williams 6’5 296	Texas	3 (1^st Round)	Williams’ injury in 2017 following an inauspicious start to his junior campaign. When he’s on top of his game, the finish is in place.
3 (81)	Michael Gallup WR-6’1 205	Colorado St.	145 (3^rd Round)	Gallup wins outside the numbers and plays with a physical style that is even stronger than his sturdy 205-pound nature suggests play-to-play.
3 (82)	Tracy Walker DB-6’1 195	Louisiana-Lafayette	191 (4^th Round)	Walker has enough length that he could even get looks at a cornerback spot. A solid tackler, his best football may be ahead of him.
4 (116)	Dorance Armstrong, Jr. OLB-6’4 257	Kansas	49 (2^nd Round)	Armstrong, Jr. has an 84-inch wingspan and produced 20 tackles for loss in 2016.
4 (140)	Dalton Schultz TE-6’4 249	Stanford	296 (4^th Round)	Schultz is an underrated route runner despite producing just 11 third down receptions in school.
5 (171)	Mike White QB-6’4 223	Western Kentucky	155 (3^rd Round)	White has all of the tools of an NFL starting quarterback minus the mobility.
6 (208)	Cedrick Wilson WR-6’3 194	Boise State	78 (3^rd Round)	Wilson produced like a first-round wideout in the MWC. Will his 4.55 speed translate to the perimeter or will he be relegated to the slot?
7 (236)	Bo Scarbrough RB-6’1 228	Alabama	308 (5^th Round)	It may have been a long wait on draft day, but the bruising runner could be a change-of-pace power back if he can contribute on special teams.

New York Giants	Hill (No. 98 pictured) ranked as one of DraftNasty’s Top 3-4 DEs/DTs available in the 2018 NFL Draft. The former Wolfpack star rushed for over 800 yards and 5 TDs as a senior at the prep level. Notable picks: Hernandez is a mammoth blocker who wins on man blocks. If he can win as an angle blocker, it will increase the diversity of the running game. Hill and McIntosh both will add diversity to a defense that finished 27th against the run in 2017.
Round, Selection	Player	School	DN Big Board Rank/ Grade	‘Nasty’ Take:
1 (2)	Saquon Barkley RB-6’0 233	Penn State	2 (1^st Round)	Barkley’s lateral agility is top-notch. How much will he contribute as a check down threat? Based on his collegiate film, he should line up at a number of spots.
2 (34)	Will Hernandez OG-6’2 327	UTEP	21 (2^nd Round)	A behemoth bar room brawler with mass and underrated quickness, Hernandez has to distribute his weight evenly to reach his immense potential.
3 (66)	Lorenzo Carter OLB-6’5 250	Georgia	68 (3^rd Round)	Carter has some similarities to current Carolina Panthers DE Mario Addison. Can he create speed-to-power off the edge?
3 (69)	B.J. Hill DL-6’3 311	NC State	22 (2^nd Round)	Hill’s dependability is aided by an ability to play a bit longer than his 77-inch wingspan would suggest. Makes plays laterally in the run game.
4 (108)	Kyle Lauletta QB-6’3 222	Richmond	154 (3^rd Round)	Lauletta –the 2017 CAA Offensive Player of the Year- maintains good posture in the pocket and excels on the hit-and-throw concepts. Posted a 4.07 time in the 20-yard short shuttle at the NFL Combine.
5 (139)	RJ McIntosh DT-6’4 286	Miami (Fla.)	161 (3^rd Round)	McIntosh has the size to play either DE or DT. His 83-inch wingspan complements a light-footed nature. He needs to anticipate snap counts with more consistency.

Philadelphia Eagles	Former Pittsburgh cornerback Avonte Maddox (No. 14 pictured) played WR, CB, PR KR and the nickel back spot for the Panthers. He will add versatility to the Super Bowl champions’ roster. Notable pick: Maddox is a player who went undervalued due to size and slight durability concerns. His ability to cover the slot could increase some of the packages by DC Jim Schwartz. Schwartz typically likes to rush with four players and Maddox could increase coverage disguises. The Eagles got three of our top 60 players with their first three selections.
Round, Selection,	Player	School	DN Big Board Rank/ Grade	‘Nasty’ Take:
2 (49)	Dallas Goedert 6’4 260	South Dakota St.	56 (2^nd Round)	Goedert gives the Eagles two tight ends who can attack vertically in the seams of the field. And he weighs in the 260-pound range.
4 (125)	Avonte Maddox CB-5’9 183	Pittsburgh	53 (2^nd Round)	Maddox’s 4.39 40-yard dash at the Combine was only outdone by his 6.51 time in the 3-cone drill. He’s even better on the field than in T-shirts and shorts.
4 (130)	Josh Sweat DE-6’5 251	Florida St.	58 (2^nd Round)	Sweat fell due to lingering question marks about his knee. When he’s feeling good, he can translate speed-to-power with one-hand posts and collapses the edge vs. tackles.
6 (206)	Matthew Pryor OT-6’6 343	TCU	375 (5^th Round)	Pryor sits on run defenders with his mammoth size. He often wins in the first phase of block. 11 ½-inch hands.
7 (233) Acquired from New England Patriots	Jordan Mailata OL-6’8 346	Australia Rugby player	N/A	Mailata never played college football, but he ran in the 5.1-range for NFL scouts.

Washington Redskins	Settle (No. 4 pictured) posted 19.5 tackles for losses the last two seasons for the Hokies. Notable picks: Christian will help alleviate the issues the Redskins had last year when injuries beset the offensive line. Can he swing to the center position to challenge incumbent Chase Roullier? Settle is a player who was once thought of as a potential second-round pick before an uneven postseason.
Round, Selection,	Player	School	DN Big Board Rank/ Grade	‘Nasty’ Take:
1 (13)	De’Ron Payne DT-6’2 311	Alabama	30 (2^nd Round)	Payne will help to control the action as a fire-plugging two-gap specialist and occasional one-gap penetrator. Expect to see him aligned over the center in DC Greg Manusky’s three-man fronts.
2 (59)	Derrius Guice RB-5’11 224	LSU	24 (2^nd Round)	Guice will have to balance his bullish running style to avoid the injury scrapes that took away time from him as a junior.
3 (74)	Geron Christian OT-6’5 298	Louisville	79 (3^rd Round)	Christian’s versatility in school saw him move around during games. He was seen snapping the ball on his Pro Day and it could be a possible transition to a starting role.
4 (109)	Troy Apke S-6’1 200	Penn State	147 (3^rd Round)	Apke didn’t make a number of plays off the hash, but he demonstrated range during the week of the 2018 NFLPA Collegiate Bowl and versus Pittsburgh in 2017.
5 (163)	Tim Settle DT-6’3 329	Virginia Tech	200 (4^th Round)	Settle’s quickness is aided by power. He will win versus guards or centers and could be a rotational piece on first and second down.
6 (197)	Shaun Dion Hamilton LB-6’0 228	Alabama	231 (4^th Round)	Crimson Tide team captain has battled major lower extremity injuries, but he can locate, identify and close once he’s made his reads.
7 (241)	Greg Stroman CB-5’11 174	Virginia Tech	381 (5^th Round)	With Stroman’s level of return ability, it is easy to forget that he also broke up 27 passes and picked off 9 passes in school.
7 (256)	Trey Quinn WR-5’11 203	SMU, LSU	227 (4^th Round)	Mr. Irrelevant caught 114 passes in 2017 after an unsettling stint at LSU. His savvy and quickness earn high marks.

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2018 NFL Draft Recap, pick-by-pick: AFC North

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Baltimore Ravens	Hayden Hurst (No. 81 pictured) runs over tacklers in a game between the South Carolina Gamecocks and Vanderbilt Commodores at Dudley Field in Nashville, TN Photo by Thomas McEwen/Draft Nasty Notable pick: Brown could make this a home run in the draft. If his pre-draft workouts were any indication, a simple uptick in work ethic may be in order to match his impressive on-field play. Hurst and Andrews extend the middle of the field from Day 1, as does former New Mexico State high-riser Scott.
Round, Selection,	Player	School	DN Big Board Rank/ Grade	‘Nasty’ Take:
1 (25)	Hayden Hurst TE-6’5 250	South Carolina	39 (2^nd Round	Smooth. He even spent a game tracking punts in 2016 (Georgia). Underrated run after the catch skill.
1 (32) Trade from Philadelphia	Lamar Jackson QB-6’2 216	Louisville	10 (1^st Round)	Underrated as a passer, Jackson will make tacklers miss in the NFL…too.
3 (83)	Orlando Brown OT-6’8 345	Oklahoma	158 (3^rd Round)	Brown’s barrel-chested approach extended itself into the fourth quarters of games.
3 (86)	Mark Andrews TE-6’5 256	Oklahoma	92 (3^rd Round)	Andrews has the ability to run routes from a flexed position and is strong enough to make contested catches.
4 (118)	Anthony Averett CB-5’11 183	Alabama	206 (4^th Round)	Averett’s uncle Bryant McKinnie once played for the Ravens.
4 (122)	Kenny Young LB-6’1 236	UCLA	187 (4^th Roiund)	Young’s coverage ability is reminiscent to former UCLA LB Jayon Brown (Titans).
4 (132)	Jaleel Scott WR-6’5 218	New Mexico St.	208 (4^th Round)	Scott’s one-hand grab vs. Arizona State in 2017 was just one of many spectacular on-ball adjustments he made as a senior. Catch radius (34-inch arms) helps his cause.
5 (162)	Jordan Lasley WR-6’1 203	UCLA	259 (4^th Round)	Lasley is a smooth receiver who balanced concentration lapses with an ability to roll speed cuts.
6 (190)	DeShon Elliott S-6’1 210	Texas	115 (3^rd Round)	Elliott has some stiffness, but he reacts well breaking downhill on the ball. His eyes have been undisciplined. He has potential as a special teams cover guy.
6 (212)	Greg Senat OT-6’5 302	Wagner	434 (5^th Round)	Senat brings an 84-inch wingspan and a look reminiscent to former Boise State Bronco Charles Leno coming out of school. Leverage issues need to be corrected.
6 (215)	Bradley Bozeman OC-6’5 317	Alabama	482 (6th Round)	More of a position than drive blocker, Bozeman uses his size to win as a run blocker. A lack of foot speed is evident.
7 (238)	Zach Sieler DE-6’6 288	Ferris State	N/A	Wins during the second phase of downs. His combination of size and strength could help him land a roster spot.

Cincinnati Bengals	Former Texas LB Malik Jefferson (No. 46 pictured) will look to break into a crowded Bengals linebacking corps. Photo by: Corey Chavous, DraftNasty Magazine Notable picks: Price has to be able to create more forward movement for what has been a stagnant rushing attack. In addition, his line calls will be important for a unit that struggled giving up sacks. Bates III and Jefferson will have a tough time earning playing time with a number of veterans currently on the roster. The Bengals added quality depth at a number of spots on the defensive side of the ball. Harris may be the surprise of the group.
Round, Selection,	Player	School	DN Big Board Rank/ Grade	‘Nasty’ Take:
1 (21)	Billy Price OC-6’4 306	Ohio State	37 (2^nd Round)	Price’s addition will help a unit that averaged just 3.6 yards per rushing attempt in 2017.
2 (54)	Jessie Bates III S-6’1 200	Wake Forest	18 (2^nd Round)	Bates III’s eye speed is elite and his ball skills are above average. His range could enhance the Bengals’ coverage packages.
3 (77)	Sam Hubbard DE-6’5 270	Ohio State	50 (2^nd Round)	Hubbard has impressive change of direction (6.88 3-cone) at 270 pounds. Needs to work on developing more speed-to-power as a pass rusher.
3 (78)	Malik Jefferson LB-6’2 236	Texas	88 (3^rd Round)	Jefferson- an underrated blitzer- improved his key-and-diagnose in DC Todd Orlando’s schemes.
4 (112)	Mark Walton RB-5’10 202	Miami (Fla.)	148 (3^rd Round)	Walton’s ability to break tackles is aided by an ability to run routes out of the backfield.
5 (151)	Davontae Harris CB-5’11 205	Illinois State	98 (3^rd Round)	This is a player who impressed at every stop of the postseason process. He will challenge for playing time either outside or inside due to his physicality.
5 (158)	Andrew Brown DT-6’3 294	Virginia	125 (3rd Round)	Brown never quite lived up to his pre-collegiate hype, but he still produced 26.5 tackles for loss in his career.
5 (170)	Darius Phillips AP-5’10 188	Western Michigan	190 (4^th Round)	Phillips, an all-purpose maestro, scored 14 touchdowns five different ways in school. He needs work on his coverage techniques at corner.
7 (249)	Logan Woodside QB-6’1 213	Toledo	402 (5^th Round)	Woodside’s proclivity for the big stage shined when facing teams like Miami (Fla.) in 2017. His efficiency, athleticism and moxie make for a good combination.
7 (252)	Rod Taylor OG-6’3 320	Ole Miss	111 (3rd Round)	Taylor has started at LT, RT and RG in school. He projects inside but could be a backup at a number of spots.
7 (253)	Auden Tate WR-6’5 228	FSU	239 (4th Round)	Tate led the ACC in touchdown receptions as a senior (10), but there are questions surrounding his ability to create separation in short areas.

Cleveland Browns	Notable pick: The Browns may have found their new lockdown cornerback in Ward (No. 12 pictured). Could he be an even better version of former Browns Pro Bowler Joe Haden? The team has now created quality depth at the cornerback spot with Ward, Howard Wilson, Boddy-Calhoun, Taylor and recent signee Travis Carrie.
Round, Selection,	Player	School	DN Big Board Rank/ Grade	‘Nasty’ Take:
1 (1)	Baker Mayfield QB-6’0 216	Oklahoma	54 (2^nd Round)	Mayfield’s mentality may be the juice that the Browns need as an organization. He will need to prove he can handle the elements.
1 (4)	Denzel Ward CB-5’11 183	Ohio State	9 (1^st Round)	Ward brings immediate nickel potential from Day 1 with his level of footwork and quickness. He will need to improve playing with his back to the quarterback. Rare physical skill-set.
2 (33)	Austin Corbett OL-6’4 310	Nevada	42 (2^nd Round)	Corbett- a college LT- can provide assistance at any of four offensive line spots. He is one of this draft’s smartest prospects.
2 (35)	Nick Chubb RB-6’0 227	Georgia	26 (2^nd Round)	One of the SEC’s all-time best runners, Chubb will be a workhorse if he can remain healthy.
3 (67)	Chad Thomas DE-6’5 281	Miami (Fla.)	142 (3^rd Round)	Thomas may eventually morph into a four-technique DE, but he already can be a factor inside on third downs for Gregg Williams’ multiple fronts.
4 (105)	Antonio Calllaway WR-5’10 200	Florida	163 (3^rd Round)	Callaway has to become more consistent in his decision-making both on and off the field. Just as quick as he is fast.
5 (150)	Genard Avery LB-6’0 248	Memphis	59 (2^nd Round)	Powerball player who runs over opponents. Impressed scouts with his 4.5 speed in the postseason.
6 (175)	Damion Ratley WR-6’3 200	Texas A&M	405 (5^th Round)	Ratley has 4.4 speed and is shifty after the catch. He will need to eliminate the concentration drops and speed up his release vs. bump-and-run.
6 (188)	Simeon Thomas CB-6’3 203	Louisiana-Lafayette	625 (7^th Round)	Off-and-on starter whose size allows him to recover down the field. His cousin, Marvin Bracy, was a two-time All-USA selection in track & field

Pittsburgh Steelers	Notable pick: Edmunds (No. 22 pictured) will challenge for playing time immediately and put pressure on whoever is in front of him at safety. He could very well play the role of former Steeler and current free agent Mike Mitchell.
Round, Selection,	Player	School	DN Big Board Rank/ Grade	‘Nasty’ Take:
1 (28)	Terrell Edmunds S-6’2 220	Virginia Tech	133 (3^rd Round)	Edmunds has covered the slot, played in the box, and also contributed on special teams. Impressed the Hokies’ coaching staff with his toughness playing through a shoulder injury in 2017.
2 (60)	James Washington WR-5’11 213	Oklahoma St.	48 (2^nd Round)	Plays faster than he times in T-shirts and shorts. Has the length of an offensive tackle. Tracks the ball.
3 (76)	Mason Rudolph QB-6’5 234	Oklahoma State	102 (3^rd Round)	Rudolph goes into a situation where he can develop behind a quarterback who is similar in size.
3 (92)	Chukwuma Okorafor OT-6’6 320	Western Michigan	138 (3^rd Round)	Okorafor actually played LT when Willie Beavers was in school but he will likely project to the right side for the Steelers. He may be a better run than pass blocker.
5 (148)	Marcus Allen S-6’2 215	Penn State	119 (3^rd Round)	One of college football’s best tacklers, Allen has to improve his ability to steal second base off the hash.
5 (165)	Jaylen Samuels AP-5’11 225	NC State	95 (3^rd Round)	Samuels never seems to be going at a speed where he allows himself to get out of control. While it works offensively, he will need to play with more of a sense of urgency to contribute consistently on special teams.
7 (246)	Joshua Frazier DT-6’3 321	Alabama	494 (6^th Round)	Frazier exhibited a powerful long-arm to post back guards and centers. He is active but too often gets tied up losing to the spot.

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