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2019 Draft Prospects Thread

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Nasir Addeley out of Delaware is getting a lot of hype going into the Senior bowl as a top level Safety.

I know highlights aren't exactly sound scouting material but... Man, his highlight tape is great.


Dude plays like Tyrann Mathieu! Honey Badger 2.0
 
I'm all in on trading down and trying to pick up some more picks in the future. Let's keep getting more shots at the lottery, also known as the NFL draft.
 
I don't really trust Pauline, but Ferrell did kind of expose him during the Natty.

That being said, I'd still take him. Dude, at worst, will be an elite G.

The team just picked up a fourth interior lineman in Corbett. I've been hesitant to take anyone who doesn't measure out to be a tackle at the next level. It's just a waste of an asset with guard as the strongest position on offense aside from QB.
 
I don't really trust Pauline, but Ferrell did kind of expose him during the Natty.

That being said, I'd still take him. Dude, at worst, will be an elite G.

Would like to go back and watch that film.

I did see Williams hit the ground once, but overall I thought it was a good battle.
 
View: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0BNg_Lv1qh8


Beats Williams once or twice; seems to hold his own at the point of attack against the run. Also gets himself removed or cleared out on some plays too. There were some things to like but he doesn’t seem super explosive off the snap on a consistent basis. Important to consider it seems contain is his assignment on some early downs.
 
CHARLES OMENIHU PRIMED TO TAKE OVER THE SENIOR BOWL
BRAD KELLY JANUARY 14, 2019

When The Draft Network was born, each member was assigned a Power-5 conference to scout. I was given the Big 12, as my focus in football is usually on the offensive side, specifically the passing game. The conference is known for dominating, high-flying passing offenses. Little did I realize, my favorite prospect from the conference would come on the defensive side of the ball.

The first defense I focused on was the Texas Longhorns, as I knew they had multiple potential draft picks. While players such as Kris Boyd, Gary Johnson and Davante Davis showed NFL-level traits, defensive lineman Charles Omenihu was the true standout.


In the Summer, I noted Omenihu as a potential riser during his senior season and the pre-draft process. Despite modest production to that point in his career, the flash plays were always prevalent. The length and athleticism in his 6’6 and 275 pound frame was obvious, and he was a natural block shedder.

This season, Omenihu’s flashes turned into consistent play. He lived in the opponent’s backfield, racking up 18.0 tackles for loss and 9.5 sacks. Playing on the edge and the interior, his versatility was fully utilized. It was enough for Omenihu to be named Big 12 defensive player of the year and be invited to the Senior Bowl.

Ahead of the Senior Bowl, I’ve looked into the loaded defensive line class for the upcoming NFL Draft. It’s as impressive as many analysts have suggested, with deep groups at both EDGE and interior defensive line.

How exactly will this impact the 2019 NFL Draft? In Ben Solak’s most recent mock draft, released today, he projected 8 of the top 14 selections to be either interior defensive lineman or EDGE prospects.

With all of that talent, it’s interesting to see where a player like Omenihu fits in. Despite the production and athleticism, Omenihu would be a bit of a tweener in a 4-3 defense. Some general managers may value that versatility, but others could struggle to find a natural fit for him along their team’s defensive line.

Count me in the group that cares a little less about a player without a natural position. The best coaches can adapt scheme to the talent of their roster. If I’m an NFL head coach, bring me the best talent and I’ll figure the rest of it out.

That’s where I stand on Omenihu. Yes, his best fit is as a 3-4 defensive end, a front that few NFL teams still employ. But, I’d rather have Omenihu’s ability than a lesser player who fits a specific scheme. Why? Because Omenihu is a first round player.

Few NFL prospects have the natural tools of Omenihu. With elite length and mobility, he constantly gets underneath the offensive lineman’s pads in order to win the leverage battle. After that, his block shedding is a revelation.

This sack against Kansas State came against a tight end, but is a clear example of how immediately Omenihu can disengage from blocks:


View: https://twitter.com/NFLDraftVideos/status/1084867584045076482


Against Kansas, Omenihu showed these traits once again (left defensive end):


View: https://twitter.com/NFLDraftVideos/status/1084868443755696128


Omenihu initiates the engagement with the offensive tackle, keeps him at bay with his length, works across face and uses a swim move to clear his path to the quarterback. The offensive tackle didn’t stand a chance.

When rushing the passer, Omenihu uses what is known as the “long-arm” technique to keep offensive lineman from getting into his pads. He’s difficult to block as it is, but when employing this power move that plays to his strengths, Omenihu is a completely different animal (now playing the 3 technique on the right side of the defensive line):

View: https://twitter.com/NFLDraftVideos/status/1084867770779660289


Omenihu would use this technique again against Oklahoma State. On this rep, notice how he uses the long-arm technique to create leverage and get his body tilted almost horizontally. When the offensive lineman does a good job of slowing Omenihu’s initial rush, he counters with a rip move for the sack:

View: https://twitter.com/NFLDraftVideos/status/1084868258187169796


While Omenihu isn’t the bendiest pass rusher, he has better than average traits on the edge. With his complete package of athleticism, strength and multiple pash rush moves, he can beat offensive tackles in a variety of ways.

Omenihu was lined up as the defensive end on the right side for this rep against Baylor (snatch and rip move):

View: https://twitter.com/NFLDraftVideos/status/1084868010177896450


Against USC, he was lined up as defensive end on the left side (speed rush):

https://twitter.com/NFLDraftVideos/status/1084868675281272832

Each of these six sacks have come in different ways for Omenihu, which speaks to his versatility as a pass rusher. Additionally, as you’ve likely noticed, Omenihu was used in a variety of technique alignments along the defensive line.

His block shedding translates to his run defense, as he can stack and shed or shoot gaps with burst. Georgia learned that the hard way:


https://twitter.com/NFLDraftVideos/status/1084880889098596352

With Omenihu’s well-rounded skill set and versatility, his ceiling is as high as nearly any other defensive lineman in the class. While his weigh-in and practices at the Senior Bowl could be the key to his draft stock and projection, his potential role at the next level should be one that utilizes his wide-ranging abilities.

It’s likely a matter of time before people realize just how impactful the addition of Omenihu could be to an NFL defensive line.

We’re just seven days away from Mobile.

https://thedraftnetwork.com/2019/01/14/charles-omenihu-primed-to-take-over-the-senior-bowl/
 
^^ Stud

He's absolutely quick enough to be an EDGE, I wouldnt limit his skill set to the 3T or 5T.

He reminds me some of Julius Peppers with that size and arm length.
 
When The Draft Network...blah blah blah In Ben Solak’s most recent mock draft, released today, he projected 8 of the top 14 selections to be either interior defensive lineman or EDGE prospects....

https://thedraftnetwork.com/2019/01/14/charles-omenihu-primed-to-take-over-the-senior-bowl/

Does anyone know which douchebag first decided that all four letters in EDGE needed to be capitalized? We don't say DEFENSIVE TACKLE, or SAFETY, or TIGHT END. So how the fuck did this EDGE crap get started?
 

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