My Guys 2015

[Roy P]

16: DT MALCOM BROWN TEXAS
51: RB MELVIN GORDON WISCONSIN
82: WR BRESHAD PERRIMAN CENTRAL FLORIDA
116: G ALI MARPET HOBART
152: DE ANTHONY CHICKILLO MIAMI
175: ILB JAKE RYAN MICHIGAN
195: TE JESS JAMES PENN STATE
211: DE ZA'DARIUS SMITH KENTUCKY
216: QB SHANE CARDEN ECU
235: CB JUSTIN COLEMAN TENNESSEE

Not really sure how they could possibly have Malcom Brown rated in the 50's on their board, but I took this guy at #16 and didn't blink. I know we have Wilfork on a short-lease, but I am thinking long-term. In the immediate future, he plays DE.

Melvin Gordan in the 2nd round? Yes, thank you very much. I wanted an OLB or WR or ILB in the second, but I can't pass on Gordon. BPA.

Perriman in the 3rd round made me very happy, since I think he's got first round talent. He is raw, but we have D-Hop to be the #1. Perriman may overtake him next season. Meanwhile, he stretches the defense by taking the top off.

I loved Marpet at the Senior bowl. He anchors well and can play all 3 interior positions. He can start in a pinch at C if Ben Jones can't or needs to slide to G.

Chickillo is one of my favorites. Another guy who impressed me at the East-West Shrine and Senior Bowls. I feel he was out of position at Miami and even played the 5-Tech in the 3-4. Has a non-stop motor, good blood lines, was a stand-out recruit in High School and simply should not last this long. I see tons of potential filling in for the departed Brooks Reed.

I had to fill my ILB need and was able to snag Jake Ryan. He was moved all over the field at Michigan, but I feel with our D-Line he is going to make plays. He has a nose for the ball and is extremely athletic. His play on the field should motivate Cushing.

This offense needs a TE who can catch in the Red Zone. Maxx and Clive were off the board so I reached a little to make sure I didn't miss on Jessie James. He's 6'7", 33" arms, 37.5" vertical, 10'1" broad jump, 26 reps on the Bench, was recruited by BO'B at Penn State. What's not to love?

I enjoyed watching Z. Smith and Chickillo converging in the backfield around the QB in their Bowl games. So, I decided to keep the party going. Bud Dupree got all the publicity at UK, but Z'Adarius is a hard-worker and gets effort-sacks. He's also good against the run. Clowney and Merciless could surprise me and perform well this season, but I'm grooming these two guys behind them for depth.

Shane Carden is my favorite QB in the draft. He doesn't have the physical gifts that Bryce Petty has, however, I can potentially stash him on the practice squad this season. Like many college QBs, he didn't take many snaps under center, but I liked what I saw in Senior Bowl practices. I watched him throw at the Combine and feel he has the arm to compete at the next level. What impresses most about him is probably his demeanor and leadership qualities. His teammates love him and love playing for him. He has a Brett Favre-type charisma. The 2nd thing I like is how he is in the pocket, I can see him going through progressions and making quick decisions. I have him ahead of Mariota, Hundley, and Petty in that regard and find that will accelerate him at the next level. He reminds me of Ryan Nassib and Jimmy Garoppolo in terms of his football IQ and pocket presence, I loved those guys coming out. He also went to high school in Bellaire, so he's got that going for him.

I suppose Justin Coleman is simply a 'sleeper' in this draft. He went to an SEC school, but I don't hear anyone really talking about him. I am confident he could play the Nickle on day-one. That's right, a 7th round pick who can start. When reporters ask WRs who was the toughest CB they went up against, the common theme is "That guy from Tennessee." He didn't blow up with a 4.3 in the 40, but he ran a respectable 4.53. He uses good technique to mirror. He's not Richard Sherman at only 5' 10 5/8" 185lbs, but he is a willing tackler in run support. He's 'twitchy' to stay with slot WRs as his 6.61-Cone Drill and 3.98-Shuttle would attest. He has good hands to make and Interception and excels in Zone where he can read the QB.