One man's view of the Colts draft.

[sherck]

By Lance Zierien of NFL.com

Other than Malik Hooker, I didn't think there was a "wow" factor to the Colts' draft. They accomplished what they set out to do -- fortify their roster with future starters. CB Quincy Wilson adds physicality and size on the outside while CB Nate Hairston might have even greater upside. DT Grover Stewart is taking a big step forward in competition, but he has dominant tape. It's entirely believable that the Colts landed eight future starters with their draft.

Hooker and Wilson will be day one starters barring injury.

Basham, Mack and Walker could probably see on fields reps from day one in rotation work.

Banner, Stewart and Hariston are probably not ready for prime time this season but I said that about Haeg last year too. What do I know?

The more that I learn about this kids, the more that I like this draft class.

Cheers,

[Racehorse]

Originally Posted by sherck

By Lance Zierien of NFL.com



Hooker and Wilson will be day one starters barring injury.

Basham, Mack and Walker could probably see on fields reps from day one in rotation work.

Banner, Stewart and Hariston are probably not ready for prime time this season but I said that about Haeg last year too. What do I know?

The more that I learn about this kids, the more that I like this draft class.

Cheers,

Landing 8 starters would be a WOW factor in my world.

[sherck]

Originally Posted by Racehorse

Landing 8 starters would be a WOW factor in my world.

Granted, that is also an indication of how talent poor the Colts roster was going into the 2017 season. #ThanksGrigson

Cheers,

[VeveJones007]

Matt Miller graded it as an A+. He said that if they have another offseason or two like this one, then the Colts will be elite very soon.

[Wyatt]

Originally Posted by VeveJones007

Matt Miller graded it as an A+. He said that if they have another offseason or two like this one, then the Colts will be elite very soon.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2...2017-nfl-draft

[sherck]

From Peter King's MMQB article talking about being in the 49ers war room on Day Two:

Friday. Rounds two and three. Niners with the 66th and 67th overall picks, both early in the third round. Shanahan liked a bunch of players, including corner Ahkello Witherspoon from Colorado and Ohio defensive end Tarell Basham. But there was no second-round pick, and lots of action on the two third-round picks. The Saints badly wanted Tennessee running back Alvin Kamara, and Lynch wondered if the Saints would part with next year’s second-round pick and a low pick this year for number 67. Lynch called the Saints, got a six this year and two next year, and in his chair, Shanahan wasn’t pleased about missing out on a good player this year. But he understood. “We’re not one or two players away,” Shanahan said. “This is about building a program.” They chose Witherspoon, a versatile but not particularly physical corner whose best asset might be his height: 6'2¾". Three picks, three defensive players.

We got Basham at #80 overall. Looks like some other teams were interested in him early in the 3rd round.

Cheers,

[GoBigBlue88]

I trust Lance Z a lot (even if he is buddies w/ Ballard and probably a little biased). Also interesting that's really the first I've heard anyone talk about Hairston. Feels like I've heard opinions on everyone in this class but Hairston.

[indycolts2]

Originally Posted by sherck

By Lance Zierien of NFL.com



Hooker and Wilson will be day one starters barring injury.

Basham, Mack and Walker could probably see on fields reps from day one in rotation work.

Banner, Stewart and Hariston are probably not ready for prime time this season but I said that about Haeg last year too. What do I know?

The more that I learn about this kids, the more that I like this draft class.

Cheers,

Not only Haeg but what did everyone think of Le'raven Clark as well.

[sherck]

Originally Posted by indycolts2

Not only Haeg but what did everyone think of Le'raven Clark as well.

I honestly thought that he would be a beast that needed a year or two of seasoning in a "traditional" NFL offense before he shined.

Philbin apparently got him ready a bit earlier than I anticipated.

His measurables were in line with those OTs taken in the 1st round last year. His biggest hit was the style of offense he came from (Texas Tech).

I was not expecting starter quality work out of Haeg as a rookie. I sort of was by the end of the year from Clark.

I think I got both.

Cheers,

[Racehorse]

Originally Posted by sherck

I honestly thought that he would be a beast that needed a year or two of seasoning in a "traditional" NFL offense before he shined.

Philbin apparently got him ready a bit earlier than I anticipated.

His measurables were in line with those OTs taken in the 1st round last year. His biggest hit was the style of offense he came from (Texas Tech).

I was not expecting starter quality work out of Haeg as a rookie. I sort of was by the end of the year from Clark.

I think I got both.

Cheers,

Thanks, Grigson