This is my board for #14:
- T. Edmunds, LB/ED, VTU
- S. Barkley, RB, PSU
- Q. Nelson, OG, ND
- B. Chubb, ED, NCSU
- D. James, S, FSU
- M. Fitzpatrick, DB, UA
- D. Ward, CB, OSU
- R. Smith, LB, UGA
- H. Landry, ED, BC
- V. Vea, DL, UW
- L. Vander Esch, LB/ED, BSU
- J. Alexander, CB, LOU
- J. Jackson, CB, IOWA
- M. Davenport, ED, UTSA
When you consider that 3-5 other players are bound to go in the top 13 (3 or QB's; maybe an OT), I think we're definitely looking at having an option out of that top 10. Smith at #8 is the last guy that I consider an elite prospect. From him and up, those guys have the measurables, tape, production, and health that make you feel really good about a pick. The guys beneath them have some question marks. For example, Landry has his poor 2017 tape to contend with. I found out recently that Vea was only playing about 60% of the snaps for UW and still showing some signs of fatigue. A lot of Vander Esch's value for me would come in contributing as a pass rusher, which he didn't do a lot of in college. Alexander was hurt a lot last year. Jackson's long speed could be an issue. Davenport is raw.
So my ideal scenario would be landing any of the players, 1-8.