2024 NFL Draft Thread

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dbair1967 said:
Beasley was a decent player, probably could have been a bit better had he really dedicated himself. He did have 6 seasons of 50+ receptions, 3 of those were 75+. He had great short area quickness.

McConkey is bigger and faster though (straight out speed) but he has similar short area burst/quickness and is clearly a better overall talent. But most people will peg McConkey to a similar type offensive role, 3rd/slot WR who can help out on PR's as well.

Agree with you that he is unlikely to make it to our pick in round two, but it's possible.
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but what if mcconkey is not just some role player but actually could be a legit WR1 ??

 
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icup said:
but what if mcconkey is not just some role player but actually could be a legit WR1 ??

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I'm as big a homer as there is for UGA players and I do think McConkey is a quality talent.

But I don't think he's a WR1 for most teams. I do think he's going to be good though.
 
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I think without the injury, Brooks would have been the #1 RB by far, and might have even squeezed into the 1st rd.

Supposed to be ready for training camp (which would be pretty amazing if true, he tire the ACL in November I think) but he just received a positive prognosis.

Jane Slater is reporting the Cowboys are VERY interested in Brooks as fyi.

 
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Wont be 21 until later this yr. Played only 10 games before the knee injury, had 6 100+ games incl a season high 218 v Kansas. 6'10, 215lbs...before injury they said his 40 times was expected to be mid 4.4's

Jerry loves him some injured guys in round two.

 
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Bob McGinn's info from scouts on Brooks:

Jonathon Brooks, Texas (6-0, 216): Backed up Bijan Robinson and Roschon Johnson in 2021-’22, carrying just 51 times. Began 2023 behind C.J. Baxter but when the freshman was injured, Brooks made the most of his chance. “He was almost a carbon copy of Bijan Robinson last year,” said one scout. “He not only can run but he’s a big-time receiver. He’s explosive.” Gained 1,139 yards and averaged 6.1 in 11 games before suffering a torn ACL Nov. 11 against TCU. “He’s hurt but he’s good,” a second scout said. “Any other year he’d be a first-round dude. He does everything. He catches, he runs, he’s got vision, he’s smooth. He’s got big-play ability. He’ll pound it in as well. He’s just a really good player with a very versatile skill set … I was never a huge Bijan guy so I don’t think there’s that much of a difference.
 
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