I actually like Bateman but more in a Gallup kind of way. I don't see the explosiveness in Bateman to really be a legit WR1 against the games best corners especially in press coverage. He could certainly develop as he does a lot pretty good but I see him has a lock 2nd rounder with borderline first round upside to a team that falls in love with him. I could see a team like the Ravens drafting him but think its a slight reach. We all want the Ravens to throw more but in reality they are built to run and the Watkins signing is an indication they may go in another direction in round 1. Lots of good Edge, DB's, and O lineman where they are drafting.mild wrote: ↑Fri Apr 23, 2021 4:26 pmI agree on Terrace Marshall - he was going to be the swing pick for 5th WR taken for me, I saw him as the WR prospect that was rising fastest after his testing/weight came in. Very much a bummer to hear about the medical - but we're also yet to hear anything concrete, so I think it's just as liable to be a smokescreen from a team trying to make him fall as much as an -actual- concern. We shall see!Ice wrote: ↑Fri Apr 23, 2021 3:21 pm You could be right. The Ravens could take WR but they could go defense and OT.
I don’t see a lock pick but have thought for a long time 4 would go for sure.
I see 3 lock first round talents. Had 4 until the recent medical on my 4th lock.
Will be interesting for sure
Rashod Bateman is most definitely a 1st round receiver, don't let his weight/size fool you. Analytically speaking and from the eye test - he's the guy that ticks every box for me, the only other one is Chase. His physicality at the catch point is exactly what the Ravens are looking for, I don't think he'll make it past them if he's there at the end of Round 1.
Elijah Moore and Rondale Moore are both worthy of high picks too imo - but if I was a GM I'd be more comfortable taking them at value in the 2nd than the 1st, it would be reasonable if both dropped due to their more limited ceilings (neither guy is ever going to play X receiver in the NFL)
I am a huge fan of Rondale in today's spread NFL. I do think he is a legit 1st round talent because he also brings ST into play. I could see a team like the Saints snatching him up or even the Pats in round 1. His size could hurt him but in today's game most no longer care about height / weight and his electric speed and quickness will give some GM's visions of T. Hill.
While these guys are good there are also 5-8 other guys that are really close. The drop off at DB, O-Line, and Edge is a bit more significant so I see those types filling up the late first. NFL wise those types have a higher floor this draft.
It will be close no doubt.