OldTimer1960

After doing more investigation, I am warming up to the pick. Clearly, extremely fast. I now understand that he might have some more to learn/grow than most prospects since he missed most of Spring practices with Texas while running track. At worst, he can get a few touches a game and be a very speedy decoy on lots of plays to open up the field. Just the threat of him running an end around with Spiller going the other way will have to worry defenses. It would be great if he can develop as a WR and be a good #3 option with great speed. Hopefully, he can help on kick returns, but his small size won't let him run through many tackles on returns.

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Some videos of him at bleacherreport

Agreed, if he wins the kicking job he will likely have more impact than anybody else they could have picked in round 6 (yes, there are some great 6th round picks like Tom Brady, but by and large the odds of finding someone who makes your team for even a few years are pretty long).

K Dustin Hopkins - NCAA scoring leader for K. Supposed to have good leg strength and good accuracy. I didn't expect a kicker. I guess they are pretty disenchanted with the "kickoff specialist" that they had brought in last year.

I am very surprised with them picking 2 safeties. I know that Pettine likes to play extra safeties sometimes, but I thought with Byrd, Searcy and Williams at Safety, they might be OK with just one additional pick there. I am thinking that they aren't very high one at least one of Searcy or Williams if they are adding two safeties in the draft - neither of whom were particularly highly regarded by "the experts". But, 5th round on is where you get a number of these off-the-radar guys. Teams are looking for guys who might be able to contribute in some way, particularly on special teams. All of these guys are more suspect than prospect, but have one or more redeeming qualities (at least in the eyes of the team that drafts them).

Thanks. Found that also. Sounds very strong at 23 reps. Likely special teams possibility. If he can't cover, he probably can't play in the NFL. I am very surprised with them picking 2 safeties. I know that Pettine likes to play extra safeties sometimes, but I thought with Byrd, Searcy and Williams at Safety, they might be OK with just one additional pick there. I am thinking that they aren't very high one at least one of Searcy or Williams if they are adding two safeties in the draft - neither of whom were particularly highly regarded by "the experts". But, 5th round on is where you get a number of these off-the-radar guys. Teams are looking for guys who might be able to contribute in some way, particularly on special teams. All of these guys are more suspect than prospect, but have one or more redeeming qualities (at least in the eyes of the team that drafts them).

He was a pre-draft visitor of the Bills. Big and strong (23 reps at 225), 4.55 (est), 33" vert. Apparently pretty smart as he graduated in December, which is saying something when playing major college football. Likely seen as a possible special teams contributor.

Swope would be interesting Boy, he (Jonathan Meeks) is WAY off the radar. Can't find anything on him...

He has been in trouble a ton of times. It isn't just a one-two time thing with Rogers. However, in round 5 he may be worth the gamble...

Certainly those two address needs... (Poyer and Furstenburg).

Interesting players remaining on the board: RB: Stephon Taylor (Stan), Andre Ellington (Clem) - would have loved to nab Marcus Lattimore, but SF just selected him. These two guys could be nice additional RBs. OL: Oday Aboushi, David Quessenberry, Luke Marquardt - interesting guys who might be able to carve a niche as versatile multi-position backups. DL: Jesse Williams (NT Alabama), Brandon Jenkins (DE FSU), "Q" Smith - Surprised the hulking Williams is still available, teams apparently don't like him as much as the analysts did. Brandon Jenkins and "Q" Smith are pass rush specialists. Smith is particularly interesting with high production. CB: Think Jordan Poyer is still available. TE: Matt Furstenburg (Maryland), Chris Gragg (Ark) - both undersized, but fairly fast pass catching TE prospects LB: Michael Mauti (Penn St) - would likely have been selected by now, but has significant injury history. QB: Would they take Tyler Bray or Zac Dysert as possible long-term backups? I don't think they would, but Bray (especially) has great physical talent. Overall: I expect another pick on defense, but not sure who. I think Western Kentucky's Quantarus Smith would be interesting as a pass rush specialist.

I agree on Lattimore, but it depends on whether their doctors think he will every recover fully.

Might be good value to nab another RB prospect with Fred Jackson aging. Some good ones to look for include: Andre Ellington Jonathan Franklin Marcus Lattimore (would be a nice gamble, I think) Stephon Taylor On the OL, my favorites left are: Barrett Jones Brian Schwenke Oday Aboushi David Quessenberry Luke Marquardt CB is still a need: Jordan Poyer BW Webb LBs available include: Khaseem Greene Kevin Reddick Michael Mauti DL: Jesse Williams NT Alabama is available Brandon Jenkins (DE Fla St) - was injured this year and Tank Carradine took his spot Quanteres Smith - good pass rusher I would strongly consider another QB with lots still available Matt Barkley Ryan Nassib Tyler Wilson Tyler Bray Landry Jones I don't think all could be good long-term backups that could become starters. I think they'd take another WR, but Quinton Patton is well regarded (at least according to what I've read) It would be nice to get a TE prospect, but pickings look slim to me. One guy to watch might be Maryland's Matt Furstenburg who is fast, but not very big. My $.02 worth: I'd strongly consider one of the Centers (Jones or Schwenke) or one of the RBs (particularly Franklin or Ellington who is very fast).

I could see them drafting another QB as early the 4th. There are still decent QB prospects there. I wouldn't be upset to see them take any of Tyler Wilson, Matt Barkley, Ryan Nassib, Landry Jones, Tyler Bray or Zac Dysert or Matt Scott soon. They all have a chance to be good backup QBs with a chance to be more, especially Barkley (IMHO).

No, I was HOPING for WR. While Goodwin might be very very fast, he has not produced much at the collegiate level in terms of pass receptions.

I don't disagree that he might be helpful on a few plays a game, particularly on handoffs on the end around. My problem is that he hasn't been productive at WR and didn't even put up particularly good kick return numbers in spite of his obvious speed. I'd have preferred Hugh Thornton (OG) or Quinton Patton (WR) who was productive in college.

I am somewhat disappointed with this pick. He is clearly very very fast, but didn't do much at Texas either as a WR or a kick returner. Not sure I see what good his speed is if he doesn't catch passes or return kicks well....

Damn, wanted Keenan Allen and Chargers just took him.

Not much left at TE other than Mark Furstenburg, but might be too high for him. Maybe Chris Gragg from Arkansas. Wouldn't mind another WR here. Keenan Allen must not be fully healthy to still be available, but if it is just a matter of waiting for him to recover, I think he could be a great pick. Quinton Patton is also interesting here as is Terrance Williams. OL prospects include - oops Brian WInters just went. Hugh Thornton (OG), Terron Armstead is a true ATHLETE and could eventually play OT. David Bakhtiari, David Quessenberry (OG) LB: Quanterus Smith Could really want a CB, but I don't see much left Safety has been really picked over

I think I'd have preferred TE Gavin Escobar who went with the next pick, but this guy is supposed to be a very good athlete with the ability to cover TEs down the field. With his off-field problems, I am sure they did their homework. He is supposed to have a big passion for the game....

I am very happy with this pick! Woods is smooooooth and started as a Freshman at USC.

Bummer, I was hoping to nab him. Still Gavin Escobar and a couple of good WRs available.... Hopefully, they make it to our pick

I'd be pretty psyched with 2 of the following: WR: Keenan Allen, Robert Woods, Justin Hunter, Quinton Patton TE: Gain Escobar, Zach Ertz, Vance McDonald (better in round 3) OL: Terron Armstead (OT), Larry Warford (OG), Manelik Watson (OT) DE: Tank Carradine, Margus Hunt LB: Manti Te'o, Kevin Minter, Arthur Brown, Corey Lemonier DB: Jamar Taylor, Jonathan Banks (CB)

While I would like to help the defense, I think the play is to take the best WR and best TE they think is available in round two. Their pick of: WR: Keenan Allen, Quinton Patton, Robert Woods, Aaron Dobson, Justin Hunter TE: Gavin Escobar, Zach Ertz, Vance McDonald Based on what my favorite sources say about these guys, I'd love Keenan Allen (if healthy) and Gavin Escobar, but there appear to be several good prospects at those two positions that most analysts think highly of.