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RD 3, Pick 96: TE Dawson Knox, Ole Miss


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I love this pick. 

They got 4 players in the top 100

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Love it. Knox is a horse who was only available so late because he's raw and because Metcalf, Brown, and Lodge all took targets away from him.

In two years, he'll be a high quality starter for the Bills.

Great pick.

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Per The Athletic:

 

GRADE: 3rd Round (#85 overall)

 

STRENGTHS: Outstanding athletic ability and moves like a big man in basketball…strong strider down the seam…transitions his weight well, staying collected in his breaks…foot quickness to slip past the jam…catches the ball well in stride to skirt defenders and show off his athleticism…well-built frame and a load to finish as a ball carrier…well-versed on cross formation and motion blocks and comfortable as a lead blocker…play strength to stun defenders on contact…bet on himself as a walk-on at a new position, earning a scholarship (December 2017).

 

WEAKNESSES: Inexperienced pass catcher with below-average production…inconsistent hands and needs to be a better finisher (56 percent catch rate in 2018)…focus fades in contested situations and over the middle…limited route tree…below average in pass protection, struggling to slow down rushers…bad habit of [65] overextending as a run blocker, allowing defenders to toss him…doesn’t have the point-of-attack strength to turn defenders…durability concerns; suffered a stress fracture in his left foot (August 2017), missing two games and requiring off-season surgery (missed 2018 spring practices); also played through a torn meniscus during the 2017 season; missed his senior season in high school with a broken ankle (August 2014), which required surgery.

 

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Ole Miss, Knox emerged as the unlikely replacement for Evan Engram in 2017, lining up primarily in the slot and on the wing. He was used mostly as a cross-formation, lead blocker to spring holes for the running back and his pass-catching opportunities were scarce in a WR-focused offense. Knox received only two red-zone targets in 2018 and last scored a touchdown his junior year in high school as a backup wide receiver. His lack of use as a pass catcher allowed him to hone his blocking skills, although he still needs to clean up his technical flaws. Overall, Knox is a fascinating prospect because his athletic traits and infrequent flashes on tape suggest he has NFL starting upside, projecting best in a zone scheme, but is he a sleeping giant or better athlete than football player? 

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3 minutes ago, Just Joshin' said:

Why, not familiar with him.

 

"Honestly, I thought they could have gotten way more out of him than they did. They've got all those mouths to feed but he should have had more tastes. And I like the effort in the run game. Dog qualities to him." - NFC area scout

 

ran a 4.57 at his pro day. 

 

Seems like Ike a big target for Allen. He’s been compared to Kyle Rudolph 

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Wonder why no Hakeem Butler love ... we must really like the WR room with the FA signings. .. Below production by Butler kind of outshines Knox's stats

 

Year School Conf Class Pos G Rec Yds Avg TD Att Yds Avg TD Plays Yds Avg TD
Career Iowa State         110 2149    19.5 18 0 0   0 110 2149 19.5 18
2015 Iowa State Big 12 FR WR                   0 0   0
2016 Iowa State Big 12 FR WR 8 9 134   14.9       2 0 0   0 9 134 14.9 2
*2017 Iowa State Big 12 SO WR 13 41 697   17.0 7 0 0   0 41 697 17.0 7
*2018 Iowa State Big 12 JR WR 13 60 1318   22.0 9 0 0   0 60 1318 22.0 9
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5 minutes ago, Ed_Formerly_of_Roch said:

So you'd rather have low round picks who based on pure numbers may not even make the team?

 

I'm hoping they take their one remaining fifth and sixth to trade back into the bottom of 4th!

 

I’d be cool if they just offered 5,6,7 to the highest bidder.  

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1 minute ago, MrEpsYtown said:

Hey I know we always give them credit, but do you guys realize we jumped the Patriots? They were 97 and when our pick was submitted they traded out with the Rams. Seems like they would want a guy like Knox. 

 

Probably why they did it. NE has a big need for TE.

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