Who were the other combine guys again?
Hard to predict the last two rounds. We could see an OL (or two!) and Smith and Stribling and Thomas.
Or none of them.
I think someone should take a flyer on Stribling. He was really good.
Perhaps also worth a flyer.
Smith, Stribling, Kalis, Braden, Magnuson, Dymonte
But I expect him to be UDFA. If he doesn't get injured, he probably gets drafted.
Edit: Clark was just picked by the Jets in the 6th round! I'm pleasantly surprised and very happy for Clark.
If he recovers from his injury, he will absolutely be a good player in the NFL. I hope the Jets stay patient and truly give Clark a chance to prove himself. He's an excellent fit in the Jets defensive scheme.
But I'm surprised Clark was picked before Channing Stribling.
my gosh how Kalispell has fallen. in HS he was billed as "college ready" and likely future NFL player. it may still happen, but not how I envisioned his career back then.
I predict Ben to tenn because Lewan was amazed at Ben's strength.
Is 11 by Miami... Would be kind of cool to break that.
The record is 14 by Ohio state in 2004.
2nd is Miami with 11 in 2002.
Second is also OSU last year with 12. So it would be a very sweet record to break.
I looked at a site that was not updated and did not account for last year's draft.
Nah, those cheaters from Colombus had 12 last year in the first 4 rounds alone.
Sincerely doubt any of our OL get taken. But I'd bet they all end up in training camps.
Stribling and Mags - definitely. Deveon and Braden probably. Clark, Thomas, Godin, Kenny Allen and Kalis all just might.
With 100ish picks left there's a real chance at 15+.
Clark and Godin definitely not. Highly doubtful on Mags and Kalis. Can Stibling tackle well enough in the NFL? That make hold home back from getting drafted
To be clear I think Clark, Godin and Kalis are unlikely but bet they'll be in camps.
Mags (run blocking) and Strib (tackling) have questions, but all guys in the later rounds do. I'll be surprised if those two don't go.
I stand corrected. I was wrong on Clark. My apologies to him. I hope he kills it The the League
ESPN: Best Players Available
Braden #48
Smith #83
Kalis #124
Stribling #127
Thomas #160
Clark #186
About 100 picks left...
Braden looks to be in a safer zone. Smith, Kalis, Stribling right there on the bubble. Thomas and Clark look like they'll be uFAs.
Don't underestimate the Harbaugh effect. Beyond him vouching for guys, NFL teams know they're getting guys ready for an NFL environment which goes a long way. Particularly when you're splitting hairs on which players to take in the later rounds.
If Clark got his 6th year, he'd easily be a top 100 prospect next season. But the NCAA knows best....
Stribling is being massively underrated as well. 2nd best CB in 2016 in terms of completion percentage against. And with Jordan Lewis on the other side, it's not like he wasn't picked on.
I appreciate Deveon Smiths time at Michigan but I would be pissed if my team drafted him.
More so than anyone else they would draft in the 6th or 7th round? You're not exactly picking from All-Americans at that point. If your team needs depth at the power back position, and you know Smith is tough, coached by an NFL guy, a strong pass blocker...seems like a weird pick to be upset about in the last two rounds. Remember, Tom Brady happened once. Down here you are looking for depth and valuable practice squad guys.
If you figure that 40-something offensive linemen will be taken in the draft, it boggles the mind that anyone from Michigan's crew is even in the conversation.
To put it another way, it's hard for me to believe that there aren't forty O-linemen in the draft better than our best guy (Braden / Magnuson).
The draft threads prove Michigan fans will never miss an opportunity to take shots at OL.
Mags is a good player and Braden/Kalis have the measurables and a lot of starts. Down year for OL talent. Somebody's getting drafted.
I didn't think I was taking a shot, but whatever ...
They're not bad players. Given how things have gone so far for Michigan, I won't be totally surprised if one is drafted. But, nothing about them (Braden's measurables aside) has ever said "NFL" to me. They all have significant weaknesses.
As for it being a "down" year, that might make sense at the top end, but it makes no sense statistically overall (which is what would matter here).
believe it or not, some consider that taking a shot. We had the 2nd best YPC in a P5 conference and a better pass blocking unit than OSU. I wouldn't be surprised to see Mags get drafted.
This year the consensus seems to be there are fewer OL considered to be NFL-ready players at each level of the draft. The NFL has need for a significant influx of OL each year through the draft. Michigan has three OL who might benefit from this and be drafted instead of just camp invites. How does that not make sense statistically?
"Boggles the mind" was what read as a shot to me. Agree they have significant weaknesses but I think we tend to overrate the quality of NFL OL when evaluating college guys; there are a number of depth/project guys in the league and the starters aren't always awesome (just look at Seattle).
Now I just need one of these last 65 picks to make me look good... was feeling more bullish after the takeover of rounds 3 and 4.
Be great to get 13 or 14, but seems a bit of a stretch. I think Smith in Round 6/7 is real value
I hope he gets a chance to play. Needs more time to develop but has all the physical skills needed.
seems like he could be a real sleeper if things click for him. Anyone know what he ran the 40 in at M's pro day? His measurables are elite, iirc.
What ever happened to Dymonte
I gotta believe Wheatley will push for Jacksonville's last pick to be Smith.
And start him over Fournette...
FA if they want to get a look in camp. Not any different unless they strongly feel that someone else will take him after they pick in the seventh. Also can't see J'ville taking a second RB when they already have Ivory and Yeldon on the roster.
Thomas an Clark I think can play in the NFL.
NO ONE is ever successful being drafted in the 6th Round!!
GO BLUE!!
To 14 players picked. If we had 12 at this point I would be optimistic but not likely now. Just my opinion
Not sure how much the best available means..... 6 michigan players in the top 150. With 2 rounds left not bad odds.
Has Stribs been drafted?? If not, he could be the steal of the draft
How is Stribling not a lock? He was lock down at CB last year.
IIRC
Not a great tackler
My guess is DeVeon and Channing. I could also see Magnuson and Braden potentially getting drafted, but I won't be surprised if they don't.
Some team might take a runner on Kenny Allen in the 7th with a compensation pick....
I assume stribling will get picked up
My guess is DeVeon and Channing. Braden and Magnuson may get a sixth or seventh round flyer but I won't be surprised if they don't.
As far as Kalis, Clark, Thomas and Godin, my guess is they will be UDFAs, but I hope they get calls too.
Please have the Denver Broncos use the last pick in the draft (number 253 in roiund seven) to pick a Michigan player. It would make the "Mr. Irrelevant Week" at the beginning of June bigger than the presidential inauguration and all the subsequent worldwide marches. Go Blue!
And with Clark's selection, every one of us who said no way to him getting drafted after that injury shows how much we don't know. Congrats to Jeremy!
As I type this there are 46 more selections to be made (Cardinals are up)
Ben Braden is 25th on Best Player Available, Deveon Smith 54th, Kyle Kalis 87th, Channing Stribling 90th.