2022 General Prospect Discussion and Watch List

Originally posted by Waterbear:
The three things I want to find out before the draft.

2. Any deep threat WRs that can also return punts and kicks?

not that we will be able to draft him when we have more pressing needs but if he falls to us somewhere late 2nd/3rd, and depending on the haul we get from Jimmy to fill those needs:

https://www.nfldraftbuzz.com/Player/Christian-Watson-WR-NorthDakotaState

Originally posted by NinerBuff:
Draft gurus,

I'm not up to speed on this draft so I have a couple overarching questions:

• The media consensus is this a weak draft for QBs and in general the blue chip talent isn't as strong as other years, true?
• Seems like there are numerous DEs with high grades, any chance one falls in our range (late first early second - Jimmy trade)?
• What are the positions of strength in this draft?

Here's a good article that shows the relative strength of each position with a list of draftable prospects and a letter grade for the group as a whole.

https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/2022-nfl-draft-early-entrants-give-dbs-edge-rushers-big-boost

This should help.

Really like this WR from Utah St. Deven Thompkins, he small as hell though.

Originally posted by m_brockalexander:

Originally posted by NinerBuff:
Draft gurus,

I'm not up to speed on this draft so I have a couple overarching questions:

• The media consensus is this a weak draft for QBs and in general the blue chip talent isn't as strong as other years, true?
• Seems like there are numerous DEs with high grades, any chance one falls in our range (late first early second - Jimmy trade)?
• What are the positions of strength in this draft?

Here's a good article that shows the relative strength of each position with a list of draftable prospects and a letter grade for the group as a whole.

https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/2022-nfl-draft-early-entrants-give-dbs-edge-rushers-big-boost

This should help.

Originally posted by jimrat:
Really like this WR from Utah St. Deven Thompkins, he small as hell though.

Wow. Where is he projected to go? He looks better than some of the WRs I've seen slated to go in rounds 2 and 3.

Too lazy to make a mock thread, so here's some mocks assuming we get a

Early second for Jimmy:
R2: Kyler Gordon, CB
R2: Arnold Ebiketie, ER
R3: Sean Rhyan, OL
R3: Marcus Jones, NCB
R4: Troy Andersen, LB
R5: Danny Gray, WR

A first for Jimmy:
R1: Jermaine Johnson, DE
R2: Mario Goodrich, CB
R3: Marcus Jones, NCB
R4: Lecitus Smith, IOL

Two seconds for Jimmy:
R2: Kyler Gordon, CB
R2: Christian Watson, WR/ST
R2: Arnold Ebiketie, ER (or Drake Jackson/Boye Mafe)
R3: Sean Rhyan, OL
R3: Max Mitchell, OT
R4: Marcus Jones, NCB/ST
R4: Troy Andersen, LB (From MIA for Mike McG)
R5: Dameon Pierce, RB
R6: Derrick Deese Jr, TE
R7: Cam Taylor-Britt, DB
R7: Jermaine Waller, CB
R7: Eric Barriere, QB
UDFA: Noah Johnson, IOL
UDFA: Jean Delance, OL
UDFA: Cade Hall, DL
UDFA: DJ Davidson: IDL
2023 R2: Sedrick Van Pran, C
2023 R3: Devon Achane, RB
2023 R3: Jalen Catalon, S

Originally posted by Overkill:
I'm absolutely fine with spending a 2 to get a legit returner with potential to help elsewhere at this point. We can't keep asking Deebo to do everything.

Agreed. I'd use Deebo as more of a decoy out the backfield to set up some huge YAC plays or deep plays.

Originally posted by irishluder:
I just watched Jones and man is he versatile

Ball skills, speed to cover and also importantly play contain against Russell and murray, not afraid to play the run and punish over the middle, and of course his return abilities.... def worth a 2nd rounder! Fills alot of holes, and can play on offense for some of Kyles creative calls. I think you guys found me one of this seasons draft crushes

I think Kyle said something about not wanting to use a roster spot for a return specialist, so yeah, any guy that can make the team at their position gets high priority. Even better if they are a starter or can be the #3 corner. Works for me as any corner that also is a returner has the opportunity to start, but won't be expected to start barring injury. Mosely and Thomas should be fine as a starters and both should continue to progress. The problem was when either of those guys had to come out there was no one behind them. I'd also like a receiver that can do the same so there is an actual competition for the return job.

Originally posted by tohara3:

Originally posted by ritz126:

Originally posted by irishluder:

Originally posted by 808niner4lyphe:
Velus Jones Jr. (WR)
TENN, 6'0/200
Day 3
- Senior Bowl invitee
- Niners need a return specialist/deep threat.

I could see it!

hes one of the 3 return specialist i really really like

Nice prospect

Looks very nice and the best part, he's a day 3 guy. It's pressure on our day 3 picks- high expectations lol. George Kittle, DJ Jones, Dre Greenlaw, Jauan Jennings, Eli Mitchell and not to mention our UDFAs guys like Kendrick Bourne, Matt Breida, Jeff Wilson, JaMycal Hasty, and Emmanuel Mosely. I hope the tradition continues.

Originally posted by ritz126:
This years EDGE class is loaded. We will find someone good in round 2-4

I hope so. Double down even. And dB back side. At least a good safety product.

Cb. I see us in fa.

I'd love to have another good returner out there and try some kind of misdirection kick return play with Samuel.

Originally posted by OnTheClock:
I'd love to have another good returner out there and try some kind of misdirection kick return play with Samuel.

Jojo is a gold helmet kinda guy

Originally posted by GangstaGangsta:


Jojo is a gold helmet kinda guy

There was a draft simulator I used that listed him as a corner. Isn't he a linebacker?

Originally posted by Waterbear:

Originally posted by GangstaGangsta:


Jojo is a gold helmet kinda guy

There was a draft simulator I used that listed him as a corner. Isn't he a linebacker?

Yes, he's more of a LB/SS hybrid just like Marcel Harris than a CB.

Originally posted by jimrat:
Really like this WR from Utah St. Deven Thompkins, he small as hell though.

Dam that kid has some speed and quickness I like him in the slot would cause havoc

Originally posted by Hardcoreniner559:

Originally posted by jimrat:

Really like this WR from Utah St. Deven Thompkins, he small as hell though.

Dam that kid has some speed and quickness I like him in the slot would cause havoc

Would look really nice in the return game also.