Colts select Hassan Ridgeway, DL, Texas

[21isSuperman]

Colts select Ridgeway at 116

 

http://www.nfl.com/draft/2016/profiles/hassan-ridgeway?id=2555514

[jbaron04]

Oh didn't expect that , thought they was gonna go Allen but they say he is talented 

[21isSuperman]

 Sources Tell Us: "He's more talented than Malcolm Brown was coming out but his conditioning and injuries worry you. With time and money will his weight balloon? Will he be motivated to work in the offseason? He would have benefited by going back to school." -- NFL general manager

NFL Comparison: Kawaan Short

Bottom Line: Ridgeway didn't put together as productive and flashy a junior campaign as he did a sophomore season, but that was due partially to nagging injuries. You can watch snap after snap and clear losses to the blocker are hard to find. Ridgeway has a rare combination of power and athleticism that give him the potential to impact the game on all three downs. His talent could make him the most impactful defensive tackle to come out of this draft, but his floor is lower than some due to concerns over health and conditioning.

 

From the above NFL.com link

[Surge89]

I * love this pick 

 

He's going to be immediately an impact player and a ton of room to grow. This draft is starting to really come together!

[CR91]

Weight and durability issues, but he's disruptive. First round talent

[21isSuperman]

Mayock said something about money and family issues?  Anyone know what he's talking about?

[oldunclemark]

  Good Lord..it says his NFL comparison is Kawaan Short.

....I think they must mean that, in the best case scenario, if all his injuries and other issues clear up..

that he could be CLOSE to Kawaan Short

 

I like the help....in the D-line though  sounds like and 1st and 2nd down player

 

[Superman]

Classic two gapper. Just not a lot of penetration.

 

Edit: Based on the highlights ESPN just ran, he gets more penetration than I thought.

[oldunclemark]

Just now, CR91 said:

Weight and durability issues, but he's disruptive. First round talent

Sounds like: Needs to be coached up and coached hard. Needs to be pushed

[Surge89]

This guy has first round talent.  If everyone was all hyped over Malcolm Brown a year ago you'll be excited to hear he's better than Brown.

[21isSuperman]

https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2016/04/01/draft-pff-scouting-report-hassan-ridgeway-dt-texas/

 

"There aren’t many flaws in Ridgeway’s game, but at the same time, he doesn’t have the top-end athletic traits that get teams excited. "

[Moncrief]

More talented than Brown and compared to Short. Yes please. Nice pick Grigson

[jbaron04]

He was a round 2 talent , so I'm not upset if we can get him in shape our dl rotation could be nasty , can't never complain when your team draft for the trenches 

[Surge89]

3 minutes ago, oldunclemark said:

  Good Lord..it says his NFL comparison is Kawaan Short.

....I think they must mean that, in the best case scenario, if all his injuries and other issues clear up..

that he could be CLOSE to Kawaan Short

 

I like the help....in the D-line though  sounds like and 1st and 2nd down player

 

 

No his ceiling is higher.  And he's most definitely a 3 down guy when/if he reaches his potential.

[Clem-Dog]

Projected 2nd rounder.  I wanted Billings here but Ridgeway will do.  Good value.

[Bleedin Blue]

Around here they usually they get drafted healthy and go to IR in the first couple of months.  Maybe we'll get lucky this time and it will be the other way around.  

[Indyfan4life]

ESPN seems to love this pick for us and did nothing but talk him up right there. 

[BlueCollarColts]

Building the trenches on each side of the ball, I like it. Add an OLB and lets pick up a RB in the 5th and I will like this draft. 

[tweezy32]

They talked really highly of him only bad thing was injuries

[21isSuperman]

It seems as though his major flaws are conditioning/health.

[oldunclemark]

2 minutes ago, Surge89 said:

 

No his ceiling is higher.  And he's most definitely a 3 down guy when/if he reaches his potential.

Wow... Kawaan Short is a pro Bowl guy.

 just watched his highlight reel and it is extremely impressive.

 

I hope he wants to play for us. REALLY wants to play

[oldunclemark]

 To all..If you can dial up a reel of his highlights, check 'em out..

...when he;s motivated...he's scary

[oldunclemark]

6 minutes ago, jbaron04 said:

He was a round 2 talent , so I'm not upset if we can get him in shape our dl rotation could be nasty , can't never complain when your team draft for the trenches 

2nd round ability in the 4th round....

I agree....cant argue with this pick

[csmopar]

Nice pick. ..big question what is wrong with billings? !

[ColtsFanMikeC]

Just now, 21isSuperman said:

It seems as though his major flaws are conditioning/health.

 

That is the biggest concern of our DL as a whole right now.  We saw what Anderson could do before he got hurt -- and I don't think we'll see him at full strength by week 1.  Art Jones (IMO, our most talented DL) makes significant contributions to our DL (I think we give up a roughly a yard less per carry when he is on the field), but has struggled with injuries.  Kerr has been pretty solid for us, but a major knock on him has been conditioning.  I don't know if Parry was getting gassed towards the end of the season, or if his play declined a little  (IMO, anyway) due to not having Anderson there alongside him. 

 

Let's hope our new strength & conditioning coach is all he is cracked up to be and that we can keep our players healthy.  If we can do that, we should have a very capable DL.

[BlueCollarColts]

1 minute ago, csmopar said:

Nice pick. ..big question what is wrong with billings? !

He isn't as good as everyone hyped him up to be. 

[NorthernBlue]

Just now, csmopar said:

Nice pick. ..big question what is wrong with billings? !

teams don't want him cause he got no pass rush ability 

[NorthernBlue]

Our d line is has youth, talent and depth

[Colts_Fan12]

So is he a NT? 

[21isSuperman]

1 minute ago, csmopar said:

Nice pick. ..big question what is wrong with billings? !

Some were saying knee issues, but new reports are saying those are incorrect.  Now some are saying it's because he's one-dimensional and doesn't do much in the passing game

[dw49]

9 minutes ago, 21isSuperman said:

It seems as though his major flaws are conditioning/health.

 

 

If he didn't have some flaws , he wouldn't be there in the middle of round 4. Not trying to be smart * but it's really the case.

[IndyD4U]

The D-line is the strongest it's been since the Booger McFarland days

[Freeupfreeney]

He looks good, I like this pick. Back Problems? Nothing some planks and upper back development cant help. And corticosteroid shots.

[ColtsFanMikeC]

12 minutes ago, Superman said:

Classic two gapper. Just not a lot of penetration.

 

Edit: Based on the highlights ESPN just ran, he gets more penetration than I thought.

 

I just saw your edit --

 -- was going to say -- 'You need to watch the tape -- dude can penetrate'

[oldunclemark]

1 minute ago, Colts_Fan12 said:

So is he a NT? 

On tape, he is.....

[Black0ut117]

Now we just need some LBs to fill out this upgraded defense! OLB/ILB I dont care anymore as long as we get some LBs.

[21isSuperman]

1 minute ago, Colts_Fan12 said:

So is he a NT? 

I believe he played DE when Texas went to a 3-4

[corgi]

Just now, Freeupfreeney said:

He looks good, I like this pick. Back Problems? Nothing some planks and upper back development cant help. And corticosteroid shots.

DDP Yoga.

[CR91]

Billings is a bengal

[Superman]

Just now, 21isSuperman said:

I believe he played DE when Texas went to a 3-4

 

He played everywhere in every front.