Who I want- Brock Bowers TE UGA
Bowers is exactly what Shane wants at the TE position. He’s a mismatch where ever you play him. In line he’ll blow by the LB that’s covering him and in the slot he’ll overpower the DB. He’s a perfect fit in our O and would be a tremendous weapon for AR. Here’s the problem. There is no way he gets out of the top 10. If Bowers is available at Bears #9 pick, Ballard should be on the phone asking what it would take to move up. If it’s a 2nd round pick, so be it. IMO Bowers takes our offense to the next level. Just an unbelievable talent that we could use in various ways.
Who I don’t want to draft- A first round DB
I understand that you got 3 potentially great DB’s that could go in the top 20. I just feel we could address this position later in the draft, while signing a veteran in FA. If we played more man I’d be all in for a lockdown corner but in Bradley’s scheme we need to value other positions more.
Who I expect us to pick-
Brian Thomas Jr WR LSU
If you look at the draft board this year, you’ll see many teams with a need for an outside weapon. Tenn, Chicago, Arizona, New York, and a few more. I just don’t see Harrison, Nabers, Odunze, or Bowers dropping far enough for us. Which would leave us with Thomas Jr. which is the best WR left on the board. This kid is projected in the 20-25 pick range but has top 10 talent. Size,strength, and speed he checks all the boxes. He would be the compliment to Pittman, we’ve been looking for. Ballard has said the need for more explosive plays and this kid can deliver that.