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2nd Round – 59th Overall Pick


Gabe Jackson – Offensive Guard – Mississippi State


Jackson is one of the best available players at the 59th spot and the Colts still have a need for interior lineman. Jackson has the potential to start immediately, and if not, can provide outstanding depth and could eventually start in this system. He is a very athletic and very talented guard, but is a bit inconsistent. If given proper coaching, he could be a star. 


 


3rd Round – 90th Overall Pick


Ed Reynolds – Free Safety – Stanford


As of March 20th, the Colts have not made any moves towards getting a safety. They may pick one up in free agency, but if they don’t, they’ll HAVE TO look towards the draft for that answer. Reynolds reminds me of Ryan Clark. He’s not the most athletically gifted player, but he is very smart and instinctive and reads quarterbacks well. Oh, and he played for Stanford, so he has a great familiarity with many of the players and some of the coaches. 


 


5th Round Pick


Cameron Fleming – Offensive Tackle – Stanford


Fleming is a good right tackle to have. He knows the system very well and fits in perfectly. He’s a good run blocker, and the Colts intend to have a power rushing offense. He won’t start over Gosder Cherilus, but he’s very good to have as a backup. He needs to improve his footwork and his athleticism, but he fits well and he has potential, making him a good mid round flyer pick.  


 


6th Round Pick 


Avery Williamson – Inside Linebacker – Kentucky


Williamson is an underrated linebacker with good instincts and good reading skills. When it comes to these late round picks, I like to look at the school just as much as the player. Kentucky has a few good linebackers in the NFL (Trevathan being the biggest of the bunch), and it’s known to be a good school for linebackers. The Colts lost Kavell Conner in free agency, and Kelvin Sheppard’s future is uncertain beyond next year, meaning the Colts could use some depth. Williamson could be a starter a few years down the line. 


 


7th Round Pick (From Baltimore Ravens)


Andre Hal – Cornerback – Vanderbilt


Again, I like looking at the schools in these late round picks, and Vanderbilt has made some great cornerbacks in this league (Casey Hayward being the best of the bunch). Hal is an instinctive cornerback who is technically sound (quick feet, good burst, good backpedal) and is a strong guy. He needs to work on his hip fluidity and is a bit raw in some areas, but Pagano is a guru with these things and this guy could see some time as a #3 in the next couple of years. 

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haven't looked at Avery Williamson yet but as late round ILB prospects, I do like Preston Brown and Max Bullough.  What were your thoughts on those 2?

 

I'm more familiar with Bullough. He's a talented player, but just is not a smart guy and has some off the field issues. He supposdly "got torn up" in interviews. I question his mental toughness. He was the guy I also considered with Williamson. 

 

Preston Brown I don't know too well. I've only seen one tape of him, but it seems like he's a bit slow in reacting to things on the field, and doesn't have great hip fluidity. Brown should be a mid round pick too. 

 

Those 3 guys should be picked at around the same time in the draft. 

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I'm more familiar with Bullough. He's a talented player, but just is not a smart guy and has some off the field issues. He supposdly "got torn up" in interviews. I question his mental toughness. He was the guy I also considered with Williamson.

Preston Brown I don't know too well. I've only seen one tape of him, but it seems like he's a bit slow in reacting to things on the field, and doesn't have great hip fluidity. Brown should be a mid round pick too.

Those 3 guys should be picked at around the same time in the draft.

If you would like to watch more on Preston Brown, look up Marcus Smith on draftbreakdown. Brown is number 2 in the videos and you'll still get to see a lot of him, even though the film is for Smith.

Brown had impressed me from what I've seen, especially for a later round prospect.

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Gabe Jackson-Like him, Not elite by any means, Not a Chance Warmack, David Decastro or Jonathan Cooper type talent but is solid, I think there will be better players available

 

Ed Reynolds-Better in a cover 2 system, Lacks speed to catch up when beat, Inconsistent open field tackler, Has trouble shedding blocks and takes incorrect angles to the ball at times, Bailey and Ladler have a much higher upside if available

 

Cameron Fleming-I dont really get this pick at all to be honest, He lacks athleticism, Lacks aggression and power, Better players will be available

 

Avery Williamson-I really like this kid, Has experience playing ILB and both OLB spots, quick first step, shoots gaps well, Gets great depth in coverage when asked, Strong, I wish his arms were a little bit longer, It would help him take on blocks a bit better, He has the strength for it but gets sucked in at times because lack of long arms but I think that can be planned around. Guesses on on holes at times instead of reading and reacting

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Gabe Jackson-Like him, Not elite by any means, Not a Chance Warmack, David Decastro or Jonathan Cooper type talent but is solid, I think there will be better players available

 

Ed Reynolds-Better in a cover 2 system, Lacks speed to catch up when beat, Inconsistent open field tackler, Has trouble shedding blocks and takes incorrect angles to the ball at times, Bailey and Ladler have a much higher upside if available

 

Cameron Fleming-I dont really get this pick at all to be honest, He lacks athleticism, Lacks aggression and power, Better players will be available

 

Avery Williamson-I really like this kid, Has experience playing ILB and both OLB spots, quick first step, shoots gaps well, Gets great depth in coverage when asked, Strong, I wish his arms were a little bit longer, It would help him take on blocks a bit better, He has the strength for it but gets sucked in at times because lack of long arms but I think that can be planned around. Guesses on on holes at times instead of reading and reacting

I do not understand.  You would take Williams because he can play both OLB/ILB, but do not want to take Jordan Zumwalt from UCLA who can do the same.  Please explain to me.

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I do not understand.  You would take Williams because he can play both OLB/ILB, but do not want to take Jordan Zumwalt from UCLA who can do the same.  Please explain to me.

Williams is a bit stronger, Longer arms, sheds blocks a bit better, Has a quick first step (Zumwalt does to), I liek Zumwalt but I like Williams better

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Why dont you think he can play OLB?

Had some trouble in space in coverage.  Played more Zone coverage than Man.  I do like him at ILB.  Quick movement laterally.  Good reads.  Takes good angles.  Would like to get as back-up for ILBs.

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2nd Round – 59th Overall Pick

Gabe Jackson – Offensive Guard – Mississippi State

Jackson is one of the best available players at the 59th spot and the Colts still have a need for interior lineman. Jackson has the potential to start immediately, and if not, can provide outstanding depth and could eventually start in this system. He is a very athletic and very talented guard, but is a bit inconsistent. If given proper coaching, he could be a star. 

 

3rd Round – 90th Overall Pick

Ed Reynolds – Free Safety – Stanford

As of March 20th, the Colts have not made any moves towards getting a safety. They may pick one up in free agency, but if they don’t, they’ll HAVE TO look towards the draft for that answer. Reynolds reminds me of Ryan Clark. He’s not the most athletically gifted player, but he is very smart and instinctive and reads quarterbacks well. Oh, and he played for Stanford, so he has a great familiarity with many of the players and some of the coaches. 

 

5th Round Pick

Cameron Fleming – Offensive Tackle – Stanford

Fleming is a good right tackle to have. He knows the system very well and fits in perfectly. He’s a good run blocker, and the Colts intend to have a power rushing offense. He won’t start over Gosder Cherilus, but he’s very good to have as a backup. He needs to improve his footwork and his athleticism, but he fits well and he has potential, making him a good mid round flyer pick.  

 

6th Round Pick 

Avery Williamson – Inside Linebacker – Kentucky

Williamson is an underrated linebacker with good instincts and good reading skills. When it comes to these late round picks, I like to look at the school just as much as the player. Kentucky has a few good linebackers in the NFL (Trevathan being the biggest of the bunch), and it’s known to be a good school for linebackers. The Colts lost Kavell Conner in free agency, and Kelvin Sheppard’s future is uncertain beyond next year, meaning the Colts could use some depth. Williamson could be a starter a few years down the line. 

 

7th Round Pick (From Baltimore Ravens)

Andre Hal – Cornerback – Vanderbilt

Again, I like looking at the schools in these late round picks, and Vanderbilt has made some great cornerbacks in this league (Casey Hayward being the best of the bunch). Hal is an instinctive cornerback who is technically sound (quick feet, good burst, good backpedal) and is a strong guy. He needs to work on his hip fluidity and is a bit raw in some areas, but Pagano is a guru with these things and this guy could see some time as a #3 in the next couple of years. 

 

 

Andy.....

 

You took the time to write a very detailed and thoughtful post, and after thinking about it a few days I view my initial response to you as a bit.....  snarky.    That wasn't my intent, but I'd like to take a moment and explain why I have some issues with each of your first three picks.   Feels only fair to you to explain myself which I didn't do the first time.

 

Jackson....  even as a Stanford fan, I like Jackson and Sua-Filo more than I like Yankey and I really, really like Yankey!   So, that tells you how much I like Jackson.   That said, if we take him with our firs pick and 59th overall, we are, IMO, announcing that Thornton is a failure, or at least, a huge disappointment.   Unless your view is to eventually pair Jackson with Thornton next year -- 2015, and then cut Thomas after two years??    I'm asking.....

 

Reynolds....   after his 2012 season where he had 5 or 6 int's and returned 3 for TD's...  I actually saw some websites who forecasted him as a possible first rounder.    Still, most had him in the 2nd round.   But, after his 2013 season, where he looked... well...   disinterested...  (a little Clowney -- meaning he was trying not to hurt his draft status?)   I'm underwhelmed with Reynolds.  Honestly, I worry that he's a little fools gold-ish.    I don't know what we're getting?   ESPN has him with a 6th round grade, I think NFL.com has a 4/5 grade on him...  and I can't recall what CBS Sports had on him?   But I don't see him as a top-100 (meaning in the first two days) pick anymore.   I see him as a 4th or 5th round guy.    If we could get him in the 5th, I'd be happier.   He's not a good tackler. and I heard Mayock (a former DB himself) say a good QB can manipulate Reynolds with his eyes.   Look him one way and then throw back another way.....

 

Fleming....   Honestly, Cam is having a nice post-career workout season.   His combine surprised a lot of people.  He's been viewed as someone with not very good feet, who might be a better NFL guard.   Stanford folks see him as a 6th or 7th round guy and a development guy.     So, you taking him in the 5th feels too high.

 

As a Colts fan, and this being a deep draft, I'm hoping to get at least 3 players (2/3/5) who can play significant snaps.   And with Fleming, I worry all we'd get from him his first year is extra points and field goals.   Maybe some short-yardage/goal-line play, but that's about it.   So, I don't want to spend a 5 on a guy who won't give us more than that his first year.    I'm hoping for more!

 

I hope this explains my views better.....   I hope you give me some credit for being brutally honest about my Stanford guys.  I love the school and the kids who play for them...  but I won't let that influence my views for the Colts.   I want Indy getting the most bang for their draft buck, even if it means overlooking my Stanford guys.    I want our 2/3/5 to pay off big dividends this year.  We really, really need it.    Even if they don't all start,  those picks need to play in sub packages as well as special teams.   They need to have an impact.    I'm not sure we'd get that from your from Reynolds/Fleming and Jackson makes me wonder about your view on Thornton and Thomas....

 

Oh, one last thought....  I appreciate your picks of Williamson and Hal.  Guys who should get better in their first few years in the NFL.   I like that!

 

Sorry this went on so long....  but I thought I owed you a longer more thorough explanation....

 

Thanks for reading this....

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