7th Annual Hammonds MY GUYS List!

[John Hammonds]

For the 7th year in a row, here is the list of MY GUYS -- I sure hope the Colts draft a couple of these.

Players are in DraftTek ranking, as of March 23.

2 (Round 1) - Marvin Harrison Jr, WR, Ohio St. - Bigger than his father, but possesses the same precise route running, hands, and overall speed.  Gold plated WR1.

3 (Round 1) - Joe Alt, OT, Notre Dame - 3 time starter, 2 time all-American.  With the bloodlines (father = John Alt) to back it up.

4 (Round 1) - Brock Bowers, TE, Georgia - Prodigy receiving TE, along the lines of Dalton Kincaid, Kyle Ptts, Travis Kelce, etc.  Doesn't have the size to be an in-line blocker.  But why would you want to?

7 (Round 1) - Malik Nabors, WR, LSU - School all-time leader in receptions and yards... and that's saying something.  Electric in both downfield and short-running game.

8 (Round 1) - Rome Odunze, WR, Washington - Physical freak.  Leaves sparkles across the field wherever he goes.  Could still use work on his route tree.  But what to work with!

14 (Round 1) - Quinyon Mitchell, CB, Toledo - Speedy and sticky.  Prime coverage skills with range.  Still needs to be tested at the highest level, but ready for it.

15 (Round 1) - Terrion Arnold, CB, Alabama - Highly productive in both breakups and interceptions.  Converted from safety.  Issue with penalties.

18 (Round 1) - Laiatu Latu, DE, UCLA - Un-retired after injury.  Older and wiser, has a complete package of pass rush moves to humiliate OT's.  Health and run defense are concerns.

19 (Round 1) - Nate Wiggins, CB, Clemson - Elite size and speed.  Top flight cover corner.  Willing to mix it up, but play strength doesn't lend to run support.

21 (Round 1) - Cooper DeJean, S, Iowa - Played corner at Iowa but projects to Free Safety in the NFL.  Can do it all, with the ability to play corner, both safeties, and nickel.

24 (Round 1) - Troy Fautanu, OG, Washington - Built like guard but with abnormally long arms.  2 year starter at OT; can play both positions.

30 (Round 1) - Brian Thomas, WR, LSU - Elite route running for a guy with a 6-4 frame.  Great quickness, and huge catch radius.  Benefited from gifted supporting cast.

31 (Round 1) - Troy Franklin, WR, Oregon - Explosive straight line speed and acceleration.  A bit of a long-ball specialist without the shorter game nuance.

34 (Round 2) - Adonai Mitchell, WR, Texas - Lightning quick, with all world physical traits.  Flashes special abilities, but also has a tendency to coast when he's not the primary target.

35 (Round 2) - Xavier Worthy, WR, Texas - Pencil thin with ungodly speed.  Not one dimensional.  Has issues with drops, and is worthless in the run game.

36 (Round 2) - T'Vondre Sweat, DT, Texas - Massive man with unmeasured strength.  A 3-day ride just to get around him.  No help in the pass rush, but a monster in the box.

37 (Round 2) - Tyler Nubin, S, Minnesota - Brainy center fielder with long range and high production.  Always in the right place.  Not due to speed, through.

39 (Round 2) - Braden Fiske, DT, Florida State - Energetic with a motor that will not stop.  Not the greatest physical specimen, but impressed at the combine.

47 (Round 2) - Graham Barton, OL, Duke - True flexible player with the ability to play all 5 OL spots.  Short arms dictate he ought to play inside.

49 (Round 2) - Roman Wilson, WR, Michigan - Not physically flashy, but competently productive.  Shades of Terry McLaurin in his game.

64 (Round 2) - Marshawn Kneeland, DE, Western Michigan - Violent and angry pass rusher.  Twitchy.  Not the most physically impressive, and can play reckless.

69 (Round 3) - Jeremiah Trotter Jr, LB, Clemson - Instinctive read-and-react player with bloodlines.  A bit small for the position with shorter arms and limited range.

78 (Round 3) - Cole Bishop, S, Utah - Large and competent, but not physically overwhelming.  Knows what he's doing.  Short arms create secure tackling issues.

125 (Round 4) - Cam Hart, CB, Notre Dame - Fifth year senior.  Physical freak with huge size, an insane wingspan, and good speed.  Still needs work taking the proper angles.

169 (Round 5) - Malik Mustapha, S, Wake Forest - Bonkers range, with ability to reach top speed instantly.  Undersized with poor tackling technique.

171 (Round 6) - Julian Pearl, OT, Illinois - Large and long with great physical traits to play swing tackle.  Nimble, with good foot speed.  Needs work on technique.

197 (Round 7) - JD Bertrand, LB, Notre Dame - 2 time team captain; 3 year starter; 3 year team leader in tackles.  Relies on athleticism, needs a lot of work on technique.

204 (Round 7) - Dylan Laube, RB, New Hampshire - All purpose offensive weapon in both running and receiving out of the backfield.  Lacks long speed, but creates matchup issues.

227 (Free Agent) - Jaylon Carlies, S, Missouri - BIG safety best projects to linebacker.  Well tuned to modern game for linebackers with safety range.  Instant special teams asset.

[IndyColtsFan411]

Appreciate your effort as always. 

[Indeee]

4 hours ago, John Hammonds said:

For the 7th year in a row, here is the list of MY GUYS -- I sure hope the Colts draft a couple of these.

Players are in DraftTek ranking, as of March 23.

2 (Round 1) - Marvin Harrison Jr, WR, Ohio St. - Bigger than his father, but possesses the same precise route running, hands, and overall speed.  Gold plated WR1.

3 (Round 1) - Joe Alt, OT, Notre Dame - 3 time starter, 2 time all-American.  With the bloodlines (father = John Alt) to back it up.

4 (Round 1) - Brock Bowers, TE, Georgia - Prodigy receiving TE, along the lines of Dalton Kincaid, Kyle Ptts, Travis Kelce, etc.  Doesn't have the size to be an in-line blocker.  But why would you want to?

7 (Round 1) - Malik Nabors, WR, LSU - School all-time leader in receptions and yards... and that's saying something.  Electric in both downfield and short-running game.

8 (Round 1) - Rome Odunze, WR, Washington - Physical freak.  Leaves sparkles across the field wherever he goes.  Could still use work on his route tree.  But what to work with!

14 (Round 1) - Quinyon Mitchell, CB, Toledo - Speedy and sticky.  Prime coverage skills with range.  Still needs to be tested at the highest level, but ready for it.

15 (Round 1) - Terrion Arnold, CB, Alabama - Highly productive in both breakups and interceptions.  Converted from safety.  Issue with penalties.

18 (Round 1) - Laiatu Latu, DE, UCLA - Un-retired after injury.  Older and wiser, has a complete package of pass rush moves to humiliate OT's.  Health and run defense are concerns.

19 (Round 1) - Nate Wiggins, CB, Clemson - Elite size and speed.  Top flight cover corner.  Willing to mix it up, but play strength doesn't lend to run support.

21 (Round 1) - Cooper DeJean, S, Iowa - Played corner at Iowa but projects to Free Safety in the NFL.  Can do it all, with the ability to play corner, both safeties, and nickel.

24 (Round 1) - Troy Fautanu, OG, Washington - Built like guard but with abnormally long arms.  2 year starter at OT; can play both positions.

30 (Round 1) - Brian Thomas, WR, LSU - Elite route running for a guy with a 6-4 frame.  Great quickness, and huge catch radius.  Benefited from gifted supporting cast.

31 (Round 1) - Troy Franklin, WR, Oregon - Explosive straight line speed and acceleration.  A bit of a long-ball specialist without the shorter game nuance.

34 (Round 2) - Adonai Mitchell, WR, Texas - Lightning quick, with all world physical traits.  Flashes special abilities, but also has a tendency to coast when he's not the primary target.

35 (Round 2) - Xavier Worthy, WR, Texas - Pencil thin with ungodly speed.  Not one dimensional.  Has issues with drops, and is worthless in the run game.

36 (Round 2) - T'Vondre Sweat, DT, Texas - Massive man with unmeasured strength.  A 3-day ride just to get around him.  No help in the pass rush, but a monster in the box.

37 (Round 2) - Tyler Nubin, S, Minnesota - Brainy center fielder with long range and high production.  Always in the right place.  Not due to speed, through.

39 (Round 2) - Braden Fiske, DT, Florida State - Energetic with a motor that will not stop.  Not the greatest physical specimen, but impressed at the combine.

47 (Round 2) - Graham Barton, OL, Duke - True flexible player with the ability to play all 5 OL spots.  Short arms dictate he ought to play inside.

49 (Round 2) - Roman Wilson, WR, Michigan - Not physically flashy, but competently productive.  Shades of Terry McLaurin in his game.

64 (Round 2) - Marshawn Kneeland, DE, Western Michigan - Violent and angry pass rusher.  Twitchy.  Not the most physically impressive, and can play reckless.

69 (Round 3) - Jeremiah Trotter Jr, LB, Clemson - Instinctive read-and-react player with bloodlines.  A bit small for the position with shorter arms and limited range.

78 (Round 3) - Cole Bishop, S, Utah - Large and competent, but not physically overwhelming.  Knows what he's doing.  Short arms create secure tackling issues.

125 (Round 4) - Cam Hart, CB, Notre Dame - Fifth year senior.  Physical freak with huge size, an insane wingspan, and good speed.  Still needs work taking the proper angles.

169 (Round 5) - Malik Mustapha, S, Wake Forest - Bonkers range, with ability to reach top speed instantly.  Undersized with poor tackling technique.

171 (Round 6) - Julian Pearl, OT, Illinois - Large and long with great physical traits to play swing tackle.  Nimble, with good foot speed.  Needs work on technique.

197 (Round 7) - JD Bertrand, LB, Notre Dame - 2 time team captain; 3 year starter; 3 year team leader in tackles.  Relies on athleticism, needs a lot of work on technique.

204 (Round 7) - Dylan Laube, RB, New Hampshire - All purpose offensive weapon in both running and receiving out of the backfield.  Lacks long speed, but creates matchup issues.

227 (Free Agent) - Jaylon Carlies, S, Missouri - BIG safety best projects to linebacker.  Well tuned to modern game for linebackers with safety range.  Instant special teams asset.

I can't believe I just wasted over 3 minutes reading this list only to find out that you never once mentioned me...

 

Now I'm sad. Twice 

[coltsfanej]

Why no Ricky Pearsall?

He has history with AR and maybe one of the sickest catches in history lol

[OhioColt]

On 3/24/2024 at 9:23 PM, coltsfanej said:

Why no Ricky Pearsall?

He has history with AR and maybe one of the sickest catches in history lol

Isn't Pearsall considered a slot wide receiver? 

 

With Josh Downs do really need another high pick used on another slot receiver.

[NewColtsFan]

6 hours ago, OhioColt said:

Isn't Pearsall considered a slot wide receiver? 

 

With Josh Downs do really need another high pick used on another slot receiver.

Aren’t the Colts going to be duplicating a WR no matter which one they take?   
 

Pittman is an X

Pierce is a Z 

Downs is a Slot 

 

I think it’s important to take the WR Steichen and the OC and Reggie Wayne want most.   Hopefully there is consensus.  But if not, Steichen wins all tie breakers.  
 

[wig]

I laugh every time I see DeJean 'projected' as a safety because he's white

 

[RollerColt]

I have a feeling Brian Thomas Jr. is going to be a fantastic addition to whichever team drafts him. The size, the speed, the skill set… 

 

I personally don’t see any other receiving options being available by 15 unless an unprecedented number of QBs get taken before us. 

[coltsfanej]

12 hours ago, OhioColt said:

Isn't Pearsall considered a slot wide receiver? 

 

With Josh Downs do really need another high pick used on another slot receiver.

He’s got the size and speed to play anywhere. 6’1 190lb. 4.4 40

[tweezy32]

On 3/24/2024 at 8:23 PM, coltsfanej said:

Why no Ricky Pearsall?

He has history with AR and maybe one of the sickest catches in history lol

So does Odell and look at him now lol

[throwing BBZ]

7 hours ago, wig said:

I laugh every time I see DeJean 'projected' as a safety because he's white

 

 

 Actually he is fat and slow.

 

 

 

1 hour ago, tweezy32 said:

So does Odell and look at him now lol

 

[OhioColt]

2 hours ago, throwing BBZ said:

 

 Actually he is fat and slow.

Go back and look at the Combine and Pro Day results will see a lot of CBs ran slow 4.5s-forty times.  Really expecting a lot of them to be moved, not just Cooper DeJean, to FS. 

[OhioColt]

13 hours ago, NewColtsFan said:

Aren’t the Colts going to be duplicating a WR no matter which one they take?   
 

Pittman is an X

Pierce is a Z 

Downs is a Slot 

 

I think it’s important to take the WR Steichen and the OC and Reggie Wayne want most.   Hopefully there is consensus.  But if not, Steichen wins all tie breakers.  
 

The Colts are thin at WR.  Outside of the 3 main starters you mentioned plus Dulin we still haven't addressed this same issue in FA.  A possibility we could draft one on Day 1-2 but am leaning towards Rounds 3 and later to add backups.  Pearsall and Washington are two of my top draftable favorites with Flournoy in the mix.  All three would fill the voids/team needs as @coltsfanej pointed out.  Pearsall could be the Z, Washington in the Slot as Downs 2.0, and Flournoy the X-man.  

 

Defense backs should be our primary focus in the draft tbh for immediate team starters. 

[NewColtsFan]

3 hours ago, OhioColt said:

The Colts are thin at WR.  Outside of the 3 main starters you mentioned plus Dulin we still haven't addressed this same issue in FA.  A possibility we could draft one on Day 1-2 but am leaning towards Rounds 3 and later to add backups.  Pearsall and Washington are two of my top draftable favorites with Flournoy in the mix.  All three would fill the voids/team needs as @coltsfanej pointed out.  Pearsall could be the Z, Washington in the Slot as Downs 2.0, and Flournoy the X-man.  

 

Defense backs should be our primary focus in the draft tbh for immediate team starters. 

Im aware how thin the Colts are at WR.  But personally, I want to pick a WR either in the first or second round, with DE being the other pick.   I’d be fine with a CB in R3.  That’s a good round to pick a zone corner.   I don’t want a R3 WR pick.   Don’t want the leftovers of a deep class.   
 

I probably won’t get what I hope for, that was just my wish list.   The way this off-season has unfolded I don’t have a good feel about what Ballard might do.  

[RollerColt]

4 hours ago, NewColtsFan said:

Im aware how thin the Colts are at WR.  But personally, I want to pick a WR either in the first or second round, with DE being the other pick.   I’d be fine with a CB in R3.  That’s a good round to pick a zone corner.   I don’t want a R3 WR pick.   Don’t want the leftovers of a deep class.   
 

I probably won’t get what I hope for, that was just my wish list.   The way this off-season has unfolded I don’t have a good feel about what Ballard might do.  

Most of the analysts believe it’s going to be corner for round 1. 
 

I feel the same way though as you: I’d like WR and DE addressed first. 

[NewColtsFan]

5 hours ago, RollerColt said:

Most of the analysts believe it’s going to be corner for round 1. 
 

I feel the same way though as you: I’d like WR and DE addressed first. 

I know the vast majority of analysts predict corner.   I think Popular Mechanics have mocked the Colts to take a corner!   And the number one name is Mitchell and the second most is Arnold.  
 

Wish I had a better feel for what we will do, but I don’t.   

[RollerColt]

6 minutes ago, NewColtsFan said:

I know the vast majority of analysts predict corner.   I think Popular Mechanics have mocked the Colts to take a corner!   And the number one name is Mitchell and the second most is Arnold.  
 

Wish I had a better feel for what we will do, but I don’t.   

I don’t either. I don’t even think Ballard knows exactly what he’ll do until the first 5-7 picks of the draft are made. Daniel Jeremiah is predicting some pretty wild stuff for night 1.

[John Hammonds]

On 3/24/2024 at 9:23 PM, coltsfanej said:

Why no Ricky Pearsall?

He has history with AR and maybe one of the sickest catches in history lol

Why is Ricky Pearsall not on my list?

Quite frankly, because the Lindy's Draft Guide plopped a great, big "meh" on him.  He may have clocked at 4.4 at the combine, but the Lindy's review says he's not all that sudden in his initial burst, and has problems creating separation.  He's average sized and average talented.  The only thing he really has going for him is that he has previous play time with AR.  Sure, that counts for something.  Griff Whalen had affinity with Luck at Stanford.  And he was able to make a short career of it in the NFL, most of it here in Indy.  But he was never a starter.  Never a difference maker.  And that's why Pearsall isn't on my MY GUYS list.  Sure, I won't mind having him.  But I'm not targeting him.  I want somebody better than him.

[hoosierhawk]

Anyone who is calling DeJean fat and slow has obviously never seen the kid play. Not only is he aa excellent CB but one of the better punt returners in college football the last 2 years.