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Brandon Aiyuk's draft stock could be falling in comparison with where most media evaluators have him. One NFL head coach asked me this week if Aiyuk could be had in Round 3. Another lead scout, when asked where they expected Aiyuk to be drafted, also replied with a "late 2, early 3" grade.
Aiyuk currently ranks at No. 40 overall on my board, but he could fall victim to an absence of pro days and private workouts after missing out on the Senior Bowl and then running a 4.50-second 40-yard dash at the NFL Scouting Combine.
Like DJ said in the CP Mock thread, if this guy makes it to 63, I’m sprinting to the podium. [Reply]
Seems like such a wasteful luxury, considering our other needs... but boy howdy my Athlon Sports draft guide couldn’t be more effusive
“Fast, physical and ultra-competitive”
“College footballs best receiver running after the catch”
“Twitched up mover with the ability to string moves together, slipping multiple tackles... has the vision and creativity of a top running back”
“Has the long speed to threaten deep”
“Has the leaping skills and competitive nature to consistently win contested catches”
And that’s only about half of it, good grief
The weak points just talks about him being a somewhat raw route runner juco transfer, and his 6’0 195 size maybe hampering him escaping press coverage against bigger corners
Gotta say I wouldn’t be mad if Burt pulled the trigger here... [Reply]
Can’t see that happening. Kid is just too damn good. I didn’t get to see much of him until lately but wow I’m a fan. I would absolutely take this guy at 32.
Sadly I think he’s going to Green Bay.
Here is every single Brandon Aiyuk touchdown for Arizona State.
Originally Posted by kccrow:
Be very surprised if a top-40 player makes it to 63 but I thought the same about Thornhill so who knows. I'd say, I very much doubt it.
I wouldn't rule it out. Balls deep WR draft and he just had surgery. [Reply]
Originally Posted by BryanBusby:
I wouldn't rule it out. Balls deep WR draft and he just had surgery.
Yeah, I won't either but if I'm placing bets I'd have to say 45 is the lowest I'd wager on. I don't know where every board has him but there's only 5 other WRs I'd consider over him (Lamb, Jeudy, Ruggs, Jefferson, Higgins). No matter the depth of class, he's still better than most. Either way, there's still about 10-12 other receivers I'd be happy with in this draft after those 6. Chiefs couldn't have picked a better year to need to grab one for the future. [Reply]
Medicals are going to be huge this draft. Forwarding reports, x-rays, etc., is one thing, but team medical staffs will be leaned on more than ever as they cannot get any of these prospects in the buildings to conduct their own tests. Some good players may freefall with any uncertainties about their recovery/availability. [Reply]