With the first pick, I wanted a WR with size, we got Claypool. That makes me happy. The nickname Mapletron is a combination of Megatron and Maple Syrup (a Canadian export). They like everything maple up there. Just put some syrup on those TDs!
Highsmith I was confused as hell. I wanted a OLB, and I'm surprised they picked one so high. Though after seeing his film, I am a bit more excited about the pick and his diverse pass rush moves. Since he ran a 4.4 in college, I think he'll transition well to coverage help when he drops, but I love the fact he's going to kill it on special teams coverage, and so is Mapletron!
I didn't think we needed a RB, and didn't think we'd draft one. I'm happy about securing McFarland though, his speed to wiggle ratio his high. Not as high as his ankle sprain last year, but I also thought changing OCs 'hamstrung' him as well. Hoping they try him at KR, if he does well, Whyte is off of the roster and hopefully placed on the PS.
Wanted a G in the worst way, and we got an All-American who was snubbed at the combine, because the commision can't find Louisiana Lafayette on a map! Dude has it. Looks like a more athletic Foster, and that is saying something.
AB was not a head scratcher for me. I live in Maryland, I went to games. He hits like Clark and makes plays on the ball. He's the $B I was waiting for to help with our ILB/SS/Slot depth. I will also say, if you're not high on him, watch his film. He plays much faster than his 4.6 time. Just watch him click and close on screens from 8-10 yards out.
Carlos Davis is a great guy. I don't really understand where he fits. Steelers needed a nose and drafted another 3 tech. We have a full team of 3-5 techs and the only 0 is Big Dan. We'll see if he tries to play there this year.
Overall, this was a draft for depth. 1 hole was G, the other was NT, but we don't play with a NT anymore. G was filled by Dotson. Everything else was gravy. Our RBs/OLBs/IOLs/WRs were upgraded with position flexibility and depth. All of them play ST, so that is a huge plus since we lost a lot of good ST players (Chick, Nix, BJ). 6th and 7th rounders are the biggest questions, but hopefully they can compete and carve out a role for themselves.
