Very nice 2019 draft player progress report by Merlin...

Here’s Merlin...

As this group continues this early part of camp with lots of good press, figured it'd be nice to take a look overall at what we have so far...

2. S Rapp. Already has a rep as a "flat baller." Showed well in coverage vs the Chargers at game speed, and coverage btw was one of the reasons he was available into round 2 (was in that top SS type category which usually means round 2+ range).
Prognosis: ceiling is a high end all-around safety, floor is a good box safety. Off to great start.

3. RB Henderson. Has flashed the speed and playmaking ability they drafted him for thus far in camp. Has also demonstrated exceptional hands to include over the shoulder catch.
Prognosis: ceiling is high end RB who can flip the field, floor is third down back. Off to a great start.

3. CB Long. In a star-studded secondary he's already fighting for that CB4 role and has been specifically called out by McVay in doing a good job.
Prognosis: ceiling is plus starting CB, floor is slot CB. Off to a good start.

3. OT Evans. Has been doing time of late vs the Chargers as RT2, which is sort of a surprise since of the two OT picks he's the guy with the better feet for the left side. Kromer doesn't seem concerned or anything and slotting as a backup on a championship-level roster is not a bad thing for a rook.
Prognosis: ceiling is LT starter, floor is depth/swing tackle. Off to solid start.

4. NT Gaines. In a battle with our second year NT who has held onto the starting job. Hasn't won that job but the staff seems happy with him and he was mentioned post-Chargers scrimmage for playing well. And overall for a rookie 4th rounder to be in the mix for a starting job or even splitting snaps is a big deal.
Prognosis: ceiling is plus starting NT, floor is depth/rotation run stuffer. Off to a good start.

5. OT Edwards. Just lined up in a scrimmage vs a top defensive roster as LT2 which no matter how you slice it is a big deal. Guy who looks like he was overlooked and that the Rams might have gotten a steal.
Prognosis: ceiling is LT starter or plus OG starter, floor is depth/swing tackle. Off to great start.

7. S Scott. Has been receiving great reviews for what he was drafted for: teams. Seems like Bones' pick is going to be a good one.
Prognosis: ceiling is core special teams stud, floor is special teams.

7. LB Allen. Has been hurt not much to track on the dude as of yet. Still a lot of games ahead for him to make a move, we'll see.
Prognosis: ceiling is core special teams, floor is cut.

So while you guys might not like my prognosis on these players (or might want to quibble with ceilings/floors) this draft haul looks more promising than most. We have the two earliest picks flashing routinely in practice and scrimmage. We have a few others showing early return that insinuates they might be future starting types. Yeah it's too early and this is a crazy thing to look at, but it's fun to see a draft group offer us some impact and some overall starter numbers that would be a very impressive draft class if it continues. Hope it still looks this good after we see a few preseason games because this class is gonna get a lot of looks.