Here’s my best guess, fwiw.
Well, Snead has already hit a HR with our 1st round pick Ramsey.
Even without any Snead trade downs, which I consider HIGHLY unlikely, I expect solid and quality football players through at least 104 and probably our 4th rounder, too. They may not be ‘blue chippers’, but they will be very solid. In fact, Snead has stated that this might be the year to make ‘safer’ picks.
Remember some of the Snead/McVay 2nd/3rd round picks of the past 3 years? I see no reason not to expect more of the same from this deep draft.
May not get Kupp or JJ lucky, then again they might.
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In 2019
Rapp
Henderson
Long
Evans
Edwards
That’s 5 likely starters in ‘20, 3 started in their rookie years.
In 2018
Noteboom
Kiser
Obo
Joseph-Day
Howard
Lawler
Kiser and Howard likely ‘20 starters, Joseph-Day started his rookie year, and there are high hopes for Boom and Obo for near term possible starting status.
In 2017
Everett
Kupp
Johnson
Reynolds
Ebukam
What can I say? A classic Exhibit A for quality football players in rounds 2-5, huh?
So, to extrapolate? I expect another 4-5 solid football players will be added, one or two more if Snead can trade down, as expected.
Look for the following as soon as the end of Day 2:
A WR that will seriously challenge Reynolds for ‘20 snaps and likely become our 3rd WR by ‘21.
A RB that will seriously challenge Hendo for starter status in’20 and a significant contributor at the very least.
A C that will seriously challenge Blythe for starter status in ‘20 and will become starter in ‘21.
An Edge player to seriously compete for snaps if not starter status in ‘20. Will be a possible starter in ‘21.
An ILB that will seriously compete for starter status in ‘20 with Young and Howard. Might take over there by midseason and beyond.
Other developmental players at FS and CB will likely be added on Day 3. Should be ST contributors this year and might be ready, if needed, to fill in in ‘21.
Wish I knew the exact names of all these kids, but that’s unknowable. I do, however, feel reasonably certain that Snead/McVay will accomplish most of those Day 2 goals, especially if Snead gets his trade down(s).
Kudos to Snead for extending Blythe and signing those 2 PK’s, removing the necessity of reaching in this draft at either position.
I love it when a plan comes together.
