Smokey
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6 years ago
With a little effort, I've compiled a list of what could be the 2018 NFL Drafts top DE/OLB prospects. I'll supply that list, you can add/subtract, comment, or post your own thoughts on the subject.

[1] Bradley Chubb - DE
N.C.State

[2] Roquan Smith - LB
Georgia

[3] Arden Key - DE
LSU

[4] Vita Vea - DE/NT
Washington

[5] Christian Wilkins - DE/NT
Clemson

[6] Harold Landry - DE/OLB
Boston College

[7] Marcus Davenport - DE
Texas-San Antonio

[8] Tremaine Edmunds - OLB
Va Tech

[9] Sam Hubbard - DE/OLB
Ohio State

[10] Darance Armstrong - DE/OLB
Kansas

Some are predicting that GB's 1st round pick will be Arden Key - DE - LSU. I'd be pleased with that use of GB's 14th overall pick.


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Smokey
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6 years ago
The general opinion is that GB will fill it's greatest need with it's 1st pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. IMO, that need is a grade A pass rusher. If Perry or Matthews get demoted, then so be it.

Arden Key - DE - LSU could be that player . [thumbup]
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DarkaneRules
6 years ago
That being said, if their guy is taken, I can see myself being tempted in a gamechanger at wide receiver. A guy that punks DBs and separates quickly so Aaron doesn't have to escape the pocket and get hit, thereby getting injured again.
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isocleas2
6 years ago
I got a chubb for Bradley Chubb, if by some miracle he slips out of the top 5 I hope the Packers are trying to move up to get him. A 3 down DE who can set the edge and rush the passer isn't common to find and is probably essential if the Packers want to run more 4-3 looks.

I don't think he projects as well in a 3-4 but what do i know.
hardrocker950
6 years ago

I got a chubb for Bradley Chubb, if by some miracle he slips out of the top 5 I hope the Packers are trying to move up to get him. A 3 down DE who can set the edge and rush the passer isn't common to find and is probably essential if the Packers want to run more 4-3 looks.

I don't think he projects as well in a 3-4 but what do i know.

Originally Posted by: isocleas2 



I would be shocked if he is still on the board after 5. Don't see any scenario that gets us any legit shot at him outside of trading all of our picks for that single one.
TheKanataThrilla
6 years ago
I believe Wilkins is going back to Clemson for another year. I do wonder whether we would pick a big guy DT like Vita Vea or are we happy with what we have right now in terms of run stuffers. I know we need OLB and DE help, but it would be interesting if Vea was available what our new GM would do.
isocleas2
6 years ago

I would be shocked if he is still on the board after 5. Don't see any scenario that gets us any legit shot at him outside of trading all of our picks for that single one.

Originally Posted by: hardrocker950 



I don't know trade values so well how far could the Packers move up if they trade their 1st + 2nd round pick? If Chubb fell to 6-8 and we had to give up our 2nd to acquire him is it worth it? I'd personally do it in a heartbeat. They say there's usually only 5-10 guys each draft who you can bank on having a NFL career and the rest is kind of a crap shoot. I think Chubb is one of those 5-10 this year.

Edit: Also I agree most years Chubb is a lock for the top 5 but with all the QB prospects + Barkley I think there's going to be some players who fall farther than they should. If Chubb is one of them I hope the Packers are ready to pounce.
Smokey
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6 years ago
N.C. State's Defensive End Bradley Chubb is not likely to be available by pick # 14 of the 2018 NFL Draft and is not likely to end up in GB as a result any trades. Any team would be pleased to get him, but I believe that LSU's Arden Key (DE) will be GB's 1st round pick.

Key could displace a veteran player, but that's how it should be. [sneaky]
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I don't know trade values so well how far could the Packers move up if they trade their 1st + 2nd round pick? If Chubb fell to 6-8 and we had to give up our 2nd to acquire him is it worth it? I'd personally do it in a heartbeat. They say there's usually only 5-10 guys each draft who you can bank on having a NFL career and the rest is kind of a crap shoot. I think Chubb is one of those 5-10 this year.

Edit: Also I agree most years Chubb is a lock for the top 5 but with all the QB prospects + Barkley I think there's going to be some players who fall farther than they should. If Chubb is one of them I hope the Packers are ready to pounce.

Originally Posted by: isocleas2 



With the Bears @ 8 they will never trade.
The most expensive of your options NYJ @ 6 = 1600 points.
GB @ 14 = 1100 & @45 = 450 is close. The Jets may accept because they are getting 2 for 1. GB might have to sweeten the deal. 5th round = 35 more points.
Values courtesy drafttek . There are other draft charts but everyone I checked had the same values.
Ourlads, Walter Football, Pro Football Reference along with a host of minor websites all use these values.
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6 years ago
Yes, statistics can reduce players to numbers. You can try to calculate the risk and access potential from a formula if that is your pleasure, but can you measure grit, heart, and good sense.


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LSU's Arden Key, a 6'6"/265 pound complete DE/LB package.
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