2018 draft thread

[Sharkinva]

I believe we should still get another ILB

NFL Draft & Combine Profile - Shaun Dion Hamilton | NFL.com

Hamilton combined with Reuben Foster to form one of the best inside linebacker duos in the country in 2016, at least until he tore his right ACL in the SEC Championship Game. In the first 13 games of the year, Hamilton had 64 stops, nine for loss, two sacks, and two interceptions; he was a downhill player and showed the coverage ability NFL teams need today. Hamilton started the first nine games of his senior season before another injury (fractured right kneecap) sidelined him for the rest of the Tide's playoff run (40 tackles, 5.5 for loss, 2.5 sacks). He started five times as a sophomore in 2015, playing in every game of the team's national championship run (27 tackles, 1.5 for loss). The Alabama native was a top 10 inside linebacker prospect coming out of high school and played in all 14 games on special teams as a true freshman (three tackles). Hamilton graduated a semester early from high school and was also his class' valedictorian.

 

[Stymietee]

I think Mclain is in trouble. they reworked his deal so he can be released.

Yep!! If I'm Mclain I'm certainly talking to my agent and making sure that my resume' has been updated.

 

[gkekoa]

My kind of late round player Shark.

I also wouldn’t mind St Brown, Tony Adams, or a couple of others that I can’t think of the name right now and my internet sux.

 

[Sharkinva]

My kind of late round player Shark.

I also wouldn’t mind St Brown, Tony Adams, or a couple of others that I can’t think of the name right now and my internet sux.

Lazard, St Brown, HAmilton...... my wish list at this point in the draft. No particular order.

 

[Ritzarmy]

6th round I hope we take:
1. Luke Falk - QB
2. Kevin Toliver - CB
3. Auden Tate - WR
4. Equanimeous Brown - WR
5. Leon Jacobs - LB

 

[Stymietee]

6th round I hope we take:
1. Luke Falk - QB
2. Kevin Toliver - CB
3. Auden Tate - WR
4. Equanimeous Brown - WR
5. Leon Jacobs - LB

Had my eye on Arden Tate as a late round pick. Dude is rather slow but he's a big fella. Good suggestion @Ritz!!

 

[Ritzarmy]

Had my eye on Arden Tate as a late round pick. Dude is rather slow but he's a big fella. Good suggestion @Ritz!!

Ill be honest I cheated and looked at Mel Kipers list.

 

[DJ]

Stopping in to give congratulations on getting Guice where you did. Surprised he fell that far.

 

[countryroads316]

Whoever gets Bo Scarbrough will be getting a hell of a back

 

[Buffalo_Nickel_1]

We just moved up to 197 look for qb faulk

 

[Sharkinva]

HAmilton


OK Bruce, quit bugging my phone Dude.

 

[Ritzarmy]

We just moved up to 197 look for qb faulk

Nope ILB from where else Bama

 

[gkekoa]

6th round I hope we take:
1. Luke Falk - QB
2. Kevin Toliver - CB
3. Auden Tate - WR
4. Equanimeous Brown - WR
5. Leon Jacobs - LB

Toliver...that was his name.

 

[Stymietee]

Hamilton ILB ...Alabama

 

[Ritzarmy]

Toliver...that was his name.

Your welcome

 

[gkekoa]

NFL Draft & Combine Profile - Shaun Dion Hamilton | NFL.com

Hamilton combined with Reuben Foster to form one of the best inside linebacker duos in the country in 2016, at least until he tore his right ACL in the SEC Championship Game. In the first 13 games of the year, Hamilton had 64 stops, nine for loss, two sacks, and two interceptions; he was a downhill player and showed the coverage ability NFL teams need today. Hamilton started the first nine games of his senior season before another injury (fractured right kneecap) sidelined him for the rest of the Tide's playoff run (40 tackles, 5.5 for loss, 2.5 sacks). He started five times as a sophomore in 2015, playing in every game of the team's national championship run (27 tackles, 1.5 for loss). The Alabama native was a top 10 inside linebacker prospect coming out of high school and played in all 14 games on special teams as a true freshman (three tackles). Hamilton graduated a semester early from high school and was also his class' valedictorian.

Very nice call Shark...you one trick pony.

 

[Stymietee]

Playlist
Hamilton combined with Reuben Foster to form one of the best inside linebacker duos in the country in 2016, at least until he tore his right ACL in the SEC Championship Game. In the first 13 games of the year, Hamilton had 64 stops, nine for loss, two sacks, and two interceptions; he was a downhill player and showed the coverage ability NFL teams need today. Hamilton started the first nine games of his senior season before another injury (fractured right kneecap) sidelined him for the rest of the Tide's playoff run (40 tackles, 5.5 for loss, 2.5 sacks). He started five times as a sophomore in 2015, playing in every game of the team's national championship run (27 tackles, 1.5 for loss). The Alabama native was a top 10 inside linebacker prospect coming out of high school and played in all 14 games on special teams as a true freshman (three tackles). Hamilton graduated a semester early from high school and was also his class' valedictorian.
By Lance Zierlein
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Overview
Technically sound and tough, Hamilton is a 3-4 inside linebacker with good football intelligence who is almost always where he is supposed to be. As with all Alabama linebackers, he has benefitted from big, talented linemen in front of him to occupy blocks and will be forced to do more of the heavy lifting on the next level. Consecutive season-ending knee injuries will likely hurt his draft stock -- especially considering the fact that he may not be able to run or workout for teams before this year's draft.

Strengths

• Good lower body thickness
• Plays the game with demeanor and toughness of a bigger linebacker
• Always finding his run fits
• Very smart and called the "brains behind the operation" on the field
• Won't give up his gap control willingly
• Plays square and will stick a strong shoulder into blocks to squeeze his gap
• Technically sound
• Meets climbing blockers with a sunken anchor and a stiff punch
• Nice, easy hips allow for smooth drops into coverage
• Quick to recognize and react to play-action and screens
• Able to weave around blockers without losing sight of the ball

Weaknesses

• Shorter than desired
• When he gets beaten, it is often due to size and length limitations
• Will take some time to peel off of a block once he's engaged
• Doesn't have enough power and mass to hold up to head-on blocks consistently
• Tight-stepper with limited range as tackler
• Looked slower this year
• Had to make diving tackle attempts too often
• Durability is becoming a major concern after season-ending ACL in 2016 and season-ending knee fracture in 2017

Sources Tell Us

"Through all that linebacker talent Alabama has had since Hamilton has been there, he's always been the smartest and the brains behind the operation. He's a good player but I just don't know if he can hold up." -- NFC team scouting director

 

[Buffalo_Nickel_1]

So was the deal on the trade

 

[Sharkinva]

So was the deal on the trade

NOt sure yet, I think we traded with the Rams, but thats all I know

 

[Stymietee]

So was the deal on the trade

Right now all I know is that they traded with the Rams