Compare/Contrast the USC LBs

[Roy P]

Originally Posted by mussop

Cleveland has a visit scheduled with him. Wouldnt it be amazing if he went 5th overall?

Cleveland also has the 36th pick of the draft. Perhaps they want to do their due dilligence in case he falls to their 2nd round pick. Also, they may have an idea about trading up to Philly's 28th pick (they have 2 first round picks).

The draft boards I've seen have him listed 26th, 22nd, and 20th. However, we all know that guys don't always follow the "experts" predictions. Last year, Devin Thomas was expected to go in the 20's, but on draft day he dropped to 34 for Washington. The year before Lamar Woodley fell to 46 to Pittsburgh after folks expected him to go around 23.

Another thought is that they could trade down from #5.

[mussop]

Originally Posted by Roy P

Cleveland also has the 36th pick of the draft. Perhaps they want to do their due dilligence in case he falls to their 2nd round pick. Also, they may have an idea about trading up to Philly's 28th pick (they have 2 first round picks).

The draft boards I've seen have him listed 26th, 22nd, and 20th. However, we all know that guys don't always follow the "experts" predictions. Last year, Devin Thomas was expected to go in the 20's, but on draft day he dropped to 34 for Washington. The year before Lamar Woodley fell to 46 to Pittsburgh after folks expected him to go around 23.

Another thought is that they could trade down from #5.

I could see them trading down. If Raji was there at #5 and I would trade our 1, 2 and one of our 4ths for him. He and Curry are the onlu players in this draft I would even consider trading up for. I know that is alot but I think Raji would have a huge impact on our defense addressing our biggest weekness. Stopping the run.

[Roy P]

Originally Posted by mussop

I could see them trading down. If Raji was there at #5 and I would trade our 1, 2 and one of our 4ths for him.

Well, that sounds nice, however, going by the trade chart you would be short.

#5 = 1700 points

We would have to give up our 1st, 2nd, and 3rd round pick.

#15 = 1050 points
#46 = 440 points
#77 = 205 points

That totals 1695 points.

Now, if you want to prevent Jacksonville or Green Bay from selecting Raji, you may be able to trade up to #7 with Oakland.

#7 = 1500 points

So, our 1st and 2nd round pick could get that deal done (1490 points) or we might have to throw in our 7th round pick (4 points).

I don't know if I'm willing to do that, even for Raji or Curry.

However, Buffalo sitting at #11 (1250 points) is intriguing. It would only cost us a 1st and a 3rd round pick to move up. In order to jump Denver to grab Curry, Raji, Orakpo, or Everette Brown - I'd be taking a LONG look at that deal.