NFL Draft Chatter

[HammerB08]

This is a fascinating draft for the Knights moving on to the next level. Shaquem is dominating the headlines for good reason, but I'm really intrigued to see where some of other guys land too. Mike Hughes is one of the most impressive players I've ever seen at UCF and he's being knocked as a character concern because of his issue at UNC and his timed 40 speed didn't impress at the combine. I think that's a one-time mistake at UNC - he was a great character person and teammate from what we saw. Anyway, let's use this thread to speculate/share any chatter we're seeing on the eve of the draft.

 

[HammerB08]

 

[Mikesi]

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Not even a guy who we thought would be drafted. This is awesome.

 

[hemightbejeremy]

Not even a guy who we thought would be drafted. This is awesome.

https://ucf.forums.rivals.com/threads/hughes-16.60450/#post-1235561

 

[Mikesi]

https://ucf.forums.rivals.com/threads/hughes-16.60450/#post-1235561

I think Pittman could get drafted as well

 

[KnightVision82]

Good article here on Smith.

https://www.underdogdynasty.com/201...ights-40-yard-dash-broad-jump-combine-orlando

 

[HammerB08]

 

[Renegade2007]

From what I've read:
Hughes- 1st Rd (may some how drop to 2nd, but that would be nuts)
Griffin- 3rd-4th Rd
Smith- 3rd-4th Rd
Akins- 6th- UDA

Everyone else UDA

 

[KnightVision82]

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The play that sets him apart is in this link. When I saw him run this guy down; I knew he wasn't going to be with us long.
https://www.underdogdynasty.com/201...-combine-unc-garden-city-juco-aac-first-round

 

[Mikesi]

The play that sets him apart is in this link. When I saw him run this guy down; I knew he wasn't going to be with us long.
https://www.underdogdynasty.com/201...-combine-unc-garden-city-juco-aac-first-round

He ran a speedy Austin Peay KO returner down. He’s either caught fast guys from behind, has had ridiculous separation on KO returns and iNT returns or has been all over 4.3.4.5 opposition WRs on deep patterns

Nothing, nothing on film shows that he’s “only” a 4.53 forty guy.

 

[firm_bizzle]

Not even a guy who we thought would be drafted. This is awesome.

Aaron Evans was HIGHLY regarded (P5 prospect) in high school (Junior year). He was a steal for us because he transferred his senior from a big school (Armwood) to a smaller school (Seffner Christian). He fell off the radar. Then he was unheard of for a few years at UCF until he grew that mustache.

 

[Shark19]

Then he was unheard of for a few years at UCF until he grew that mustache.

Does that explain the Loudermilk caveman grooming technique?

 

[Poolside Knight]

This is a fascinating draft for the Knights moving on to the next level. Shaquem is dominating the headlines for good reason, but I'm really intrigued to see where some of other guys land too. Mike Hughes is one of the most impressive players I've ever seen at UCF and he's being knocked as a character concern because of his issue at UNC and his timed 40 speed didn't impress at the combine. I think that's a one-time mistake at UNC - he was a great character person and teammate from what we saw. Anyway, let's use this thread to speculate/share any chatter we're seeing on the eve of the draft.

any little thing can cause a drop of 15+ picks

I read about what allegedly happened at UNC and if true it seems like he got screwed over by the student board.

 

[thespiritof1976]

If the Bucs don't draft Mike Hughes and Shaq. in the 1st and 2nd round, respectively, then Jason Licht ought to be fired. They can always get a back in the 4th round (such as Royce Freeman).

Bucs are at 7. Trade down with the Bills (since they need to move up to draft a QB) and get a few extra picks in the process. Get Hughes something around 15 and Shaq with the 2nd round. Bucs don't have a 3rd rounder since they traded it for an idiot like JPP. Which was stupid. Bucs got fleeced on that one.

 

[Poolside Knight]

 

[HammerB08]

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Interesting. I suppose you never know what will happen once a guy gets millions but didn't hear a bad word about Mike after that UNC departure. Perhaps there's more to it, or it's an overreaction (which I think we're all hoping). Someone's going to get a hell of a player at a discount if he slides into the 2nd round.

 

[Poolside Knight]

Interesting. I suppose you never know what will happen once a guy gets millions but didn't hear a bad word about Mike after that UNC departure. Perhaps there's more to it, or it's an overreaction (which I think we're all hoping). Someone's going to get a hell of a player at a discount if he slides into the 2nd round.

from what I read on another site during the season from a UNC fan

Spoiler

He had a threesome with two girls, 1 of the girls accused him of SA but the other girl defended him and said it was consensual with all of them. Charges were never filed but the student board still voted to kick him out of UNC

I'm not sure if this was the only incident there but that's all I could find

 

[Stormthecourt?]

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Interesting. I suppose you never know what will happen once a guy gets millions but didn't hear a bad word about Mike after that UNC departure. Perhaps there's more to it, or it's an overreaction (which I think we're all hoping). Someone's going to get a hell of a player at a discount if he slides into the 2nd round.

You guys know teams put out negative vibes on guys hoping they will fall a few spots closer to their pick in the draft

 

[firm_bizzle]

Does that explain the Loudermilk caveman grooming technique?

It's where he gets those superpowers.

 

[Money_Milton]

from what I read on another site during the season from a UNC fan

Spoiler

He had a threesome with two girls, 1 of the girls accused him of SA but the other girl defended him and said it was consensual with all of them. Charges were never filed but the student board still voted to kick him out of UNC

I'm not sure if this was the only incident there but that's all I could find

Hughes allegedly got in a fight at a frat party too before UCF. GMs stupidly look at all this little stuff from years ago, like Allen’s tweets that just came out. Hughes seemed like a down to earth good kid in all his UCF interviews and on the field. His talent is off the charts that I think teams like the Pats and Eagles who have an established winning culture and could use a talented CB on a rookie deal, won’t pass him up if he somehow drops to 31-32

 

[SublimeKnight]

You guys know teams put out negative vibes on guys hoping they will fall a few spots closer to their pick in the draft

This is a summary of the discussion that goes on with every draft rumor on every NFL message board:

 

[Poolside Knight]

Hughes allegedly got in a fight at a frat party too before UCF. GMs stupidly look at all this little stuff from years ago, like Allen’s tweets that just came out. Hughes seemed like a down to earth good kid in all his UCF interviews and on the field. His talent is off the charts that I think teams like the Pats and Eagles who have an established winning culture and could use a talented CB on a rookie deal, won’t pass him up if he somehow drops to 31-32

I think some of these NFL GMs don't get what goes on at these colleges. If everything was known almost all the picks in the first 3 rounds would have at least 1 red flag. Look at all the Bama guys that seem like model citizens in college but once they are not under Saban they are dodging felonies in the NFL.

 

[BlakNGoldAllDay]

You guys know teams put out negative vibes on guys hoping they will fall a few spots closer to their pick in the draft

Yes. If you hear a team wants a certain guy right now, they probably don’t. Trying to get someone to trade up with them and they get the guy they really want 5 picks later and gain another pick. But if I were a sure fire pick, I’d rather go 2nd round and get the bigger second contractva year earlier.

 

[Poolside Knight]

Dolphins should take Rosen

 

[Happy Hands]

Dolphins should take Rosen

He's not d-baggy enough for South Florida. Maybe a Bama guy...

 

[Stormthecourt?]

He's not d-baggy enough for South Florida. Maybe a Bama guy...

Bama guy with white suit and gold chain?

 

[Poolside Knight]

 

[DrPhillipsKnight]

When are we expecting Hughes to go?

 

[hemightbejeremy]

When are we expecting Hughes to go?

With Alexander off the board he and Jackson are probably the 2 best CBs available. Could be any time from here on out.

 

[Poolside Knight]

so the board is falling for Hughes to most likely be a 1st round pick

 

[hemightbejeremy]

so the board is falling for Hughes to most likely be a 1st round pick

Either end of first or start of 2nd. NFL.com has him as 13th best still available with 14 more picks in the first.

 

[Poolside Knight]

it wouldn’t be wise for these other teams to give Belicheck Lamar Jackson to develop for a year or 2

 

[hemightbejeremy]

ESPN has Hughes rated a bit higher. They have him 5th best available with 10 more first round picks.

 

[Stormthecourt?]

it wouldn’t be wise for these other teams to give Belicheck Lamar Jackson to develop for a year or 2

Don’t worry the jags will take care of that

 

[Poolside Knight]

Don’t worry the jags will take care of that

that is a real possibility if he is still there

 

[hemightbejeremy]

Hughes goes to Vikings at 30.

 

[Stormthecourt?]

that is a real possibility if he is still there

Or maybe not

 

[thespiritof1976]

Minnesota, I salute you.

 

[Happy Hands]

Why would ESPN spend so much time detailing Hughes issues? Just say he had some of the field issues and let him celebrate a huge moment. I hate that channel.

 

[Poolside Knight]

Congrats to Big Mike, joins Latavious