BYU Linebacker Jack Kelly is a tough nosed kid. Probably not an elite athlete or a good cover guy at the next level but I don’t see how he’s not at minimum a good 2-down linebacker in the NFL. David Bailey’s get off is so damn good. He and Romello Height are going to be good NFL players. Bailey is a first rounder I’d guess. Both at Texas Tech.
Throwing DT in here. Peter Woods of Clemson is a really good player on the LOS. Good pass rusher? Not really. Can collapse the pocket but a bit slow off the line and fantastic run defender. Derrick Brown-type. Tough to justify taking a guy like that in the top ten but he’s a can’t miss fantastic defensive tackle.
Interested to hear feedback about Edge TJ Parker (Clemson). Several draft sites have him at about 13 === that might be in the area of the Colts pick. Maybe its a very silly argument - but I'm skittish about Clemson DEs == some of them historically have flamed out in the NFL. His 2024 season was much better than current 2025. He's Jermaine Johnson size at 6-3 265. He certainly won't be blocked 1 on 1 by a TE like Will McDonald IV. Parker might be the right pick at the right time because no idea what the future holds for both WM IV & JJ III after 2026.
And while I'm here in this LB forum ---- would love Sonny Styles (Ohio St.) or Anthony Hill Jr. (Texas) at the NYJ projected 2nd round pick (33-39 area).
@Lon Chaney likes him a lot. I haven’t watched a ton of Clemson this year since they fell off the planet. I have the same worry as you but mainly because they’re always playing next to elite defensive tackles. Ferrell next to Dexter Lawrence & Wilkins. Beasley next to Grady Jarrett. Myles Murphy next to Bresee. TJ Parker plays next to Peter Wood who should be another top 15-ish DT.
I love this kid. His size and strength are elite level. Very smart player. A gamer. Loved football altruism to what I read. The knock on him is his get off is a tick slow. But that's something that's very coachable. I would 100 love if he was one of our first round picks.
I think we can expand this into interior defensive lineman given the large amount of activity in the thread lol. I like both Oregon defensive tackles A’mauri Washington & Bear Alexander. Well coached, used to taking on blocks and shedding. Not much pass rushing upside but both block balls at the LOS. Would love to grab one of them. I think they both can anchor a defense.
As impressed as I was with Rueben Bain yesterday, - I kept asking who the hell is #3 on the other side? Akheem Mesidor - 6-3 265 edge rusher. Looked real strong on every play during the game with great hustle. Its his 6th year in college football though. From Canada. Currently projected end of round 2 in the low 60s. Would be great if we had a 3rd round pick about 65/66 - but we traded that away w/the Hasaan Reddick disaster show.
I think Mesidor looked better than Bain did yesterday. I’ve been confused all year why he’s not talked about in the same regard but it must be the age. I didn’t realize that. He’ll be a 25 year old rookie.
Some Edge guys I'd like to add in here; Gabe Jacas (6-2 275 Illinois Sr.). Seems to be end of 1st / early 2nd rounder. Super strong. Freak athlete. Kenyatta Jackson Jr. (6-5 265 Ohio St. RJR). Great length. Projected 4th rounder. Really upped his play in the later games. Caden Curry (6-3 260 Ohio St. Sr.) Good size & strength to be on the end. Same as Jackson = he's picked up his game lately. Projected 4th rounder.
This is my guy. If Indy finished 8-9 and a couple other teams finish 9-8, that pick can be as high as #14. I would take this guy in a heartbeat at #14-#17.
https://www.espn.com/college-footba...0/college-football-playoff-miami-bain-mesidor These 2 guys are on fire.
Cashius Howell Texas A&M Edge This kid is unreal. Absolute first round talent and I am shocked after watching so much of him today that he isn't talked about more. He is so fast off the ball, his bend is unreal, extreme balance, the discipline that he shows in the run game is fantastic, makes big plays on a consistent basis, and can really take over games. I just can't believe he is being slept on as much as he is. I am just blown away by his gameplay. Might be my favorite rusher in this entire draft.
