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PostPosted: Mon Sep 12, 2022 6:12 am 
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1.6 -G Jeremiah Irwin, Houston - 51/84 56/81
This was a somewhat no-brainer pick. With our cap situation and the best cap-saving move being cutting our long-time starting G, Canter; this saved us a bunch of money without hurting us too much. That isn't to mention that Irwin has HOF-caliber G written all over him.
While Irwin's future rating took a slight dip, he still looks like a perennial All-Pro.

1.18 - WR Sedrick Flowers, Virginia Tech - 39/56 43/57
Flowers has some speed and decent route-running skills but was plagued by drops in college. The Inferno need more weapons on offense desperately and this was not a great receiver class according to most draft experts. Flowers appears to be a decent players that can contribute out of the gate.
Flowers' ratings essentially stayed neutral. It was nice to see a nice increase in current rating so maybe he can contribute more right away.

2.1 - TE Clay Musial, Minnesota - 35/50 37/43
While there were some premier tight ends in this class taken in round one, Musial appears to be a solid TE that can contribute as a receiver and run blocker. He is not elite in either area but will be a nice option in the passing game, at least.
My first reach of the draft, Musial doesn't appear worthy of such a high pick. He isn't bad, but just not that great.

3.3 - DT Todd Jeffries, SMU - 20/57 25/54
Most of what Jeffries brings to the table are stout run defense but he has shown, in moments, the ability to have some quickness to slash into the gaps and pressure the quarterback. He is a little bit of a raw talent but could be a quality starter if he develops well.
Still a bit of a project player, it appears Jeffries may still be a solid DT in the future.

4.2 - CB Ronnie Benson, Columbia - 28/36 33/41
Benson profiles as a decent man-to-man press corner but his conditioning leaves something to be desired. With little experience on ST, he is more likely to be on the roster bubble than a lock to contribute.
Not even getting into the first pre-season game, Benson improved a little so there is hope he could still grow into a role. More likely he sticks as a nickel guy if he continues this trend.

5.1 - S Wade Ramirez, USC - 34/52 42/52
While not known as an aggressive enforcer, Ramirez has shown at times he can be a decent deep coverage player with decent ball skills. He didn't have a lot of game tape, coming on as a senior at USC, so is a bit of an unknown entity.
If I were to predict, I would have expected Ramirez to drop off in rating. Instead he held solid and improved by 8 points in current.

6.3 - OLB Brian Shapiro, Oklahoma State - 22/46 29/43
A convert to outside backer while in college, Shapiro may end up a better fit at defensive end in the pros still. He may not be stout enough to anchor the edge but may not be quick enough to play in space.
Shapiro remains a little over-sized for the position but it's hard to ignore his zone coverage skills. He will get to rest on the bench mostly for now.

7.2 WR Gustavo King, Colorado State - 23/41 23/33
King is more of a track athlete than a football player. However, he dabbled in football in college so there's always a chance he can contribute in the CFL. Inferno management would definitely prefer he contributed more on special teams so his talent could be used right away.
So it turns out the transition to the CFL was especially tough for the speedy King. He will hang on for now in the hope he surprises in the next season or two, unless we find a better option in next year's draft.

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1.3 WR Vince Rotzell, Kentucky State 49/73 57/78
This pick was right in line with what many draft pundits felt the Inferno would go with at #3. After watching the top 2 QBs come off the board, it was either the HBCU receiver that everyone has been buzzing about or the LaSalle QB, Tripp, with the raw skills. Most experts felt this was a good pick.
Looks like Rotzell is the real deal. Now let's see if our QB can find him.
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2.2 CB Harrison Antigua, Wagner 31/68 37/64
Clearly size was a factor in Harrison falling this far. At 5'7", he is likely to struggle matching up with the taller receivers in the CFL. However, nickel corners are invaluable and that is where he projects.
Lookls like the little guy is a contributor. His size will always limit his potential to play anywhere but he will be good inside.


3.4 RB Cameron Hageman, Virginia Tech 31/47 32/39
While not an elite back, Hagerman has a good feel for the game and is a reliable receiver out of the backfield. He will fit well as a complementary back in a committee.
He may be complementing the ball boys at this rate.
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4.3 NT Moe Stoerner, LSU 38/56 43/58
Not a flashy player, Stoerner was known as a disciplined and effective tackle at LSU. He is more suited to a back-up role due to his somewhat suspect conditioning.
Decent surprise with Stoerner, however he is a conflict without our front 7 leader so this may preclude him starting for now.

4.16 OLB Rondell Richmond, Colorado 27/42 30/39
While the consensus was that this was not the strongest linebacker class, the Inferno desperately needed some depth there. Richmond can get after the QB but struggles in coverage. He may be able to get some playing time as a pass rusher but he could be a liability.
Not much more than a back-up at this point.

4.28 DE Brody Samuels, Kentucky 30/46 32/41
Samuels doesn't really fit the ideal 3-4 mold. He struggles against the run but can rush the QB pretty well. Therefore, he is likely to only see action on obvious passing downs.
Still a one-trick pony, Samuels is definite back-up material at best.

5.2 ILB Desmond Kamego, Auburn 19/53 24/48
This was a pick based on raw talent, primarily. Kamego wasn't asked to do too much in college and so really is still developing. The question will be if the Texas staff can really coax any more out of him.
While not a total bust, Kamego may not start in this league unless he rebounds drastically next off-season.

6.4 NT Cesar Kinney, Ohio 31/53 38/55
A traditional NT who can stuff the run some. Much like Stoerner, his conditioning likely will determine how much he sees the field.
Hitting on both of our NT picks in this class was a nice surprise. Neither is really ready for prime time but both look like potential contributors down the road.

7.3 C Gilbert Airhart, Bucknell 26/43 29/44
An obvious back-up, Airhart didn't show very well as a pass blocker at the college all-star games. However, he is decent at providing a powerful push in the run game.
Not booming is OK for a potential long-term back-up. How he develops will still determine how we view him.

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1.12 - RT Myles Whiting, Oregon - 50/75 48/75
While not a need pick, Whiting was just too good to pass up. McCormick is aging quickly and finding his replacement was a nice luxury here.
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1.21 - C Erick Beggiani, San Diego State - 48/83 47/83
Prior to the draft we made a move to bring in a veteran center, Chaudrey. Now it seems this may have been unnecessary as Beggiani may be able to start sooner than later.
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4.21 - NT Arturo McGregor, Bowling Green - 44/59 44/61
Another value pick here, we have enough depth at NT but McGregor seemed too good to pass on. If he develops nicely, he brings some solid run-stuffing and decent bull rush.

5.21 - DE Christian Currier, FSU - 40/55 40/57
Not a great fit for our 3-4 scheme right now, he may end up being trade material if he develops well. He's likely too big to make the switch to OLB but we'll see.
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6.21 - TE Phillip Nichols, Wake Forest - 21/38 21/40
A simple blocking TE for those 2-3 TE sets. Nichols fills a need. Hopefully his RB ends up being what it projects as.

7.21 - TE Brock Muskie, Air Force - 23/35 24/35
Mostly a roster filler TE for depth. He is not as good of a run blocker as Nichols projects to be but is ok. He may not make the roster if better options present themselves.

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Updated for post-PS2. Looks like everyone held up OK for now. It was strange to see a couple guys drop in Current rating while holding in Future but I'm relieved their Future held up OK.

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