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Originally Posted by Direckshun
Hoo boy... where to start.
1. We're not doing the whole thing on Brockers again, but blech.
2. Harrison Smith's more of a strong, isn't he?
3. Ta'amu at 50 is a dream's dream. Hope it comes true.
4. Branch will not last that long. As it is, he's a borderline first round talent.
5. I love Green and Bethel, but wonder if either will last that long.
6. Who the **** is that Montana kid you keep drafting? Tell us about him.
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1. Brockers is elite. Get over it.
2. Harrison Smith can play either, imo. And in the opinion of NFL.com
3. Many mocks have Ta'amu falling to the third
4. Branch has a late second, early third grade nearly everywhere I've looked.
5. Green and Bethel are wildcards. I expect they have varying grades all around the league.
6.
Elvis Akpla - 6'1 190 lbs, 4.4 speed
Initially, he went to Oregon on a Track Scholarship but when he couldn't play football (because his scholarship would have counted against the football program) he transferred to Montana State.
This kid made critical, clutch plays every game for Montana State. He plays fast, runs good routes and has sure hands. He also plays much taller than he is, has terrific body control and adjusts to the ball well in the air. He could improve his YAC. He is also a capable blocker and special teams defender.
He clowned Trumaine Johnson when he played Montana the whole game for six catches and 113 yards including Montana State's only touchdown. That's 113 yards of the 171 yards passing in that game (U of M has a tough defense.)
Akpla made a ridiculous catch against Sam Houston, which is depicted below.
(Daxton Swanson is a third-team FCS All-American DB as a junior...)
He also made a ridiculous catch from a punter that I recall quite vividly. It is at 6:20 below. Though, the whole film is worth watching.