RD 3, Pick 96: TE Dawson Knox, Ole Miss

[Speedy Beebe]

Love this pick!

[Reed83HOF]

 

[MacGyver]

I hate all the trading up.

[Buffalo Barbarian]

12 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said:

 

 

 

 

thats what fourth rounders are for !

 

 

[100DollarBills]

1 minute ago, DrDawkinstein said:

 

I guess. What choice do I have anyways. Might as well clap along with McDermott. 

[Just Joshin']

Just now, Speedy Beebe said:

Love this pick!

Why, not familiar with him.

 

[CNY315]

 

[Reed83HOF]

 

[Bangarang]

I’m going to doubt his ability based on his name alone. Doesn’t sound like a guy who’s jersey you’ll be buying.

[Bing Bong]

1 minute ago, Reed83HOF said:

 

Not liking it Bob. I suppose if we really wanted a TE this is the round to get it. Of course he needs to be GOOD

Edited April 27, 2019 by BarkleyForGOATBackupPT5P

[Ed_Formerly_of_Roch]

Just now, MacGyver said:

I hate all the trading up.

So you'd rather have low round picks who based on pure numbers may not even make the team?

 

I'm hoping they take their one remaining fifth and sixth to trade back into the bottom of 4th!

[YoloinOhio]

 

[Reed83HOF]

 

[Rico]

7 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said:

 

Not a mouth breather like Hock.

[Pine Barrens Mafia]

Just now, Reed83HOF said:

 

 

Seems legit. 

[MAJBobby]

1 minute ago, MacGyver said:

I hate all the trading up.

 

Gave up two 4ths and a 5th to get higher graded players. Still have 4 picks. What is the issue?

[YoloinOhio]

 

[Logic]

I love this pick. 

They got 4 players in the top 100

Defensive impact player
Offense
Offense
Offense

Love it. Knox is a horse who was only available so late because he's raw and because Metcalf, Brown, and Lodge all took targets away from him.

In two years, he'll be a high quality starter for the Bills.

Great pick.

[Lurker]

Per The Athletic:

 

GRADE: 3rd Round (#85 overall)

 

STRENGTHS: Outstanding athletic ability and moves like a big man in basketball…strong strider down the seam…transitions his weight well, staying collected in his breaks…foot quickness to slip past the jam…catches the ball well in stride to skirt defenders and show off his athleticism…well-built frame and a load to finish as a ball carrier…well-versed on cross formation and motion blocks and comfortable as a lead blocker…play strength to stun defenders on contact…bet on himself as a walk-on at a new position, earning a scholarship (December 2017).

 

WEAKNESSES: Inexperienced pass catcher with below-average production…inconsistent hands and needs to be a better finisher (56 percent catch rate in 2018)…focus fades in contested situations and over the middle…limited route tree…below average in pass protection, struggling to slow down rushers…bad habit of [65] overextending as a run blocker, allowing defenders to toss him…doesn’t have the point-of-attack strength to turn defenders…durability concerns; suffered a stress fracture in his left foot (August 2017), missing two games and requiring off-season surgery (missed 2018 spring practices); also played through a torn meniscus during the 2017 season; missed his senior season in high school with a broken ankle (August 2014), which required surgery.

 

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Ole Miss, Knox emerged as the unlikely replacement for Evan Engram in 2017, lining up primarily in the slot and on the wing. He was used mostly as a cross-formation, lead blocker to spring holes for the running back and his pass-catching opportunities were scarce in a WR-focused offense. Knox received only two red-zone targets in 2018 and last scored a touchdown his junior year in high school as a backup wide receiver. His lack of use as a pass catcher allowed him to hone his blocking skills, although he still needs to clean up his technical flaws. Overall, Knox is a fascinating prospect because his athletic traits and infrequent flashes on tape suggest he has NFL starting upside, projecting best in a zone scheme, but is he a sleeping giant or better athlete than football player? 

[Reed83HOF]