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spicoli Posted April 25, 2020 Report Share Posted April 25, 2020 Love this pick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Sox Posted April 25, 2020 Report Share Posted April 25, 2020 Our ability to cover the TE position will be vastly improved with this pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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|BlackJesus| Posted April 25, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2020 Amazing pick as he was an option when we took Logan Wilson yesterday. So to get them both is a huge steal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
|BlackJesus| Posted April 25, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2020 By Lance Zierlein NFL Analyst Draft Projection Round 3 NFL Comparison Maurice Alexander Overview No matter his size, Davis-Gaither is a playmaker with a talent for slipping blocks and ending up near the football. Teams who hope to roll him into a hybrid role may find he's a better pass rusher than cover man. He is comfortable and effective when playing downhill, but issues with inconsistent angles to the ball and missed tackles pop up when forced to play in space. Some teams will be uncomfortable with his size. However, he plays with instincts and toughness. He should find a home as a backup 4-3 weakside linebacker and productive member of special teams units. Strengths Filled up stat sheet in several columns Run game instincts are above average Stays active and alive on most snaps Block slipper deluxe Drops hip and shoulder to dip under blocks and makes tackles Finished with 209 tackles over his last 27 games Rangy and long with top-end speed in pursuit Desired twitch as NFL blitzer Talent for timing and batting down passes Good hip explosion into wrap-and-run tackling Showed off special teams cover talent early in career Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
|Numbers| Posted April 25, 2020 Report Share Posted April 25, 2020 I'm starting to see a pattern. I would rather see player's awarded the Joe Moore award or Outland trophy. Just sayin'... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IsaacCurtis:TheReal#85 Posted April 25, 2020 Report Share Posted April 25, 2020 We are taking nothing but guys who were very productive in college. It can be tempting to take guys with fantastic measurable (40 time, bench, arm length, whatever), especially as the rounds get later. But those raw guys can bust. At 2-14, with holes and depth needed almost everywhere, we need to avoid whiffs. Especially at the top. All 4 guys have good measurables, but were also incredibly productive players. I like the philosophy. Now, maybe 5-7 we take some swings. Perhaps more on guys with injury concerns or a red flag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IsaacCurtis:TheReal#85 Posted April 25, 2020 Report Share Posted April 25, 2020 In short, we are taking guys who are good at playing football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigboi Posted April 25, 2020 Report Share Posted April 25, 2020 The bengals now have a nasty ball hawking defense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
|BlackJesus| Posted April 25, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2020 Quote Akeem Davis-Gaither | LB | Appalachian State Elevator Pitch Davis-Gaither is a small-school linebacker who always seems to be around the ball. Whether that is on defense or special teams, he seems to show up with App State needs him most. Likely will start his career as a backup and special teams contributor that could work his way into a starting role. Vitals Height | 6-1 Weight | 224 Class | Senior Strengths You see the explosiveness from Davis-Gaither almost immediately on tape. He has the quickness and quick twitch to be a blitzer and an effective one. Has good length to combat with blockers and offensive lineman when chasing after the quarterback. He is very disruptive in the backfield. ADG has the versatility to line up at multiple spots as a linebacker. Shows good cover skills especially over the middle. Has the length to force incompletions over the middle of the field. Plenty of tape where he batted balls away from the intended receiver. He will likely need to make a name for himself on special teams as he earns reps at linebacker in the NFL. He is very active on special teams with the speed to rush kicks off the edge. Has great speed that allows him to close on runners in chase down mode. https://draftwire.usatoday.com/2020/03/28/2020-nfl-draft-akeem-davis-gaither-scouting-report/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-GoBengals- Posted April 25, 2020 Report Share Posted April 25, 2020 liking this pick the more i learn about him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted April 25, 2020 Report Share Posted April 25, 2020 Great 4th round pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VonBlade Posted April 25, 2020 Report Share Posted April 25, 2020 Sure it's a highlights vid, but instincts and athleticism are off the charts good. Reminds me of a certain LB we've had before... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claptonrocks Posted April 25, 2020 Report Share Posted April 25, 2020 Our special teams will improve this year...they signed or drafted a few excellent players to add to the unit including Gaither.. I suspect we ll see him in packages as he grows and learns his craft more.. Good pick for sure.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRAPradio Posted April 25, 2020 Report Share Posted April 25, 2020 I keep reading about a bone-on-bone knee issue he has...concerning if it's true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I_C_Deadpeople Posted April 25, 2020 Report Share Posted April 25, 2020 22 minutes ago, WRAPradio said: I keep reading about a bone-on-bone knee issue he has...concerning if it's true. Link? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRAPradio Posted April 25, 2020 Report Share Posted April 25, 2020 Link?Here’s a tweet, lots of chatter on Twitter: Sent from my iPad using Go-Bengals.com mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jupiter Fan Posted April 25, 2020 Report Share Posted April 25, 2020 10 minutes ago, WRAPradio said: Here’s a tweet, lots of chatter on Twitter: Sent from my iPad using Go-Bengals.com mobile app So who are these guys, bloggers and podcast warriors or are they real NFL insiders with medical knowledge? I gotta be careful and double check my info on the internet these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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