2022 Draft

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On 4/27/2022 at 12:31 PM, I_C_Deadpeople said:

Where will Karlaftis ultimately land in the draft?

Purdue star defensive end George Karlaftis has built a strong reputation with NFL teams because of his steady production and football-first mentality.

And the 6-foot-4, 276-pound All-Big Ten selection and third-team All-American ranks first in quarterback hits (14) and in the vertical leap at 38 inches, and he’s second in pressures (54), hurries (35), the short shuttle (4.34), and weight in comparison to fellow edge rushers available in the draft: Aidan Hutchinson (Michigan), Kayvon Thibodeaux (Oregon), Travon Walker (Georgia), Jermaine Johnson II (Florida State), and David Ojabo (Michigan).

The native of Athens, Greece, ran the 40-yard dash in 4.71 to 4.76 seconds at the Purdue Pro Day, insisting that he run outside in frigid, 30-degree weather conditions in front of 30 NFL teams.

“The Arizona Cardinals, who Karlaftis visited in addition to conducting a private workout for the Philadelphia Eagles and meeting with the New York Jets, are regarded as one of his strongest potential destinations in the first round, according to league sources.”

Karlaftis had 18 formal meetings at the NFL Combine, including the Cincinnati Bengals, Minnesota Vikings, Cleveland Browns, Jets, Detroit Lions, Miami Dolphins, and Eagles, per a league source. Wherever he lands, Karlaftis is regarded as a plug-and-play type.

Karlaftis gets high marks from scouts for power, pass-rushing repertoire, athleticism, and character. He recorded 5 sacks, 11.5 tackles for loss, 3 forced fumbles, and a touchdown last season. In 2019, he was a second-team All-Big Ten selection with 54 tackles, 17 for losses, 7.5 sacks, and 1 interception. He was voted second-team All-Conference again in 2020 despite limited time due to injuries and COVID-19 shortening the season.

NFL teams doing late homework on DeAngelo Malone

NFL teams are intrigued by Western Kentucky pass rusher DeAngelo Malone, the Senior Bowl Defensive Player of the Game.

Malone visited eight teams but also had some late virtual meetings during the draft process. The 6-foot-4, 240-pounder had Zooms with the Cardinals and the Kansas City Chiefs, according to a league source. He is regarded as a strong potential Day 2 draft target.

The two-time Conference USA Defensive Player of the Year visited the Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, San Francisco 49ers, Tennessee Titans, Philadelphia Eagles, Denver Broncos, and Atlanta Falcons. He also had private workouts with the Buffalo Bills, Colts, and Cincinnati Bengals, according to a league source.

At his campus pro day workout on March 31, Malone ran a 4.54 in extremely windy conditions. He had a 1.60 10-yard split, a 35 1/2-inch vertical leap, a 9-11 broad jump, a 4.36 short shuttle, and a 7.06 three-cone drill. Malone’s also bench-pressed 225 pounds 23 times. The Atlanta native has 10 1/8″ hands, 33 3/8″ arms, and a 79 3/8″ wingspan.

Operating at linebacker and defensive end at the Senior Bowl, Malone had 6 tackles, including 3 solos. He added a half-sack and 2 quarterback hurries.

Named Conference USA Defensive Player of the Year for the second time with 17.5 tackles for losses, 9 sacks, and 94 tackles with 4 forced fumbles, Malone set the school record with 34 career sacks. He finished with 349 career tackles, 60 tackles for losses, and 45 quarterback hurries.

Malone considered transferring to Illinois to play for current Texans coach Lovie Smith before deciding to stay at Western Kentucky. Smith wanted him to join him at Illinois. Now, their paths could potentially cross again.

 

Interest increasing in Virginia safety Joey Blount

Virginia safety Joey Blount has drawn increasing interest on the heels of an impressive pro day workout.

Blount (6-2, 205) ran the 40-yard dash in 4.38 seconds, bench-pressed 225 pounds 20 times, and had a 38-inch vertical leap with a 10’7″ broad jump.

Blount visited the Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals, Los Angeles Chargers, San Francisco 49ers, and Pittsburgh Stealers and had a private workout for the Atlanta Falcons, according to a league source.

He’s a rangy, instinctive defensive back who was ultra-productive for the Cavaliers. Blount finished his career with 306 tackles, 5.5 sacks, and 9 interceptions. He had 87 tackles and 3 interceptions last season.

Brent Howell, Blount’s defensive coordinator at Virginia and current Vanderbilt defensive coordinator, previously praised him in an interview with Pro Football Network.

“Joey is someone that’s really passionate about the game, someone that has football instincts,” Howell said in a telephone interview. “It’s innate to him. He just gets around the ball. He understands where the ball is going to be, and he’s there fast. He triggers fast. He sees stuff. He plays fast. He doesn’t hesitate. He’s a guy who loves the game and plays passionately. He was a really productive player. Every year, he made havoc plays.

“He’s a football guy. Joey comes from a really good family. He was raised really, really well. He has a great support system. As much as he’s a good football player, he’s a really, really good person. He took advantage of his education at Virginia and is a leader in the community. Joey is an awesome person. He’s a great human being.”

Malone and Blount seem like good picks in rd 3 or 4...

 

[Griever]

 

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[|BlackJesus|]

2 hours ago, High School Harry said:

Ge-off Hobslobber on Bengals.com just now 

31. BENGALS _ S-CB Jalen Pitre, Baylor; Geoff Hobson, Bengals.com

 

I would HATE this ... so it's certainly a possibility. 😜

[|High School Harry|]

10 hours ago, BlackJesus said:

 

I would HATE this ... so it's certainly a possibility. 😜

Totally agree.

But it didn't.

Thrilled with Hill.

NOW let's go get the  Center who is better than the Second Coming of Billy Price,

Cam Jurgens.

P.S. Love the Ratbirds taking Limburgher... pissed off Lemur Jackson and the pick

will put Lemur on his ass numerous times getting rick rolled by our front four two

games a year.

[MichaelWeston]

My full list. Green means who I really want

 

QB

D'Eriq King-Miami (7)

Dustin Crum-Kent St (U)

EJ Perry-Brown (U)

Brock Purdy-Iowa St (U)

Cole Kelley-SE Lou (U)

Zerrick Cooper-Jack St (U)

 

RB

Abram Smith-Baylor (6)

Zonovan Knight-NC St (7)

Trestan Ebner-Baylor (7)

Rachaad White-Az St (6)

Tyler Badie-Missou (6)

Jerome Ford-Cincy (6)

Ty Chandler-NC (U)

Isaih Pacheco-Rutgers (U)

Jashuan Corbin-FSU (U)

Master Teague-OSU (U)

Kennedy Brooks-Oke (U)

 

WR	Slot WR
Bo Melton-Rutgers (5)	Khalil Shakir-Boise St (5)
TyQuan Thornton-Baylor (5)	Calvin Austin-Memphis (5)
	Velus Jones-Tennessee (6)
John Metchie-Alabama (3)	Wan'Dale Robinson-Kentucky (4)
Jailin Nailor-MSU (6)
Isaiah Weston-N Iowa (7)	Kyle Phillips-UCLA (6)
Tanner Conner-Idaho St (6)	Britain Covey-Utah (U)
Samori Toure-Nebraska (U)

 

TE

Trey McBride-C State (3)

Greg Dulcich-UCLA (4)

Charlie Kolar-Iowa St (5)

Jeremy Ruckert-OSU (5)

Jelani Woods-Va (5)

Jalen Wedermeyer-Texas AnM (6)

Austin Allen-Nebraska (7)

Derrick Deese-S Jose St (7)

James Mitchell-Va Tech (7)

Gerrit Prince-UAB (7)

 

C	G	T
Tyler Linderbaum-Iowa (1)	Zion Johnson-BC (1)	Matt Waletzko-N Dakota (6)
	Kenyon Green-Texas AnM (1)	Bamidele Osaleni-Utah (7)
Cam Jurgens-Nebraska (2)		Ja'Tyre Carter-Southern (7)
	Sean Rhyan-UCLA (4)
Luke Fortner-Kentucky (3)	Marquis Hayes-Oklahoma (4)	Spencer Burford-UTSA (5)
	Jamaree Salyer-Ga (4)
Zach Tom-Wake (5)
	Chris Paul-Tulsa (6)
Ze'Veryon Furcron-SIU (U)	Cade Mays-Tenn (6)
Keegan Cryder-Wyoming (U)	Nick Zakelj-Fordham (6)
Dylan Parham-Memphis (3)	Jason Poe-Mercer (7)
Cole Strange
	Blaise Andres-Minnesota (U)

 

DE	NT	3T
George Karlaftis-Purdue (1)		Devonta Wyatt-Georgia (1)
Arnold Ebiketie-Penn St (1)		Logan Hall-Louisville (1)
Sam Williams-Ole Miss (3)		Perion Winfrey-Oklahoma (2)
Dominique Robinson-Miami (4)		Travis Jones-Uconn (2)
		DeMarvin Leal-Texas AnM (2)
Mike Tafua-Utah (U)		Phidarian Mathis-Alabama (2)
Joshua Onujiogu-Framingtham St (U)
		Mathew Butler-Tennessee (4)
		Kalia Davis-UCF (5)
		Eyioma Uwazurike-Iowa St (5)
		Curtis Brooks-Cincy (6)
		Eric Johnson-Missouri St (7)
		Matt Henningsen-Wisconsin (U)
		Jordan Jackson-Air Force (U)

 

LB

Jojo Domann-Nebraska (5)

Malcolm Rodriguez-Oke St (5)

Mike Rose-Iowa St (5)

Jeremiah Gemmell-NC (6)

Brandon Smith-Penn St (6)

D'Marco Jackson-App St (7)

Kyron Johnson-Kansas (U)

Josh Ross-Michigan (U)

Darien Butler-Az St (U)

 

S	CB
Daxton Hill-Michigan (1)	Trent McDuffie-Washington (1)
	Derek Stingley-LSU (1)
JaQuan Brisker-Penn St (2)	Andrew Booth-Clemson (1)
	Kair Elam-Florida (1)
Kerby Joseph-Illinois (5)	Kyler Gordon-Washington (1)
Tycen Anderson-Toledo (5)	Roger McReary-Auburn (1)
Percy Butler-Louisiana (7)
	Cam Taylor-Britt-Nebraska (2)
Sterling Weatherford-Miami (U)
Brad Hawkins-Michigan (U)	Coby Bryant-Cincy (3)
	Sam Webb-Missou W (U)
	Gregory Junior-Ouchata Baptist (7)
	Darrel Baker-Ga Southern (7)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Kingspoint]

"Damn, it feels good to be a Bengal."

[Le Tigre]

What’s left for Day 3? 
 

Still would like a guard to offset questions at LG and for quality depth. 
 

Darrian Kinnard? 
 

 

[Griever]

11 hours ago, Kingspoint said:

"Damn, it feels good to be a Bengal."

I live in western ny (Bills country), but yesterday me and the gf went out shopping before the draft. I proudly wore a new bengals hoodie and hat. Even had a few people say "go cincy". Damn right it feels good.

[Jamie_B]

Jamaree Salyer

[Cricket]

 

So, who is the bigger winner of the Bengals’ draft:

 

Drue Chrisman, P    

           or

Thaddeus Moss, TE

 

         

[Griever]

 

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