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Smith should be a top 3-5 when the dust settles

Good to see the Goph OL rated so highly

They will be tempted grab an edge or Lb depending how the picks fall, could be bpa

Surprised where the QB's currently ranked, we might have a shot at one mid rd 1

I personally love Trinidad and Kiwan Lacey both..Be happy with either, especially Chambliss

Hurry-up Vikings, we ain't getting any younger! 

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You have been on Jaden Baugh since last year. I will give you that. I have watched him a couple times this season. HIs ability to be able to read the blocks and be as patient as Baugh is reminds me a lot of Bell. For his size, his ability to be as quick as he is and hit the holes, he won't miss a 'Grand Canyon' type hole, is something special.

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Mentioned Heldt before.

Will Heldt is an excellent schematic fit for the Minnesota Vikings and defensive coordinator Brian Flores, who values versatile, hybrid edge defenders. While Heldthasn't been a consensus top-30 pick for Minnesota in major 2027 mock drafts, his skill set aligns perfectly with their defensive identity.

The Schematic Fit

  • High-Volume Disguise & Alignment Flexibility: Brian Flores runs one of the most exotic, high-blitz defensive schemes in the NFL. Heldt's ability to rush from a two-point stand, a three-point stance, or drop out into the flat fits perfectly. Flores loves moving pass rushers around the formation to create confusion, and Heldt'sexperience reducing inside or standing up wide would be heavily utilized.

  • The "Heavy" Edge Role: At 6'7" and 260 lbs, Heldt brings more size than a traditional stand-up outside linebacker. This length and bulk make him a strong candidate for the "heavy" edge role in Minnesota, allowing him to set a physical edge against physical NFC North running games (like Detroit and Green Bay) while maintaining the athletic capacity to rush the passer.

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Not exactly the comp you’d want.

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Kingston Lopa, S, California (previous school: Oregon)

With more interceptions (five) this season than games played (four), Lopa has been a September riser. He didn’t record an interception last game against Clemson, but he did lead the team with 11 tackles — giving him a team-high 27 on the season. Listed at 6-foot-5, 210 pounds, Lopa has a nose for the football while patrolling the middle of the field.

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Duff is another guy I started talking about last year after his game vs Penn State. Reid has him a couple maybe 3 spots too low. He’ll catch up 😎

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Man, Allen has at least 30lbs on Mestemaker. He definitely plays as physically, but he’s not going to finish the season if he doesn’t dial it back a notch.

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At the end Jeremiah sounds an ominous note on Dylan Stewart. Probably cost himself $30 million if not more.

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Saw his first couple games this year (fiancé kids both went to VaTech for undergrad). More of an F than a Y. He catches everything.

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Best. Name. In. Football.

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Johnson with Baugh still on the board would be bad

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JustInTime wrote:

https://twitter.com/dp_nfl/status/2105699572672495638Best. Name. In. Football.

Try saying that name without sounding like you have a lisp.

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There have been several great QBs without a rocket launcher hanging off their shoulder. If you’ve got enough arm to make all the throws that should suffice.

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