2024 NFL Draft (April 25th-27th 2024) - Maye Day

[fromcal]

The 2024 NFL Draft is ongoing, and fans are curious about who will be this year’s Mr. Irrelevant.

Key takeaways

• The 2024 NFL Draft is underway, and fans are eagerly waiting to find out who will be this year’s Mr. Irrelevant12.
• Mr. Irrelevant is the nickname given to the player selected as the last pick in the draft, and it has become a tradition to celebrate this player despite their low draft position3.
• As the draft continues, we’ll soon know which candidate will hold the title of Mr. Irrelevant for the 2024 season4

 

[KingBrady]

Happier with the Polk pick than before but still doesn’t solve our problems at WR. Seems like he’s got good hands so good for a young WR, kind of like Meyers.

 

[philthepat]

Yup it's why I'm pretty glad we're not gonna be throwing Maye straight in... still a ton of work to do building the offense and he'd be on a hiding to nothing as it currently stands.

 

[KingBrady]

Layden Robinson the pick. Can never have too many guards. Especially with the quality we have.

 

[KingBrady]

Joe Milton III is an interesting one. Huge arm but a lot feel he’ll change position.

Should be the end of the Zappe era

 

[KingBrady]

So Patriots have finished picking and go QB, WR, OT, G, WR, CB/S, QB and TE. Bell feels like he could be a steal in the 7th.

 

[fromcal]

Patriots select Tennessee QB Joe Milton III with No. 193 overall pick in 2024 NFL Draft

One quarterback wasn't enough for the Patriots in the 2024 draft. New England selected a second quarterback Saturday, spending a sixth-round pick (No. 193) on rocket-armed Tennessee signal-caller Joe Milton III.

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[fromcal]

One quarterback wasn't enough for the Patriots in the 2024 NFL Draft.

New England selected a second quarterback, spending a sixth-round pick (No. 193) on rocket-armed Tennessee signal-caller Joe Milton III on Saturday after taking UNC star Drake Maye at No. 3 overall two days earlier.

Milton's leading attribute is obviously his arm. He owns an absolute cannon, firing majestic, high-arcing passes all over collegiate fields during his time with the Volunteers, but didn't quite enjoy the return most expected from a quarterback operating in the same offense that saw Hendon Hooker throw for 3,135 yards and 27 touchdowns in 2022.

Still, Milton completed 64.7 percent of his passes for 2,813 yards and 20 touchdowns in 2023, including a stellar first-half performance in which Milton tossed two touchdowns to help the Volunteers take a 20-7 lead over Alabama in a late-October game before eventually falling to the Crimson Tide. Ultimately, Milton and the Volunteers finished 8-4, and Tennessee sent Milton off to the NFL with the hopes a team would fall for his big arm, which Milton happily showed off on the Lucas Oil Stadium field during the NFL Scouting Combine.

That team ended up being the Patriots, whose pick instantly inspired memories of Washington's 2012 draft, in which the club selected Robert Griffin III second overall, then chose Kirk Cousins with the 102nd pick in the same draft.

Milton may not see the same opportunity Cousins enjoyed in Washington back then. He'll join New England as a backup entrenched behind Maye, whom the Patriots selected after turning down trade offers, doubling down on their conviction in the North Carolina product.

Because quarterback remains the most important position in the sport, it never hurts to add a couple of young passers to the roster, especially when considering New England's inability to find a reliable solution following the departure of Tom Brady. With their choice of Milton, the Patriots aren't shying from this reality.

 

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The Green Bay Packers in the second round select Javon Bullard, safety from the University of Georgia Bulldogs.

 

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DRAKE MAYE

Drake Maye Draft and Combine Prospect Profile | NFL.com

Player Bio​

• 2021: Redshirted. Played in four games as a reserve (7-10-70.0, 89 yards, TD passing; 6-62-10.3 rushing).
• 2022: ACC Player of the Year, Offensive Player of the Year, Rookie of the Year, Offensive Rookie of the Year (joined Jameis Winston as the only players to win all four awards in the same season). First-team All-ACC. Ranked top five in the FBS with 4,321 passing yards (342-517-66.2) and 38 passing TDs (7 INTs). Won Shaun Alexander Award (top freshman in the nation) and was finalist for the Manning Award (nation's top QB). Led the team with 698 rushing yards (184 carries, 3.8 per, 7 TDs). Started all 14 games.
• 2023: Second-team All-ACC. Started 12 games (269-425-63.3, 3,608 yards, 24 TDs, 9 INTs passing; 112-449-4.0, 9 rushing TDs).
• Father, Mark, played football at North Carolina. Brother, Luke, played basketball at North Carolina. Brother, Cole, won an NCAA baseball title at Florida. Brother, Beau, plays basketball for North Carolina. Mother, Aimee, attended UNC.

-- by Chad Reuter

 

[philthepat]

Joe Milton III is an interesting one. Huge arm but a lot feel he’ll change position.

Should be the end of the Zappe era

Drafting a former Michigan Wolverine in the 6th round... not sure that'll ever work...

 

[HarpoSF]

Drafting a former Michigan Wolverine in the 6th round... not sure that'll ever work...

What would they need that schlub for? They already have the new Drew Bledsoe in Drake Maye.

 

[fromcal]

2024 NFL Draft picks - New England Patriots

Round 1: 3rd Overall - QB Drake Maye North Carolina

Round 2: 37th Overall - WR Ja’Lynn Polk, Washington

Round 3: 68th Overall - OT Caedan Wallace Penn State

Round 4: 103rd Overall - G Layden Robinson Texas A&M

Round 4: 110th Overall - WR Javon Baker UCF

Round 6: 180th Overall - CB Marcellas Dial South Carolina

Round 6: 193rd Overall - QB Joe Milton Tennessee

 

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The Green Bay Packers selected Arizona offensive lineman Jordan Morgan in the first round (No. 25 overall) of the 2024 NFL draft.

Height: 6-5

Weight: 311

Age: 22

From: Marana, AZ

College profile

Breakdown: 37-game starter at left tackle and two-time All-Pac 12 pick. Lacks ideal arm length for offensive tackle (under 33″) but is a terrific athlete overall. Wide, well-built frame with huge hands. Two-time team captain. Tore ACL in 2022 but returned to be a top player in 2023. The Packers think he has the athleticism, strength and intelligence to play both sides of the line at offensive tackle and guard. Expected to get a chance at left tackle but could compete to start at right guard right away.

Unpacking Future Packers: No. 7, Arizona OL Jordan Morgan

Dane Brugler’s scouting report: “A four-year starter at Arizona, Morgan was a constant at left tackle in offensive coordinator Brennan Carroll’s zone -based scheme (Carroll is the son of Pete Carroll and was the assistant offensive line coach for the Seattle Seahawks from 2015-21). After Arizona won a combined five games during his first three seasons on campus, Morgan helped lead the program’s turnaround in 2023 (Arizona won 10 games in a season for just the second time since 1998). A quick-footed blocker, Morgan displays range and aggression in the run game and gets on top of rushers quickly in his jump sets when he uses well-timed hands. His struggles in pass protection come when he is overaggressive with his kickslide and gets too far up the arc, which can create a two-way go for rushers and open the door for inside counters. Overall, Morgan struggles to anchor mid-slide versus power, but he is a balanced mover who is well-schooled and physical in all phases. Though he can survive at tackle in the NFL, his skill set projects much better inside at guard, similar to Matthew Bergeron.”

Daniel Jeremiah's scouting report: "Morgan is a very athletic left tackle with average size. In pass pro, he is quick out of his stance to meet and cover up speed rushers. He can sink his weight and drop levels when bull rushed. He also does a nice job re-working his hands when he gets knocked back to regain leverage. He struggles to redirect inside when facing counter moves, getting beat on that inside shoulder too often. He also will occasionally duck his head, which is correctable. In the run game, he is more finesse than power. He can use his quickness to cut off the back side and he takes excellent angles to the second level to wall off linebackers. He doesn't have a lot of knock-back power to displace defenders over his nose. Morgan is just over a year removed from ACL surgery, and I'm hopeful he can add more strength/power now that he's healthy. Overall, he has starting tackle ability."

Lance Zierlein's scouting report: "Three-year starter who displayed his resilience and work ethic by coming back and playing good football after suffering a torn ACL late in the 2022 season. Morgan is both fluid and flexible in space, with the ability to help spring running plays with second-level blocks and play-side lead blocking. He fails to secure back-side cutoffs too frequently, but improving his pad level and landmarks might fix that issue. His punch approach diminishes his pass protection length and causes him to lose connection at the top of the rush. He will need to get his hands and feet synced up in order to improve his balance and consistency against athletic rushers. He’s a capable run blocker and pass protector, and he features projectable upside with more work. Morgan has the traits and talent to become a solid starting left tackle."

They said it: “Big man, left tackle, really good athlete, can play out in space. Ability to play all four positions for us. Been a left tackle mainly there but we think he can move inside to guard. He has power in his lower body, can move people off the spot. He’s just wired like a Packer. Two-time team captain. A really good dude.” — GM Brian Gutekunst

 

[fromcal]

I just love the description of Jordan Morgan from the University of Arizona going to the Green Bay Packers.

 

[fromcal]

Green Bay Packers add full draft class; fifth-round pick asks for cheese recommendations.

Key takeaways

• The Green Bay Packers have added a full NFL draft class to their roster for the 2024 season1.
• Their fifth-round pick, Jacob Monk, made headlines by asking for cheese recommendations after being drafted. Fans enthusiastically responded with suggestions2.
• The Packers’ draft picks include offensive tackle Jordan Morgan in the first round and several other selections across different rounds

 

[fromcal]

So a NFL draft pick player asks for cheese recommendations. I prefer sausages.

 

[fromcal]

In the 2024 NFL Draft, the New York Jets made the final selection of the seventh round, and this player holds the unique distinction of being Mr. Irrelevant. The honor goes to Alabama safety Jaylen Key, who was chosen as the No. 257 overall pick1. Let’s learn a bit more about him:

• College Journey: Jaylen Key began his college football career at UAB, where he received an honorable mention as an all-Conference USA selection in 2022. Later, he transferred to Alabama, where he secured a starting spot for the Crimson Tide during legendary coach Nick Saban’s final season at the helm.
• Performance: Standing at 6 feet 2 inches and weighing 210 pounds, Key contributed to Alabama’s No. 16 scoring defense. His stats for the season included 60 tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss, a pass break-up, and an interception.
• Drafted from Alabama: Key became the second Mr. Irrelevant ever from Alabama, following in the footsteps of cornerback Ramzee Robinson, who held the same title as the No. 255 and final pick in the 2007 NFL Draft.
• Symmetry: Interestingly, the final pick before Coach Saban’s first season in Tuscaloosa and the last pick after his retirement both hailed from Alabama1.

So, while the last pick in the draft may have once been a lighthearted tradition, players like Jaylen Key are proving that it can lead to genuine intrigue and even NFL success!

 

[fromcal]

Jaylen Key was the last NFL draft pick #257 overall, 7th round pick New York Jets.
He was honored tonight at Angels Stadium.