Draft thread

[Maelstrom88]

I wouldn't rule Trent out. Ezra might be a guard.

[YikesVikes]

Cleveland is a poor pick. Loved everything they have done before but this guy is a development prospect. Two high for the 2nd. Would have gathered Jones and or Fulton.

[J. Kapp 11]

I am sad that Trent is out of the running but that is okay, I am happy with Cleveland! I am really curious to see if Redskins will trade Trent somehow

I think the Skins are screwed. They wanted too much for him, and now the 2nd round is basically over.

[RandyMoss84]

Per Pelissero:

With the #Vikings using the No. 58 pick on Boise State OL Ezra Cleveland, a trade for #Redskins LT Trent Williams is now off the table, sources tell me and
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Minnesota had extensive discussions with Washington, which never pulled the trigger on a deal.
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[VikingsVictorious]

I wouldn't rule out Williams trade, actually more leverage now...my draft guide says Cleveland can kick inside to Guard also

Jinx

[VikingLord]

Just glad they focused on the lines with this pick.

Cleveland is smooth mover who rose up draft boards late. Not sure what to make of that (usually not a fan of late risers because they are usually rising due to Combine results and scripted pro days), but he is a better prospect and more pro-ready than O'Neill was coming out and I see them as very similar players in terms of their ceiling. O'Neill worked out well and if the Vikings did their homework I expect Ezra will follow the same trajectory as a pro.

[VikingsVictorious]

Cleveland is a poor pick. Loved everything they have done before but this guy is a development prospect. Two high for the 2nd. Would have gathered Jones and or Fulton.

I saw him when watching Mattison clips after last years draft. I thought he looked amazing.

[dead_poet]

Cleveland's athletic profile is absurd.

[VikingLord]

Cleveland is a poor pick. Loved everything they have done before but this guy is a development prospect. Two high for the 2nd. Would have gathered Jones and or Fulton.

He's a lot like O'Neill coming out and that worked out well, so I can't sell the pick too short.

[VikingsVictorious]

Just glad they focused on the lines with this pick.

Cleveland is smooth mover who rose up draft boards late. Not sure what to make of that (usually not a fan of late risers because they are usually rising due to Combine results and scripted pro days), but he is a better prospect and more pro-ready than O'Neill was coming out and I see them as very similar players in terms of their ceiling. O'Neill worked out well and if the Vikings did their homework I expect Ezra will follow the same trajectory as a pro.

He's bigger than O'Neill and almost as athletic.

[S197]

Good. Athletic guy that they can develop vs a guy that would command draft picks, more money, and likely can't stay on the field. This was the better move long-term.

[RandyMoss84]

Mims is finally drafted to the awful Jets

[VikingPaul73]

I am sad that Trent is out of the running but that is okay, I am happy with Cleveland! I am really curious to see if Redskins will trade Trent somehow

I think the Skins are screwed. They wanted too much for him, and now the 2nd round is basically over.

Agreed, they overplayed their hand, and now they are stuck.

[S197]

Lol Mims one pick after

[YikesVikes]

Cleveland is a poor pick. Loved everything they have done before but this guy is a development prospect. Two high for the 2nd. Would have gathered Jones and or Fulton.

I saw him when watching Mattison clips after last years draft. I thought he looked amazing.

Issue with moving guys in college. I like reach blockers but I like movement on our line as well. Too often last year, we simply could not move guys out of a hole. Cleveland is more of the same.