Sorry kids. I have plans the rest of the draft. Placing a "catch call" 7th round thread to discuss here. I can separate them out later this weekend if needed.
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Great job with the draft again boi ! ! !
Yeah. Super helpful. Thanks Boi.
Pack on the clock for number #1 of #4 7th's. I'm excited...
Having four 7th rounders could help corral some players before the UFDA rush....
That's why Gute likes his 7th rounders. Get rid of the competition for those priority UDFA's.
Thanks Boi.
Camp body.
Sometimes I wonder if Packers GMs even know who their defensive coordinators are.
Hope thereâs not too many Love to Valentine âs in camp
Trapasso like the Valentine pick.
"Incredibly physical at the line. High-upside flier".
@packerboi posted:Sorry kids. I have plans the rest of the draft. Placing a "catch call" 7th round thread to discuss here. I can separate them out later this weekend if needed.
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Thank You!!
Lew Nichols III enters the 2023 NFL Draft as one of the most productive backs in the country. In 2021 as a junior, Nichols led the country in rushing yards with 1,848 and was one of the most explosive backs in the country. In 2022 as a senior, Nichols saw his production dip as he battled injuries and dealt with a rebuilding offensive line, but he is still a player who is very intriguing in the eyes of evaluators.
Nichols is a well-built back that offers very good size and a sturdy lower half. He is an above-average athlete for his size but like most bigger backs, he lacks some of the agility and top-end speed to make him a big-play threat at the next level. Nichols is a downhill runner who showcases patience, vision, and discipline when working to the line of scrimmage. He is able to quickly identify the hole and put his foot in the ground and get upfield. He flashes just average short-area burst and is a build-to-speed runner who only has one gear. Nichols displays very good contact balance and runs with good pad level. He routinely breaks arm tackles and is able to push the pile forward in short-area and goal-line situations.
Nichols is a straight-line athlete who is at his best when he goes north and south. He lacks the lateral agility and fluid hips to change direction and make defenders miss and relies on his blocking and power to turn positive plays. While Nichols routinely hit big plays in college, he displayed just above-average top-end speed and oftentimes was caught from behind down the field. In the passing game, Nichols was very productive as a dump-off and leak-out option where he showed a natural ability to catch the ball and make something happen in the open field. He did not show an ability to run routes or be a true difference-maker on third down. Nichols does show a willingness to pass block and has the size to anchor against the rush, but his angles and hand placement need improvement.
Overall, Nichols projects as a top backup who has some starter qualities but his lack of elusiveness, speed, and third-down ability hurt his outlook as a potential future starter.
Top Reasons to Buy In:
Top Reasons For Concern:
Size (TBD):
Height: 5110
Weight: 220 lbs
Athletic Testing (TBD):
Ideal Role: Backup RB
Sounds like Jamaal Williams
Kind of a head scratcher. He's big, but that seems about it. Kind of a poor-man's Jamaal Williams. I suppose Patrick Taylor offers what Kenny McIntosh does but he would have seemed a better fit.
He does sport righteous dreds on occasion, though.
So anyone check the wonderlic scores on all our guys??? 
@D J posted:
What a reach!ð
A safety!
Nichols was another of our pre-draft visits. I liked his tape. Bruiser back.
Anthony Johnson Jr. S Iowa State
Guteâs just trolling us now. Last pick coming will be OL
Lew look like a mofo.
@D J posted:
Concerned about his 0â wingspan. Sounds like fumbling could be a problem.
Tyranosaurus Lew.
Johnson's a nice flier pick.
A more positive view of the Kentucky CB:
Johnson is a hard nose tough kid. Think he was a visit also.
@Darryl Hand posted:A more positive view of the Kentucky CB:
I quoted a positive view above from Trapasso.
@packerboi posted:Sorry kids. I have plans the rest of the draft. Placing a "catch call" 7th round thread to discuss here. I can separate them out later this weekend if needed.
Go Pack!
What's her name?
Positive review of Iowa St safety Anthony Johnson
@packerboi posted:Sorry kids. I have plans the rest of the draft.
Unacceptable!!!
Seriously. Always appreciate what you do around here.
@Herschel posted:But what does he really offer that they don't have? I suppose if Dillon moves on, maybe.
If you're drafting for need in the 7th, then you're already screwed. Dude had the most rushing yards in college FB last year. That's enough to take a flier regardless of who is on the roster.
