2018 NFL Draft

Rd. 1 Pick 14 (14
Minkah Fitzpatrick (DB) 6’1” 201 lbs 4.46 40-rd dash [Alabama]
6.30 Grade by NFL.com

Very high intensity player who somehow fell to 14 in my most recent draft and I scooped him right up.
He is the ultimate plug and play backfield player. Experienced at slot cornerback, can also play in a subpackage
as a linebacker and a blitzer and he has played both corner and safety at a very high level
throughout his collegiate career. A walk-on at Alabama as a freshman he started 10 times at the “star”
position earning him Freshman All-American accolades and Freshman All-ACC notice posting 45 tackles,
3 for a loss and 11 pass break ups. Speedy with “sticky hands” he has pick six value as well. Fitz was
moved to safety when Eddie Jackson got injured and he ended up leading the team with 6 interceptions,
186 interception return yards, earning two more pick-sixes setting an Alabama school record. He still has
room for improvement but he is easily one of the best defensive backs in the draft.

Rd. 2 Pick 12 (45)
DJ Moore (WR) 6’0” 200 lbs 4.42 40-yd dash [Maryland]
5.83 Grade by NFL.com

2017 Big 10 Receiver of the Year, first-team All-Conference selection despite catching passes from 4
different quarterbacks in 2017. Started all 12 games of Maryland’s season setting a school record with
80 receptions for 1033 yds and 8 tds. Although the physicals are different Moore is compared to
Stephon Diggs due to their similar playing style and athletic ability. Most likely destined for the slot due
to the lack of height but he also has potential as a punt/kick returner.
Rd. 3 Pick 12 (76)
Isaac Yiadom (CB) 6’1” 190 lbs 4.52 40-yd dash [Boston College]
5.65 Grade by NFL.com
Isaac might be a bit injury prone but in 2016 Yiadom led the Eagles with 10 pass break-ups, starting 8 of
13 games making 26 stops, two for a loss. In 2017 he started all 13 games making 53 tackles, 2
interceptions and 7 more pass break-ups. Can handle press-man as well as zone coverage. His man
coverage still needs a bit of work but he has excellent special teams value. Plays stronger than he looks.
He is a project but he has a lot of potential.

Rd. 4 Pick 1 (101)
Alex Cappa (OT) 6’6” 305 lbs [Humboldt St]
5.42 Grade by NFL.com

I am particularly high on Cappa because I think he has the potential to help the packers O-line depth
immediately. He was a unanimous First-Team All-American in all four seasons he played with the
Lumberjacks. Better at run-blocking than pass protection he could potentially move to guard although
he could also play as a swing tackle. Strong finisher on all snaps “his mean is always on”.

Rd. 4 Pick 33 (133)
Jalyn Holmes (Edge) 6’5” 283 lbs [Ohio State]
5.71 Grade by NFL.com

Holmes received an honorable mention even though he sat behind the likes of Joey Bosa, Nick Bosa,
Tyquan Lewis and Sam Hubbard during his first few years but he was still an important piece of Ohio’s
rotation. Deceptively strong, excellent spin move, length and natural athleticism and power to become
more dominant at the next level.

Rd. 5 Pick 1 (134)
Terrell Edmunds (S) 6’0” 217 lbs 4.47 40-yd dash [Virginia Tech]
5.54 Grade by NFL.com

Older brother of Tremaine Edmunds, son of former pro-bowler TE Ferrell Edmunds. He broke out in
2016 with an honorable mention starting 13 of 14 games, posting 89 tackles, 2.5 for loss, and four
interceptions. He ended his season early to have shoulder surgery but still managed to receive thirdteam
All-ACC recognition while playing though the injury making 59 stops, 2.5 for loss, 2 interceptions
and 2 pass break-ups. Good size and burst with man cover talent against bigger targets. Some
inconsistencies as an open-field tackler but Joe Whitt Jr. should be able to help with that.

Rd. 5 Pick 37 (174)
Auden Tate (WR) 6’5” 225 lbs 4.68 40 yd-dash [FSU]
5.43 Grade by NFL.com

Although Tate was injured in 2017 he still impressed in his junior year. Huge target with outstanding
body control. Leaps in mid-air and adjusts to make the catch using very strong hands. Extremely tough
as he played through a shoulder injury that year. The one major knock on Tate is his speed but coaches
swear he will run better on the field than at the combine. Tate could be another major red-zone threat
for Rodgers.

Rd. 6 Pick 12 (186)
Brian O’Neill (OT) 6’7
5.71 Grade by NFL.com

Originally started as a tight end Brian was moved to tackle in 2015 playing in all 13 games and starting
the final 12 at both left and right tackle. The following year he earned a second-team ALL-ACC mention.
Injuries on the line moved him to left tackle for his junior season where he started all 12 games and
earned first-team all-American honors. He was also used as an offensive weapon by Pitt as a rusher and
a passer earning him two scores. Classic zone-scheme blocker, also a potential for a move to guard,
O’Neill needs to put on some more mass or swing tackle could be his ceiling.

Rd. 6 Pick 33 (207)
Dorance Armstrong (Edge) 6’4” 246 lbs [Kansas]
5.60 Grade by NFL.com

Armstrong broke out in his sophomore year earning him a first-team Big-12 mention by racking up 10
sacks, 56 tackles, 20 for loss, and 3 forced fumbles. His production dropped in 2017 but he still earned
second-team all-conference honors with 63 tackles, 9 for a loss, 1.5 sacks, four pass break ups and 3
more forced fumbles. More athletic oriented than technique oriented but that could be corrected with
the right coaching and the switch to a 3-4 OLB.

Rd. 7 Pick 14 (232)
Troy Fumagalli (TE) 6’5” 247 lbs [Wisconsin]
5.38 Grade by NFL.com

Some of the best hands in the country—despite only having 9 fingers. Troy was the Cotton Bowl
Offensive MVP of the year in 2017. P.J. Fleck the opposing coach for Western Michigan described Troy
as “incredible”. His blocking showed much improvement this year and he continued to produce
offensively consistently. While crafty in terms of his route running, he is still a pretty raw prospect with
below average athleticism, but he makes up for It with consistency and he still gets it done.

Rd. 7 Pick 21 (239)
Marcus Allen (S) 6’2” 215 lbs. [Penn St]
5.63 Grade by NFL.com

As a true freshman Allen played in all 13 games, starting in the final seven gaining 58 tackles, 2 for a loss,
1 sack and 3 pass break-ups. He was voted as an honorable mention All-Big Ten the following year after
starting 12 games and garnering 81 tackles, 5 for a loss, 1 sack and 2 forced fumbles. In 2016, Allen was
a third-team all-conference selection as he led the Nittany Lions with 110 tackles in 14 starts, also
breaking up 3 passes, recording a forced fumble and a blocked kick. He was a team captain and a locker
room favorite, he can match up with TE’s, and he already plays with an NFL level of aggression. The
Packers need more bangers on defense, and I think with our secondary would benefit from his downhill
speed and coverage abilities. A scout is reported as saying “I think he would be a great fit for the nickel
or dime linebacker position” which if I’m not mistaken is a major position of need now that Burnett is no
longer with the team.