Felger and Mazz Big Board: Safeties in the 2023 NFL Draft
The Felger and Mazz Big Board returns for the 2023 NFL Draft! The Felger and Mazz program believes that throwing markers at a draft magazine is just as successful as…
The Felger and Mazz Big Board returns for the 2023 NFL Draft! The Felger and Mazz program believes that throwing markers at a draft magazine is just as successful as predicting who’ll be picked based on scouting reports....so that’s what they do!
In 12 years, the guys have correctly predicted 13 Patriots draft picks. The F&M Big Board gave us DE Jake Bequette, WR Aaron Dobson, QB Jimmy Garoppolo, DE Trey Flowers, CB Cyrus Jones, QB Jacoby Brissett, OT Isaiah Wynn, WR N’Keal Harry, CB Joejuan Williams, DT Christian Barmore, LB Cameron McGrone, and two hits last year Cole Strange OG and Pierre Strong RB.
The big board continues on Thursday with the guys picking safeties!
Will the guys add correct picks again this year? Here’s their safety hits!
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Safeties:
Safety JL Skinner III, Boise St.
BOISE, ID - SEPTEMBER 17: Safety JL Skinner #0 of the Boise State Broncos breaks up a pass intended for wide receiver Randy Fields Jr. #0 of the UT Martin Skyhawks during second half action at Albertsons Stadium on September 17, 2022 in Boise, Idaho. Boise State won the game 30-7. (Photo by Loren Orr/Getty Images)
Strengths:
- Puts squeeze on targets from short zone
- Ability to expand tackle net into wide angles
- Arm length aids range over the top as center fielder
Weaknesses:
- Tall but lean through lower body
- Needs to run feet through contact
- Takes poor angles to getting throws
(Source: NFL.com)
Safety Christian Young, Arizona
TUCSON, ARIZONA - SEPTEMBER 10: Wide receiver Austin Williams #85 of the Mississippi State Bulldogs scores a touchdown despite safety Christian Young #5 of the Arizona Wildcats during the NCAA football game at Arizona Stadium on September 10, 2022 in Tucson, Arizona. (Photo by Rebecca Noble/Getty Images)
Strengths:
- Straight line speed and athleticism
- Swiss army knife
- Solid job squeezing gaps and space
Weaknesses:
- Misses tackles in space
- Inability to turn and locate the football
- Flexibility
(Source: thedraftnetwork.com)
Safety Jartavius Martin, Illinois
Justin Casterline/Getty ImagesCHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS - OCTOBER 15: Jartavius Martin #21 of the Illinois Fighting Illini intercepts a pass intended for Michael Brown-Stephens #22 of the Minnesota Golden Gophers during the second half at Memorial Stadium on October 15, 2022 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
Strengths:
- Oily hips provide free-flowing transitions
- Punches and separates to free himself in run support
- Offers nickelback and safety versatility
Weaknesses:
- Needs to take leveraged angles to ball carrier
- Undercut angles on the throw run a little shallow
- Inconsistent chase speed when beaten deep
(Source: NFL.com)
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