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The Redzone Draft Show - Top 10 Prospects

by kohkaynerain | 4 years ago | 0 Comments

What's good Redzone, welcome to the Redzone Draft Show's Top 10 for this years draft class. Starting off with a disclaimer, this top 10 is based off of scouting from earlier in the season, and the RZDS Big Board will be discussed on the next episode of the In The Zone Radio Show.

  1. Kamryn Killings, QB, Oregon State - Killings is the most sought after prospect in this draft class, and rightfully so. There are plenty of teams in RZ that are in dire need of a quarterback, but only a few will get the opportunity to draft one of this caliber. BEST FIT: New York Giants - The Giants are lacking on the offensive side of the ball at every position except HB. Killings is a dynamic playmaker who would be perfect to build around. 

  2. Jonathan Stockton, DE, Ole Miss - Stockton is one of, if not the, top defensive prospects in this draft class. He's versatile, playing both on the edge as well as some snaps on the interior. BEST FIT: Denver Broncos - Though the Broncos won't end up in the top 5 of their own accord, they do hold a 1st rd pick from the Texans (via trade for Von Miller) who seem to be doing it for them. If this keeps up, they can end up with an elite talent to add to their already solid defense. 

  3. Donte Aiken, CB, Auburn - Donte Aiken hasn't attracted much attention so far, but I believe it's because teams don't want to draw much attention to him at all. This is a kid who will walk onto a RZ team and be CB1 before training camp begins. BEST FIT: Kansas City Chiefs - Through the first 6 weeks of the season, the defending Super Bowl Champions have amassed a disappointing 1-5 record, largely due to a defense that is getting absolutely embarrassed. With no 2nd rd pick this year, the Chiefs will need a guaranteed impact player to add on defense in the first round.

  4. Quincy Kilgore, OT, Clemson - Kilgore is the clear best in a draft class that's worryingly thin at all OL positions. Though this is the case, there is a chance we see him slide late into the first round. BEST FIT: Los Angeles Chargers - The Chargers lack both talent and depth at tackle, and unfortunately they won’t have many options to improve there come draft day.

  5. Will Turner, DE, Washington - Turner is the kind of defensive player you scheme around. He is a strong, smart 3-4 DE, and at 21 years old can be the foundation of a defense looking to rebuild. BEST FIT: Cincinnati Bengals - The Bengals can use a game changer like Turner, as evidenced by the fact that they are allowing 119 yards on the ground per game, and are league worst in points allowed (30). Defense should be a priority for this team.

  6. Jaime Woodbury, EDGE, PSU - Some may consider Jaime Woodbury a reach in the first round, but I believe the kid has talent to make an immediate impact as a pass rusher in the league. He can use some work, but has the intangibles to be an impact defender. BEST FIT: Pittsburgh Steelers - I know the Steelers are primarily rushing LB TJ Watt on the edge, but to be honest, the lack of depth behind Cam Heyward at DE is unacceptable. Woodbury may benefit from putting his hand in the dirt in a RZ defense.

  7. Stephen Silvers, EDGE, Stanford - Silvers is very similar to Woodbury in skill set, but some teams may feel he’s the better prospect in the long term. He’s hard hitting, and has incredible intuition in finding the ball carrier in open space.  BEST FIT: Miami Dolphins - I’m a fan of the pieces Miami has on defense, but truth be told, they have no real threats for the pass rush. Sure they traded for Von Miller, but he’s 31, and how long will that pairing last? Bring in a first round talent on that rookie deal and get to work.

  8. Delvin Givens, CB, Oregon - Givens is a CB who will come into RZ and immediately see reps. He primarily plays out of the slot, and can be great to defend shifty WRs and quicker TEs. BEST FIT: Minnesota Vikings - The Vikings CB room is young and inexperienced. Would Givens change that? Obviously not, but adding more first round talent to this secondary would not hurt in the slightest.

  9. Isaiah Clifton, IDL, LSU - Clifton will get drafted much higher than his projections at the moment. He is a top tier run stopper and will plug in at DT for some team, ready to make an immediate impact. This is the type of guy that changes the look of a defense. BEST FIT: Detroit Lions - Snacks and Danny Shelton are both good defensive tackles, but Snacks is 31 on a deal that ends this season, and Shelton is 27 with next year being a contract year. This pick is a no brainer to me.

  10. Zach Breaston, S, PSU - Rounding out the top 10 is Zach Breaston from Penn St. He’s a solid safety who will be effective in stopping the run, but his work in coverage sometimes leaves something to be desired. BEST FIT: Carolina Panthers - The Panthers recently drafted S Jeremy Chinn to play alongsilongside Tre Boston, but I don’t believe Boston is the future for this team. With some time, Breaston could become one of the top players on this defense.