Multiple clubs have informed Cal quarterback Davis Webb they view him as a “first-round talent,” tweets Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle. Jason Cole of Bleacher Report indicated earlier this week that Webb could be selected in the first round, and noted as many as five clubs had expressed interest in the 6’5″ signal-caller. That number has now grown to 12, per Branch, and Webb has met with the Cardinals and Steelers, according to Tony Pauline of DraftAnalyst.com.
Here’s more on the 2017 draft:
- Miami tight end David Njoku visited with the Panthers, as Njoku told the Rich Eisen Show (video link) earlier this week. Njoku, who registered 43 receptions and eight touchdowns last season, is expected to be one of two first-round picks at tight end, joining Alabama’s O.J. Howard. The Buccaneers and Giants are also reportedly eyeing Njoku, who is just 20 years old.
- The Buccaneers, Saints, and Cardinals have all conducted meetings with Michigan defender Jabrill Peppers, reports Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com (Twitter link). Debate has emerged regarding what position Peppers will play in the NFL, as though Peppers views himself as a safety, some clubs may see him as a linebacker. Per Peppers, 30 teams wants him to play safety, one wants him to play linebacker, and one outlier views Peppers as an offensive player, tweets Nick Baumgardner of MLive.com.
- Alabama defensive lineman Jonathan Allen says he’s only met with with the Bears thus far in the draft process, according to SiriusXM NFL Radio (Twitter link). Allen, viewed as one this year’s best defensive prospects, could see his stock fall thanks to a shoulder injury. Some scouts believe Allen could drop into the No. 12-17 range after initially being projected as a top-five pick.
*met with the Bears
Jonathan Allen will b a steal if he falls to the 12-17 range. Peppers with Honey Badger and Peterson is a scary secondary.
hope he drops to the Giants….especially if Hankins is resigned….
I completely agree about Peppers…I personally think he would fit best in a scheme like the Patriots run.
Peppers on the Patriots would be just down right scary!! Although, if utilized correctly, he could make the Cardinals have absolutely the best secondary in the NFL.. Peterson, The Badger, Buchannon, and Peppers would offer the Cardinals an extreme amount of versatility not found on any other team in the NFL.
Although, with that being said, I still think the Cardinals will draft their QBOTF with their pick. The Cardinals have quite a few holes to fill on offense and defense, but a player like Peppers could really help plug up a couple of different holes.
We are talking about a player that is dangerous with the ball in his hands, for returns, and even on offense. He could also play MLB as a sideline to sideline tackling machine and a guy who could blitz up the middle with success. He’s also a solid guy to match-up on TE’s, slot receivers, and one who can also play deep and offer help over the top.
Peppers is a GM’s and Coaches dream come true. With rosters having to be crunched down, he is a guy that can honestly fill about 5 or so roles for you..
Again, if everything pans out, he could ultimately become a solid guy on ST in coverage for punts, a great return man, an offensive weapon and depth piece at RB and WR, a safety, db, and a lb. So, we are talking about a guy that could really take the place of about anywhere from 4 to 6 players and roster spots. That, in itself, is just about priceless, especially when every single roster spot is at a premium these days…He allows for much more depth at positions of need, or allows a team to carry on that extra blocking TE, that developmental player that a team doesn’t want to expose to their Practice Squad, etc., etc., the list goes on and on.
IF USED CORRECTLY, Peppers will quickly become one of the most dynamic players in the NFL. For his benefit, and for the benefit of fans of football, I hope he gets drafted to a team that can truly utilize all of his abilities!!