Amarius Mims, Jer'Zhan Newton, and Cooper Dejean came away as massive value picks in the 2024 NFL Draft. Who else followed suit?
as we can now reflect with a bit less bias on who came away as winners and losers from the event. It was a shock to see names like Iowa cornerback Cooper Dejean and Illinois defensive tackle Jer'Zhan Newton slip into the second round, while offensive tackle Amarius Mims could turn into one of the best value picks of the entire event.
Yes, he started just eight games at the college level for the Bulldogs, but that does not mean he is a developmental tackle. The injuries are a big concern for Mims, but when he is on the field, he was consistently the best player on the field week in and week out. He is a refined pass blocker, strong as an ox, moves extremely well at his size, and has enormous length to keep defenders out of his chest at will.
And it is to the gain of the Washington Commanders as they add Newton to a defensive tackle room that already consists of DaRon Payne and Jonathan Allen. Newton is an explosive, slippery pass rusher who will bring day-one heat to NFL quarterbacks. This might have been the steal of the draft.Another shocking Big Ten player to fall out of the first round was Iowa defensive back Cooper Dejean.
And that's an extremely safe be to make in the second round, even if there are other questions about the player. Mitchell is a silky smooth athlete for being 6-foot-2, has sure hands, tracks the ball extremely well, and has no issues beating press man coverage. UConn guard Christian Haynes is a nasty, nasty player. And the Seattle Seahawks were fortunate enough to get him with the 81st overall pick. Despite playing at a smaller, less prestigious program, Haynes went to the Reese's Senior Bowl and looked like the best offensive lineman there, dominating Power Five talent at will.
While Booker will not see the field in running situations, at least early in his career with the Bears, he will find himself out there as a designated pass rusher extremely early. He's too lethal off the edge not to deploy in obvious passing situations.The natural gifts that quarterback Spencer Rattler possesses can only be bested by Caleb Williams and Drake Maye in this class.
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