HASHBROWN3 17,822 Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 But I just love this player out of ND... JOK Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah. This might depend on whether we keep our buddy Keke or not & I know we drafted Mykal Walker too. Now if I thought he was just a LBer I probably would just move along. But he's more to me. He's a hybrid S/LB demon on the field. Covering backs & TE's is important these days. Blitzing, vision/awareness, speed, playmaking ability... Traditional NFL LBers are not as relevant. We already know this with Deion & look at the Bucs LBers & how important they were against the Saints, Packers & Chiefs... This is just an excuse to post this guy up tbh because I like what he brings. Seems everyone is talking about Parsons & Collins so what the heck... "Players like Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah are becoming the prototype in the NFL. He may not have a true position per se, but makes an impact whenever he’s on the field. Isaiah Simmons, Jeremy Chinn, and Kyle Dugger were drafted in the first two rounds last year and have a similar skill set to what Owusu-Koramoah can offer. He may be a bit undersized to be a traditional linebacker, but can hold his own against the run and excel in coverage. I think it’s safe to consider him a first-rounder at this point with his sweet spot being between 20-32. Of course, linebackers aren’t normally highly regarded in the draft so he could slip into the second round but think he’ll get meaningful playing time as a rookie." " Player Comparison: Jamal Adams, S, SEA This is an aggressive player comparison. Jamal Adams is arguably the best safety, and possibly best defensive player in the NFL, and no 2021 NFL Draft prospect has earned the right to be compared to such a talent. Regardless of this, the snap distribution, physical, profile, and style of play of Owusu-Koramoah all have a striking resemblance to the perennial All-Pro. Both players stand at 6-foot 1, and place within the same weight class. According to Pro Football Focus, Adams has had 489 snaps in the box, 281 at safety, 172 at slot corner, and 137 on the defensive line." https://www.profootballnetwork.com/notre-dame-lb-jeremiah-owusu-koramoah-next-great-hybrid-defender/ "NFL offenses are continuing to weaponize tempo, spacing, using hybrid receiving players and 3 or 4 receiver offenses, and draft athletic quarterbacks who are offensive threats in their own right. As they do so, players like Owusu-Koramoah who are able to play coverage, be run defenders, and pass rushers on all three downs, will be increasingly valuable. In the case of JOK specifically, his rare blend of (near) linebacker size and cornerback athleticism, as well as his sky-high football IQ, could make him a valuable piece for any defensive coordinator with the imagination to use him." KCFalcon22, PokerSteve, Monolith2001 and 4 others 6 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HASHBROWN3 17,822 Posted February 11 Author Share Posted February 11 It's amazing just how much there is to read on this guy & it's all good. I must have researched 10 links after searching scouting reports on him & they all rave about this guy. Someone will be really happy in the 2nd round. https://www.profootballnetwork.com/notre-dame-lb-jeremiah-owusu-koramoah-next-great-hybrid-defender/ BroadwayBlueBleeder 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cpm 263 Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 25 minutes ago, HASHBROWN3 said: It's amazing just how much there is to read on this guy & it's all good. I must have researched 10 links after searching scouting reports on him & they all rave about this guy. Someone will be really happy in the 2nd round. https://www.profootballnetwork.com/notre-dame-lb-jeremiah-owusu-koramoah-next-great-hybrid-defender/ i agree. HASHBROWN3 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CraigSmackDaddy 2,094 Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 (edited) 29 minutes ago, HASHBROWN3 said: It's amazing just how much there is to read on this guy & it's all good. I must have researched 10 links after searching scouting reports on him & they all rave about this guy. Someone will be really happy in the 2nd round. https://www.profootballnetwork.com/notre-dame-lb-jeremiah-owusu-koramoah-next-great-hybrid-defender/ Everything I’ve read is solid and would love to have him in a Falcon uni, especially if we don’t bring Keanu back, but from I’ve read he will be long gone by the 2nd. He’s been mocked as high as 9 and only as low as 26th from what I’ve seen Edited February 11 by CraigSmackDaddy HASHBROWN3 and PokerSteve 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Foo Falcons 799 Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 If linebacker was a bigger need then I'd be glad to get him with our 2nd pick if he was there. But there's too many other positions we need. Wouldnt hate him in the 2nd as a BPA but I'm thinking we don't address LBer until the 5th at least HASHBROWN3 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Francis York Morgan 25,647 Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 I love JOK. Dude is easily a top 10 player in this class and right up there with Parsons. I'd be cool with a lot of players at 4 (or after trading down) tbh, FO would have to work to **** this up BroadwayBlueBleeder and JohnnyFranchise 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HASHBROWN3 17,822 Posted February 11 Author Share Posted February 11 1 minute ago, CraigSmackDaddy said: Sounds like a Keanu clone to me. If we aren’t bringing him back then I could see us Everything I’ve read is solid and would love to have him in a Falcon uni, especially if we don’t bring Keanu back, but from I’ve read he will be long gone by the 2nd. He’s been mocked as high as 9 and only as low as 26th from what I’ve seen I know, but when you look at all the talent in the 1st, he has a very real chance as slipping... and there we sit again at the top of the second.... CraigSmackDaddy, PokerSteve and papachaz 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HASHBROWN3 17,822 Posted February 11 Author Share Posted February 11 Remember, Leonard for the Colts was this size if I recall... Man, so much we can do to move this guy all over the field & erase threats or put him on the attack. I would love to see him work against the Aints, Kamara & the rest of those slime bags. PokerSteve, Monolith2001 and BroadwayBlueBleeder 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BroadwayBlueBleeder 1,166 Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 (edited) Ive been calling for Atlanta to draft this guy since before the season ended. Im a HUGE ND fan and have watched this kid grow. Hes a Simmons type guy in the NFL but I think has better coverage/instincts. I would love this guy to be in Atlanta. Edited February 11 by DirtyBird2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KCFalcon22 904 Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 Similar player that we could select later that gives me the same feeling is Jabril Cox from LSU. I think they both portray that new LB/S you’re talking about Geaux_Falcons 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Summerhill 1,850 Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 He seems like a good player and I usually preach talent over need but I just don’t see a great fit. I just don’t see a hybrid LB/S being something the Falcons need. I’d rather a big LB like Parsons or Collins or a true 2-way safety. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chiko4theWin 25 Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 ABSOLUTE BEAST!!! Would take him at 4 if Wilson is gone. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RING OF HONOR 16,826 Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 6 minutes ago, Chiko4theWin said: ABSOLUTE BEAST!!! Would take him at 4 if Wilson is gone. No man.....not at 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PapaJoe 3,233 Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 2 hours ago, KCFalcon22 said: Similar player that we could select later that gives me the same feeling is Jabril Cox from LSU. I think they both portray that new LB/S you’re talking about Except JOK went to ND, while Cox is a LSU... errrr..... ummm.... student. And ya' know the Falcons have had fantastic success with those LSU draftees going wayyyyyy back.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chiko4theWin 25 Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 Just now, RING OF HONOR said: No man.....not at 4 So, we let him slide to 7-10, and he ends up being the best defensive player in this draft. I'd pick him at 4 if I felt he was that guy. RING OF HONOR and Francis York Morgan 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RING OF HONOR 16,826 Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 Just now, Chiko4theWin said: So, we let him slide to 7-10, and he ends up being the best defensive player in this draft. I'd pick him at 4 if I felt he was that guy. Well ....projections are opinions....If you feel that strong about him....nothing wrong with it.....I just dont feel that way.... I need a trade back.....and take Surtain Francis York Morgan 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chiko4theWin 25 Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 1 minute ago, RING OF HONOR said: Well ....projections are opinions....If you feel that strong about him....nothing wrong with it.....I just dont feel that way.... I need a trade back.....and take Surtain Yea, I feel you. I just want whoever we pick at 4, especially if its a defensive player, to be a real difference maker. We need a killer on our D to change the attitude. I'm tired of the bend but dont break type of D.. I want a Defense that teams fear. Cause right now, we turn into dudes highlight games. Francis York Morgan 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RING OF HONOR 16,826 Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 1 minute ago, Chiko4theWin said: Yea, I feel you. I just want whoever we pick at 4, especially if its a defensive player, to be a real difference maker. We need a killer on our D to change the attitude. I'm tired of the bend but dont break type of D.. I want a Defense that teams fear. Cause right now, we turn into dudes highlight games. I feel that.....then we are on the same page Let's get it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thanat0s 5,364 Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 He’s an interesting player, for sure. I have my doubts that he ultimately goes in round one, simply because of that tweener build. Someone also mentioned Cox as another of that body type, who’ll go later. If I’m taking someone I protect as primarily a safety, give me Moehrig. He’s a big dude, safety is his natural position, and he has plenty of range. If I want maybe the best value hybrid guy, I’m looking very hard at Chazz Surratt. That kid is everywhere on film. Run 'n' Shoot and HASHBROWN3 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Xfactor 4,191 Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 Love his play. If we want him we would have to trade down and get more picks. You don't take him at 4 and if Harris is there at 35 you gotta take him. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PokerSteve 28,048 Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 4 hours ago, HASHBROWN3 said: Remember, Leonard for the Colts was this size if I recall... Man, so much we can do to move this guy all over the field & erase threats or put him on the attack. I would love to see him work against the Aints, Kamara & the rest of those slime bags. HelI yeah. The way this guy hits people? He's all over the ball and uses his shoulders like battering rams. Legal and lethal. Bring'em home, TF! BroadwayBlueBleeder, HASHBROWN3 and RetroRoq 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HASHBROWN3 17,822 Posted February 12 Author Share Posted February 12 3 hours ago, Xfactor said: Love his play. If we want him we would have to trade down and get more picks. You don't take him at 4 and if Harris is there at 35 you gotta take him. Yeah, have no interest at 4 at all myself. But at 36? I’d highly consider him depending upon who else might be there of value. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FalconFanSince1970 24,787 Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 8 hours ago, HASHBROWN3 said: But I just love this player out of ND... JOK Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah. This might depend on whether we keep our buddy Keke or not & I know we drafted Mykal Walker too. Now if I thought he was just a LBer I probably would just move along. But he's more to me. He's a hybrid S/LB demon on the field. Covering backs & TE's is important these days. Blitzing, vision/awareness, speed, playmaking ability... Traditional NFL LBers are not as relevant. We already know this with Deion & look at the Bucs LBers & how important they were against the Saints, Packers & Chiefs... This is just an excuse to post this guy up tbh because I like what he brings. Seems everyone is talking about Parsons & Collins so what the heck... "Players like Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah are becoming the prototype in the NFL. He may not have a true position per se, but makes an impact whenever he’s on the field. Isaiah Simmons, Jeremy Chinn, and Kyle Dugger were drafted in the first two rounds last year and have a similar skill set to what Owusu-Koramoah can offer. He may be a bit undersized to be a traditional linebacker, but can hold his own against the run and excel in coverage. I think it’s safe to consider him a first-rounder at this point with his sweet spot being between 20-32. Of course, linebackers aren’t normally highly regarded in the draft so he could slip into the second round but think he’ll get meaningful playing time as a rookie." " Player Comparison: Jamal Adams, S, SEA This is an aggressive player comparison. Jamal Adams is arguably the best safety, and possibly best defensive player in the NFL, and no 2021 NFL Draft prospect has earned the right to be compared to such a talent. Regardless of this, the snap distribution, physical, profile, and style of play of Owusu-Koramoah all have a striking resemblance to the perennial All-Pro. Both players stand at 6-foot 1, and place within the same weight class. According to Pro Football Focus, Adams has had 489 snaps in the box, 281 at safety, 172 at slot corner, and 137 on the defensive line." https://www.profootballnetwork.com/notre-dame-lb-jeremiah-owusu-koramoah-next-great-hybrid-defender/ "NFL offenses are continuing to weaponize tempo, spacing, using hybrid receiving players and 3 or 4 receiver offenses, and draft athletic quarterbacks who are offensive threats in their own right. As they do so, players like Owusu-Koramoah who are able to play coverage, be run defenders, and pass rushers on all three downs, will be increasingly valuable. In the case of JOK specifically, his rare blend of (near) linebacker size and cornerback athleticism, as well as his sky-high football IQ, could make him a valuable piece for any defensive coordinator with the imagination to use him." Looks like an as beater. Sign me up if he drops. PokerSteve, BroadwayBlueBleeder and HASHBROWN3 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
1989Fan 16,176 Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 Good player...but def not at 4, and he isn’t the best LB in the class. Parsons is the only LB you consider that high, and even that’s iffy. BroadwayBlueBleeder 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RetroRoq 654 Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 I got no clue on the kid, but on this highlight film here in OP, I like how he protects his head. He seems to make tackles with force, but he is always head free so he can see the ball and still attack it while making the tackle. Trading back opens up a BPA can of worms that could make draft night must see TV. PokerSteve and HASHBROWN3 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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