Just caught some game footage of the guy. He looks more comfortable at 3-4 DE. But we have a bigger hole at OLB (which I saw him play in a limited capacity). I know Vrabel loves guys who can do multiple things, but nothing about this guy screams first round pick to me. Stats look pretty good tho.
I'm a firm believer that great players will be great regardless of scheme, but I don't think he is a good 3-4 fit. I can't see him getting out and doing the things in space that Ossai/Ojulari/Oweh/Rousseau/Phillps can do. And if you are taking an IDL, why not take a true IDL like Barmore/Onwuzurike/Nixon/Tufele? Paye and the Vandy dude are the same size, but I think they are better athletes. I'd be happy if we took Basham in the 2nd, but I think I'd be disappointed in the 1st, especially if we could get Rousseau.
I'm a vol fan that doesnt often pipe up for vols. But Josh Palmer in the 7th would be fantastic. He has all the skills and profile to be a good NFL WR. UT had garbage at QB and playcalling his whole college career.
