NFL Rumors: Draft, Giants, Jets, Lions, Packers

Draft

Matt Miller of B/R runs through the latest buzz for all 32 teams a few days before the start of the 2017 draft. Hereโ€™s a look at some interesting notes from Millerโ€™s article:

  • Millerโ€™s scouting source mentioned that the Vikings would like to come away with running back, wide receiver, safety and patch the obvious holes on the offensive line this year.
  • According to Miller, every scout or GM heโ€™s spoken to expects the Eagles to take a cornerback at No. 14 with OSUโ€™s Gareon Conley being a name to watch.
  • The expectation for the Seahawks, according to Miller, is that they will take a cornerback in round one with receiver and pass rusher being options in the middle rounds.
  • Both Miller and a rival executive expect the Titans take CB Marshon Lattimore at No. 5 overall with wide receiver being a โ€œvery likelyโ€ option for them at No. 18, barring one of the top tight ends being available.
  • Millerโ€™s source says that the Redskins โ€œloveโ€ Temple LB Haason Reddick and would even consider moving up for him.

Giants

  • Matt Millerโ€™s scouting source considers offensive tackle to be an โ€œideal optionโ€ for the Giants at No. 23 overall with Garett Bolles and Cam Robinson being two names to watch for New York.
  • According to Miller, the Giants โ€œwould jump at the chanceโ€ to draft either tight end O.J. Howard or David Njoku should they be available to them.

Jets

  • Matt Miller doesnโ€™t expect the Jets to use their No. 6 overall pick on a quarterback and instead expects them to try to trade out of the top-10 picks and get some more selections to aid their rebuild.
  • If the Jets are unable to do so, Miller believes LSU S Jamal Adams could be โ€œtoo good of a fit to bypass.โ€

Lions

  • According to Matt Miller, Miami TE David Njoku is in play for the Lions in the first round.
  • A scout with Detroit tells Miller that this could be an โ€œoffensively heavyโ€ draft class for them, as they attempt to bolster their depth at running back, wide receiver and tight end.

Packers

  • Matt Miller reports that the Packers are planning to target a defensive player in round 1 unless a notable player drops to them.
  • According to Miller, Oklahoma RB Joe Mixon is โ€œvery much in playโ€ for Green Bay in the second round and is still on their draft board.

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