Rams schedule private workout with Baylor OG Danny Watkins
by Ryan Van Bibber on Mar 14, 2011 10:10 AM CDT
in 2011 NFL Draft
Email
Print
Draft prep is in full swing for the St. Louis Rams, lockout or not. Last year, private workouts and player visits earned the Rams all kinds of attention, which is to be expected when a team owns the first overall pick in the draft. The spotlight isn't so bright at #14, reconciling the Rams back to under-the-radar status. And now comes news of the Rams' first, at least as far as has been reported, private workout of the 2011 NFL Draft season. This Thursday, St. Patrick's Day, the Rams will have a private workout for Baylor OG Danny Watkins.
Watkins quickly cemented his status as the second-best interior lineman in this year's draft after an outstanding week at the Senior Bowl and the Combine. Truthfully, Watkins is probably the best guard in the draft, sorry Mike Pouncey, but his age, 27 when the season starts, has been his main detractor. However, it's become less and less of an issue as Jason Smith's replacement at LT continues to impress teams, as did his assurance that at 27 he does not have arthritis.
Could Watkins be drafted as high as #14? It seems unlikely. Last year the 49ers picked OG Mike Iupati at 17th overall, and given the belief that Watkins is ready to play now in the NFL, it's not out of the question that he could be a mid-round pick.
More likely than not, Watkins is a late first round early second rounder. Devaney and the Rams are just doing their homework. Watkins would be an option with a trade down or even with the Rams 15th pick in the second round of the draft. This won't be the last private workout the team has with a prospect.
26 comments
|
0 recs |
Do you like this story?
Comments
would love for him to fall to us in the 2nd
Very strong , very agile, very aware.
If you love something, set it free. If it doesn't come back, find it and kill it.
It would be nice,
but I don’t think there is much chance of him falling all the way down to pick #47. He would be more likely if we traded down, something that is easier said than done.
yes he would definately improve our line
and start right away. If somehow we were able to draft him im all for it
he has that face
that i don’t really like. Kind of a “I’m gonna be a bust!” type of face.
Needed: Ping Pong table. Anyone wanna donate $78 million?
?
How does he remind you of Adam Carriker?
Turf Show Times editor, Mocking the Draft writer, and I gots that Twitter too, yo.
"my keyboard won't corporate, neighter will my smell check." - Knoxfan
fair enough
I don’t see much parallel there. And on Goldberg, he’s at least got Goldy on strength. Pass tech, I have some concerns, but if he develops those on par with your average day 2 rookie, then he would be a reliable starter by mid-season.
Turf Show Times editor, Mocking the Draft writer, and I gots that Twitter too, yo.
"my keyboard won't corporate, neighter will my smell check." - Knoxfan
depends on what you call established
Just being in the league?
Turf Show Times editor, Mocking the Draft writer, and I gots that Twitter too, yo.
"my keyboard won't corporate, neighter will my smell check." - Knoxfan
Roger
Just making sure we’re both reading the same page in the same book.
Turf Show Times editor, Mocking the Draft writer, and I gots that Twitter too, yo.
"my keyboard won't corporate, neighter will my smell check." - Knoxfan
by 3k on Mar 14, 2011 4:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Well with a rookie salary cap
It should make drafting him an easier decision, from money aspect.
Is that great man formally known as Tevin T. Broner, also I'm on twitter T_bron
maybe a rookie cap
if the court rules in favor of the injunction, the league goes back to cap-less 2010 rules and no rookie cap…somewhere Blaine Gabbert is signing in relief
by Ryan Van Bibber on Mar 14, 2011 2:20 PM CDT up reply actions
hes going to be 27 but only 4yrs of football
so in football years hes 23 lol
And he's Canadian
Now 16 and dropping
Turf Show Times editor, Mocking the Draft writer, and I gots that Twitter too, yo.
"my keyboard won't corporate, neighter will my smell check." - Knoxfan
by 3k on Mar 14, 2011 4:37 PM CDT up reply actions
If Julio is gone at #14
I’d love to trade back in the first and pick up Martez Wilson and then trade up in the 2nd and get Watkins. Not flashy or sexy, but instant starters at positions of huge need.
Many sites and mocks have him there primarily
but he has the athleticism and versatility to play 4-3 OLB.
Comments For This Post Are Closed
Secondary Sidebar
User Tools
Related FanPosts on Turf Show Times
FanPosts
Community blog posts and discussion.
Recommended FanPosts
Recent FanPosts
Cover the web with Turf
In Association With
Shutdown Corner - NFL - Yahoo! Sports
- Former high-school star Brian Banks does serious time on trumped-up charge, now hopes for an NFL shot
- Former ‘idiot kicker’ Mike Vanderjagt in trouble after accosting junior-high heckler
- Adrian Peterson blows teammates away in footraces; appears to be on the mend
- UPDATE: Charlie Sheen didn’t buy Lawrence Taylor’s Super Bowl ring
- Alex Smith gets blown up by Jon Beason over Cam Newton comments
