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masterswordmaster · 02-20-2013, 08:21 PM

One of my favorite draft websites has Floyd all the way in the top 3 of the draft going to the Oakland Raiders:

http://walterfootball.com/draft2013.php

Apparently some big-wig draft nuts are saying that by the time the draft comes around, Floyd could actually be the number one player overall. That's really saying something given the amount of defensive line depth this draft has.

I always knew he had a tremendous amount of upside and versatility, but going in the top 5 would be amazing. Really proud of the guy and all the progress he's made both on and off the field with the amounts of adversity he's had to overcome in his life.

Edit:

Mike Mayock and Daniel Jeremiah of ESPN also have Floyd going to the Raiders:

http://www.ibabuzz.com/oaklandraider...ders-top-pick/

http://www.nfl.com/draft/2013/mock-d...eremiah/165100

Skittlebrau · 02-20-2013, 08:50 PM

Thanks for the update. What a great, great future ahead for this kid. What a beast!

StrangeGator · 02-20-2013, 11:12 PM

Wish I had adopted him. That family is going to be filthy rich. So, they already were. Who knew you could do that? I need to start keeping an eye out for gifted athletes from troubled families. Best of luck to Sharriff and to his grandmother. She will get everything she deserved.

GATORAZ · 02-20-2013, 11:39 PM

this is why the staff told him to go pro

SwampBrody · 02-20-2013, 11:42 PM

for 2014 they have both teddy bridgewater and johnny manziel going above jadaveon clowney... i dont think so.

But good for Floyd, he deserves it.

raquetclub · 02-21-2013, 12:05 AM

This is great!

masterswordmaster · 02-21-2013, 01:53 AM

Even though Jadeveon Clowney is a freak of nature and will probably be the #1 prospect overall in 2014, the NFL is simply too much of a QB-driven league and no position will turn the fortunes of a team better than the signal-caller. There's just too much of a demand for franchise QBs and not enough of them to go around, and if you're a team that's hurting, you have to take a franchise QB that high in the draft.

GATORAZ · 02-21-2013, 02:28 AM

Jenkins and Reed perform like they should at the combine they will go higher than a lot of people on here think

PSGator66 · 02-21-2013, 08:35 AM

I hope he absolutely tears it up! Whatever team he plays for will be interesting to watch regardless of who they are - I will be pulling for him to succeed.

Distant Gator · 02-21-2013, 08:37 AM

I hope he goes high- he had such a great year.

But please- not the Raiders. Anyone but the Raiders. The franchise is a train wreck.

elrongator · 02-21-2013, 08:59 AM

I hope he starts another Gator run of extended years with first round selections. It's great for our recruiting, it's fun to watch our guys in the NFL, and it's a sign we are developing players to their max potential.

No1GatorFreak · 02-21-2013, 01:06 PM

He's a guy that certainly deserves every single good thing that happens to him in life. Rooting for him hard

int1974 · 02-21-2013, 01:26 PM

Jax needs to trade down and pick up 2 extra picks. Drop down grab Floyd, and maybe get 2 starters in round 2 for the pick.

Nicho · 02-21-2013, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by int1974

Jax needs to trade down and pick up 2 extra picks. Drop down grab Floyd, and maybe get 2 starters in round 2 for the pick.

Better hope Floyd doesn't end up in Jax for his sake.

DieAGator · 02-21-2013, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by GATORAZ

this is why the staff told him to go pro

Yup, staff looks good for looking out for and developing SF and buys them a boatload of leverage recruiting other DL.

GatorByte · 02-21-2013, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by No1GatorFreak

He's a guy that certainly deserves every single good thing that happens to him in life. Rooting for him hard

Agreed. There is no doubt he will be a success at the next level.

gatorr4life · 02-22-2013, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by GATORAZ

Jenkins and Reed perform like they should at the combine they will go higher than a lot of people on here think

I'll give you reed, but I'm not sold on Jelani. Hope I'm wrong. He's a smart kid, so I'm sure he explored every avenue out there. We shall see... Reed, however, has a ton of potential. He could be a real gem, if the right team picks him up. His open field moves are pretty sick, has great hands, pretty durable and doesn't get into trouble. His numbers (combine) will probably be solid too. The only thing I don't know about is his blocking.

GatorAvatar · 02-22-2013, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by GATORAZ

Jenkins and Reed perform like they should at the combine they will go higher than a lot of people on here think

Reed will be the first tight end drafted.

ufhomerj31 · 02-22-2013, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by GatorAvatar

Reed will be the first tight end drafted.

he will have to learn how to play tight end first.

GatorAvatar · 02-22-2013, 01:29 AM

In fact Belichik might draft him just to force Gronk to get his act together.