Bayou Bengal Draft Guide....Who To Pick?

Brandon Lafell, WR, 1-2 RD

At 6'3", 206 lbs., Lafell has the size and speed to be a very productive WR at the next level. I project him as a solid No. 2 WR, who in the right situation, will prosper and post higher numbers than he did his senior year at LSU. He should run a solid 4.4 for those fascinated by pro day workouts.

His only real drawback is the easy pass that he will drop on a routine basis. However, he more than makes up for it with his overall play. Lafell should be playing football for the next 10 years at the NFL level barring injury. I would take him no higher than 22nd overall, but if available in the second round, he is a steal.

Ciron Black, LT, 2-3 RD

At 6'4", 327 lbs., Black has the size to be a good but not great LT. However, I think if moved to the RT position he could be a potential pro bowler. Like Lafell, he is a solid but not great player.

Black is about as good as there is once getting his hands on the pass rusher. However, I think the NFL's best defensive ends with tremendous speed, like DeMarcus Ware, could beat him around the edge. He should enjoy a long NFL career if he makes the move to RT. If he stays put at the LT position, he is worthy of being a starter and will play well enough to stay there—just not at the same elite level.

Chad Jones, SS, 3-4 RD

At 6'3", 225lbs, Jones has the size of a linebacker. I think he could play linebacker on occasion in different formations to confuse the .However his natural position is the FS  and he plays it very well. Jones is a natural playmaker and will be at the next level if developed properly.

Leaving school a year early is a decision I don’t think was in Jones' best interest. With another year in college, he could have solidified first or second round status. I think his speed is good but not an asset he can boast. He should run a 4.5, which by no means is slow. However it's not the top-end speed you would really want for the last line of defense.

Jones is great against the run and should be kept in the box on occasion so he can terrorize the backfield. Overall, he could become the best safety in this draft. His versatility to play both safety positions and outside linebacker are impressive and should make him a huge asset to any team.

Charles Scott, RB, 3-5 RD

At 5'11", 231 lbs., Scott is a bruiser who will run a 4.5 to a 4.6. His speed is the biggest concern I would have and that’s enough for him to fall to the fifth round. He will not be a featured back but should be picked up by a team in need of a back who can get the tough yards when in need. Short yardage situations will be his bread and butter; however, he can also spell the featured back and contribute consistent three- to four- yard gains.

Keiland Williams, RB, 4-6 RD

At 5'11", 226 lbs., Williams is a burner projected to run anywhere from a 4.3 to a 4.4. Production and hype never quite met with this back; however, the potential is still there This guy could become the steal of the draft if he ever does. He can run in between the tackles, and if he bounces it out from there, its usually a foot race.

Williams' bottom line is a guy that you have to take a chance on. The risk is beyond worth the possible reward, especially with a fourth round selection. You could be getting first round talent. He needs to develop better vision; however, if he puts it all together this guy will be special.

Perry Riley, OLB, 6-7 RD

At 6'0" 237 lbs., Riley should be a solid rotation player to give the starters a breather and provide good coverage on the special teams side. I don’t think he will ever be able to play beyond the reserve role, but he could be worth a roster spot. He plays solid football, and I expect that to carry over to the next level.

Trindon Holliday, R, 6-7 RD

At 5'5" 165 lbs., there is only one reason to draft Holliday, and its the reason LSU gave him a scholarship...speed. He ran a 4.27 as a high school senior in high tops with the laces untied. He ran a 10.00 in the 100 meters, making him the fastest man in college football this year.

His only problem is that at times he forgets he is 5'5" 165 lbs. and tries to play much bigger. He almost got into a fight with Terrance Cody...lol. It was one of the funniest things I have ever seen. He will be inch-for-inch, pound-for-pound, the most pure football player on any roster that gives him a shot. He is also a very dangerous return, which is the sole purpose for drafting him.

Who to stay away from?

Charles Alexander: Six-year college career, six years of being injured

Chris Hawkins: Consistently beat at the SEC level

Could be decent additions

Rahim Alem: can provide decent pressure

Harry Coleman: could be a special teams demon

All Talent No Production

Al Woods: Five-star recruit who never produced at the level anticipated; however, he still has the size and talent to possibly realize it the highest level of competition