Post by D6 on Apr 30, 2022 21:07:29 GMT -5
Lions select Kentucky EDGE Josh Paschal in the 2nd round
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This new thread relates to the following thread and the thread links in that discussion:
Round 1: DE Aidan Hutchinson (Michigan) : Pick # 2 ( 2022 )
detroit-lions-forum.proboards.com/thread/1429/round-aidan-hutchinson-michigan-pick
The Lions selection of Josh Paschal with pick # 46, in the middle of Round 2 (14th pick), was a major surprise on this end. I didn't include Josh Paschal in my Mock Draft through the second pick of Round 4 (Pick # 107). I gave serious thought to including Paschal in the 3rd Round of my Mock Draft and would have likely projected him somewhere in the first half of Round 4, if I went further on with the Mock Draft. Under no scenario would have I projected him in Round 2, even at the bottom of the Round. Dave Birkett listed Paschal in one of his 3 Lions scenarios that he presented in the days leading up to the draft. In that scenario, he listed Paschal as pick # 97.
At this point in time, as I begin looking at articles regarding the Lions selection of Josh Paschal with pick # 46, I think Brad Holmes should have traded down at least a few spots. How much higher could have Paschal been on the Lions Draft Board than at least a couple of other players, at positions the Lions needed to address?
Josh Paschal, like several other players the Lions drafted this year, is a definition of a Dan Campbell type of player. Paschal is a cancer survivor, who became a 3 time Captain with Kentucky. He's very smart, both from a football standpoint, and book smart. Paschal blocked 3 kicks on Special Teams during his time with Kentucky. He's very strong in the upper and lower body, with powerful hands. Paschal should be a major asset as an edge setter in the NFL and overall vs. the run.
On the other hand, Paschal is likely going to have problems winning against NFL Offensive Tackles on the outside edge, as he doesn't have the speed, bend, overall movement skills, and length to beat Offensive Tackles frequently. This is my greatest concern about him as an NFL prospect. It won't be lack of effort and intelligence that limits him in the NFL. A huge difference between Paschal and Romeo Okwara is Okwara has much more length.
IMHO, the key regarding whether Paschal will even come close to live up to his billing as pick # 46, is whether Paschal can be a high quality interior pass rusher, when used in that role on expected passing downs? Paschal was listed at 280 pounds before the Combine. Hence, I have realistic hope that he will have enough size to be used often as a 3 Technique DT on expected passing downs. Whether Paschal has enough agility and flexibility to be effective enough in this role, is also huge question mark?
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This new thread relates to the following thread and the thread links in that discussion:
Round 1: DE Aidan Hutchinson (Michigan) : Pick # 2 ( 2022 )
detroit-lions-forum.proboards.com/thread/1429/round-aidan-hutchinson-michigan-pick
The Lions selection of Josh Paschal with pick # 46, in the middle of Round 2 (14th pick), was a major surprise on this end. I didn't include Josh Paschal in my Mock Draft through the second pick of Round 4 (Pick # 107). I gave serious thought to including Paschal in the 3rd Round of my Mock Draft and would have likely projected him somewhere in the first half of Round 4, if I went further on with the Mock Draft. Under no scenario would have I projected him in Round 2, even at the bottom of the Round. Dave Birkett listed Paschal in one of his 3 Lions scenarios that he presented in the days leading up to the draft. In that scenario, he listed Paschal as pick # 97.
At this point in time, as I begin looking at articles regarding the Lions selection of Josh Paschal with pick # 46, I think Brad Holmes should have traded down at least a few spots. How much higher could have Paschal been on the Lions Draft Board than at least a couple of other players, at positions the Lions needed to address?
Josh Paschal, like several other players the Lions drafted this year, is a definition of a Dan Campbell type of player. Paschal is a cancer survivor, who became a 3 time Captain with Kentucky. He's very smart, both from a football standpoint, and book smart. Paschal blocked 3 kicks on Special Teams during his time with Kentucky. He's very strong in the upper and lower body, with powerful hands. Paschal should be a major asset as an edge setter in the NFL and overall vs. the run.
On the other hand, Paschal is likely going to have problems winning against NFL Offensive Tackles on the outside edge, as he doesn't have the speed, bend, overall movement skills, and length to beat Offensive Tackles frequently. This is my greatest concern about him as an NFL prospect. It won't be lack of effort and intelligence that limits him in the NFL. A huge difference between Paschal and Romeo Okwara is Okwara has much more length.
IMHO, the key regarding whether Paschal will even come close to live up to his billing as pick # 46, is whether Paschal can be a high quality interior pass rusher, when used in that role on expected passing downs? Paschal was listed at 280 pounds before the Combine. Hence, I have realistic hope that he will have enough size to be used often as a 3 Technique DT on expected passing downs. Whether Paschal has enough agility and flexibility to be effective enough in this role, is also huge question mark?