Big Blue Huddle

https://x.com/giantswfan/status/1789654525185331704

Elijah Chatman, DT
Strengths: Powerful interior defensive lineman who flashes next-level ability. Fires off the snap, plays with terrific pad level, and displays good movement skills. Easily changes direction, moves well in lateral pursuit, and is fluid if asked to twist or stunt. Intense and plays through the whistle. Consistently focused on by opponents in the middle of the field.

Weaknesses: Lacks height and growth potential. More of a gap occupier than a playmaker. Poor pass rusher.

Overall: Chatman is an athletic freak who has shown improvement in his game the past three seasons, yet he's a 3-technique prospect with minimal versatility.

https://www.profootballnetwork.com/smu-2023-nfl-draft-scouting-reports/

https://x.com/TalkinGiants/status/1789658286792331496

Seems like a poor man's version of Mekhi Wingo, drafted this year by the Detroit Lions. If he's as "freak" of an athlete as the article says, I wonder if he could be used in "third and one" situations as a FB 

"Poor pass rusher"
"Had a career high 13.5 sacks.."

Mighty your first para  suggests that except for his height he has the raw material to become a pass rusher, doesn't it

Quote from: CVA14 on May 12, 2024, 01:15:03 PMMighty your first para  suggests that except for his height he has the raw material to become a pass rusher, doesn't it

He's a bit of a longshot, but he might eventually prove to be a rotational pass rusher

https://x.com/clt_ny/status/1789703237722894362

I'm no football savant by any means, but I think big players hate facing short guys as they don't line up well. Probably the best DT in the last decade was said to be "too short" to succeed at the next level...his name? Aaron Donald (6'05", 280 lbs)

Not that this guy is another Aaron Donald, but one should concentrate more on the size of the heart, than the size of the body. Last year, analysts said that LB Ivan Pace Jr. was the "best linebacker" in the draft, but he was "too short" and didn't fit the ideal NFL size. Pace didn't even get drafted. The Vikings picked him up as an UDFA, and he went on to win 1st Team NFL Rookie and other awards throughout and after the season https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl/ivan-pace-jr-an-emerging-superstar/ar-AA1kUCcp

History is littered with examples, and there is an enormous amount of NFL duds and washouts who possessed the "ideal NFL body for a position"

Quote from: Jolly Blue Giant on May 12, 2024, 02:01:22 PMNot that this guy is another Aaron Donald, but one should concentrate more on the size of the heart, than the size of the body.

You read my mind with this thought right above.

I would love nothing more than for the Giants to find a player with the heart and fire-brimming intensity of another undersized defensive player they drafted 30 years ago, Jessie Armstead.

I wish Chatman all the best and hope he can find his way onto the Giants in some capacity.

Peace!

Quote from: kartanoman on May 12, 2024, 05:09:24 PMI would love nothing more than for the Giants to find a player with the heart and fire-brimming intensity of another undersized defensive player they drafted 30 years ago, Jessie Armstead.

Or 52 years ago when they drafted a 6'1" DT named John Mendenhall in the third round.

Quote from: Sem on May 12, 2024, 07:03:31 PMOr 52 years ago when they drafted a 6'1" DT named John Mendenhall in the third round.

Nice comparison!

Here is how they made room

https://x.com/patricia_traina/status/1790144140526735803?s=46&t=1vcQIN8GqF5J2oLdxEVEJQ

https://x.com/art_stapleton/status/1790157917691220091