Potential STEALS in the 7th round!? ONE OF THEM IS A TURNOVER MACHINE!!!
The NFL draft is over. I personally loved the draft including our Wide Receiver pick. That pick was unpopular among some. However, that isn't the pick that I want to speak of though. I want to speak of our final two picks. The picks of the lesser-known players. These are Elijah Hicks who is a DB from California and punter Trenton Gill from N.C. NFL.com didn't even put his scouting report up (Elijah Hicks), but I was able to see some of his highlights and man! He can ball!
First, let's talk about Trenton Gill. Yahoo sports gave the Chicago Bears a B+ with the drafting of Gill. There is much talk about his inconsistent distance on punts. The other knock on him according to NFL.com is that he will pull punts left and they will go out of bounds as well as his punt average of 41.5 yards. His points of strength according to NFL.com would be that he has «adequate hang time with improvements likely, a three-year starter punter with a sturdy frame, and displayed better touch after incorporating higher volume and nose drop punts.» IF and this is a MAJOR IF, our coaches can develop him and get him to turn his weaknesses into strengths and his strengths into greater strengths, HE WOULD be a steal. If however, he remains as is, he wouldn't be good. Let's HOPE he can do what Mr.Greenbay Packer did (Pat O' Donnell) with consistency.
Now as for Mr.Hicks! This man is a TURNOVER MACHINE. In 2021 he had three interceptions and four forced fumbles! In 2021 he displayed instincts to take away the ball and that is exactly what this defense needs. IF he can play at that level for us, he will be one of the biggest steals not only in the 7th round but in the draft. I am personally excited to see him play, I believe that he has an opportunity to be a fan favourite if given the opportunity. I can't wait to see him in training camp and the preseason. Below are some of his highlights.
